Summary
Research interests
My main research interest is focused on how crises impact mental health in society. I have been using claims data for multiple research projects such as my dissertation and working with my advisor on the opioid epidemic.
Faculty mentors
- Dr. Sarah Friedman
Awards
- Third Place award at the University Graduate Student Association 2021 Fall Poster Symposium
- Recipient of the 2021 GSA Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship
- Recipient of the Fall 2020 GSA Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship
- Recipient of the Dean Merit Scholarship Award for 2019-2020
Selected presentations
- Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Patel, K., Liu, Y., & Friedman, S. (2020). A descriptive analysis of the frequencies of characteristics associated with opioid misuse and urine drug testing among ÁùºÏ±¦µä Medicaid beneficiaries. Poster presented at: 2020 ÁùºÏ±¦µä Public Health Virtual Conference; 2020 Sep 21-23; held virtually.
- Hartzell, S., Hagan, M., & Devereux, P. (2021). Disproportionate Impacts of COVID-19 on Underrepresented Minority University Students: A Mixed Methods Survey to Assess Needs and Hear Student Voices. Poster presented at: AAHB 2021 Virtual Scientific Meeting; 2021 Mar 2-26; held virtually.
- Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Albertson, E., Liu, Y., & Friedman, S. (2021). Urine Drug Testing Among ÁùºÏ±¦µä Primary Care Providers with Opioid-Prescribed Patients: Identifying Characteristics Associated with Higher Use. Poster presented at: Addiction Health Services Research Conference 2021; 2021 Oct 13-15; held virtually.
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Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Albertson, E., Liu, Y., & Friedman, S. (2021). Use of urine drug testing among ÁùºÏ±¦µä Medicaid primary care providers with opioid-prescribed patients: Identifying characteristics associated with higher use. Poster presented at: APHA's 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo; 2021 Oct 24-27; held virtually and in-person.
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Hartzell, S., LaMotte, M., Hagan, M., & Devereux, P. (2021). A mixed methods approach to understanding college student’s experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Poster presented at: UNR Graduate Student Association 2021 Fall Poster Symposium; 2021 Nov 5; Reno, NV.
Selected publications
- Thomas, S.Y. & Lanterman, J. L. (2017). . Feminist Criminology Journal, 14(2), 263-284.
- Taylor, M. & Thomas, S. Y. (2015). Juveniles behind bars: Risks and remedies. In M. Cavanaugh and M. McShane (Eds.), Understanding juvenile justice and delinquency (p. 197-211). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger Publishing.
- Friedman, S., Patel, K., Liu, Y., Hartzell, S., & Keller, M. S. (2020). . Substance Use & Misuse, 55(14), 2314-2020. DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1805467
- Hartzell, S. Y. T., Hagen, M. M., & Devereux, P. G. (2021). . Journal of Higher Education Management, 36(1), 142-151.
- Hagen, M. M., Hartzell, S. Y. T., & Devereux, P. G. (2021). . Health Behavior Research, 4(2).
- Hartzell, S. T. (2019, September 25). A National Analysis of Shackling Laws and Policies as they Relate to Pregnant Incarcerated Women. Presented at the NPHA Conference, Reno, NV.
- Thomas, S.Y. & Lanterman, J. L. (2017). . Feminist Criminology Journal.
- Taylor, M. & Thomas, S. Y. (2015). Juveniles behind bars: Risks and remedies. In M. Cavanaugh and M. McShane (Eds.), Understanding juvenile justice and delinquency (p. 197-211). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger Publishing.
Volunteer experience
- Vice President, NAMI of Northern ÁùºÏ±¦µä, March 2018-current
Education
2023 (anticipated) Ph.D. in Public Health with specialization in Social and Behavioral Health
2014 M.A. in Criminal Justice, University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno
2013 B.A. in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Music, Western Washington University