Maria Aguilar-Amaya
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Phone: 602-496-0497
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Mail code: 5120Campus: Dtphx
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Student Information
Graduate StudentAddiction Psychology
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Dr. María Aguilar-Amaya is Director of the Office of Evaluation and Partner Contracts at the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center at Arizona State University. She is a Faculty Associate in the School of Social Work. Her current research focuses on health equity, substance use disorder, and opioid use disorder. She is a bilingual and bicultural researcher. Dr. Aguilar-Amaya is a citizen of Mexico and the United States of America; her ancestorial roots are Apache from Chihuahua, Mexico and Tarasco from Michoacán, Mexico. She has extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation and survey development for the past 25 years. Dr. Aguilar-Amaya served nearly 25 years working in the Arizona Judiciary in various capacities, having worked with crime victims, juvenile and adult probationers, management, and leadership. She has conducted dozens of research studies and numerous ad hoc reports in the areas of population projections, cost savings analysis, reentry, recidivism, Drug Courts, substance abuse, evidence-based practices, and probation supervision. Dr. Aguilar-Amaya possesses the following certifications: Real Colors Facilitator by the National Curriculum & Training Institute, ACEs Trainer by the Arizona ACEs Consortium, CTC Facilitator by the UW, The Center for Communities that Care, Arizona Court Management Program and the Executive Court Management Program by the National Center for State Courts, Advanced Public Speaker by Achieve Global, and as a Motivational Interviewing Facilitator. Dr. Aguilar-Amaya possesses an Associates in General Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice with a minor in Communications, a Master of Arts in Organizational Management, and a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership. She served as President for the Arizona Evaluation Network (AZENet), as a Director at Large for the Arizona Courts Association, and as a member of the Arizona Governor's Office Substance Abuse Epidemiology Work Group. She is an active member of the Arizona Health Equity Conference Committee.
- Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership
- University of Phoenix
- Dissertation: Probation Leaders Perspectives of Evidence-based Practices and Probation Outcomes.
- University of Phoenix
- Masters in Organizational Management
- University of Phoenix
- Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice
- Arizona State University
- Associate in General Studies Phoenix Community College
Addiction, Adverse Childhood Experiences, At Risk Youth, Health Equity, Community Based Participatory Research, Compliance, Drug Courts, Evidence-based Practices, Leadership, Motivational Interviewing, Performance Measures, Policy Analysis, Prevention of Behavioral Health Problems, Probation & Reentry, Substance Use & Abuse, Trauma Informed Care
- Wu, S., Johnson, S. L., Wolfersteig, W., Diaz, M. J., & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2022). The power of local research to inform adverse childhood experiences in substance use prevention in adolescents and adults. BMC Public Health: 22: 1197. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13503-3
- Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2020). “Review of The Homelessness Industry: A Critique of U.S. Social Policy by Elizabeth Beck and Pamela C. Twiss.” The Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare. Vol. 47: Iss. 3, Article 9.
- Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2020). “Review of Critical Multiculturalism and Intersectionality in a Complex World by Lacey M. Sloan, Mildred C. Joyner, Catherine J. Stakeman, and Cathryne L. Schmitz.” The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 47: Iss. 1, Article 12.
- Aguilar-Amaya, M. and Gutierrez, M. (2019). Implementing compassion fatigue prevention for lay employees conducting naloxone training: An example from rural Arizona. Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 18, 314-321. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.219.1640018
- Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2015). Aligning leadership and management practices with EBP. Perspectives, (Spring)
- Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2013). A quantitative study of probation outcomes and leaders' perceptions of evidence-based practices. (Order No. 3570363, University of Phoenix). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 159
- Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2006). A proactive approach to community supervision: Probation or prison? The Chronicle, XVII(1), 2-3
- Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2004). Evidence-based practices at work: How one destitute meth addict found his way back into society. The Chronicle, XVII(1), 2-4
Evaluations (Past 4 Years):
Wolfersteig, W., Moreland, D. Aguilar-Amaya, M., Kirley, M. & Welker, C. (2024). Health disparities follow-up needs and resource assessment report on COVID-19 efforts in Arizona rural counties. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Rodriguez-Gonzalez, N. (2024). Future inspired Native American leaders: Youth council discussion brief. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Wolfersteig, W., Rodriguez-Gonzalez, N., de Luca Funke, M., & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2024). Implementing alternative disciplinary measures: Focus group report 2024. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Gonzalvez, A. (2024). Hepatitis C navigation: 2023 report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Gonzalvez, A., Verdugo, R., & Cook, R. (2024). Detailing for improved sexual health in Arizona (DISH-AZ: 2023 annual report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Rodriguez-Gonzalez, N., de Luca Funke, M., Wolfersteig, W., & Powell, S. (2024). Addressing COVID-19 health literacy and social determinants of Health in Maricopa County. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Wolfersteig, W., Gonzalvez, A., Moreland, D., Hamm, K., Welker, C., Verdugo, R., & Rodriguez-Gonzalez, N. (2024). Community health needs assessment: 2023 focus group findings. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Mercado, M., Hernandez, N., Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Ramakumar, S., (2023). Grants for the benefit of homeless individuals: Establishing a profile of homeless individuals served while identifying structural and systemic barriers. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Rodriguez-Gonzalez, N., & Martinez Sanchez, Jennifer., (2023). Phoenix Indian Center 2022-2023 Youth development activities evaluation: Participation satisfaction report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Smith, M., & Rodriguez, N., (2023). Overdose data to action (OD2A): A regional analysis of Arizona’s readiness to address the opioid epidemic. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Smith, M., Aguilar-Amaya, M., Kaplan, J., Ramakumar, S., & Rodriguez, N., (2023). Overdose data to action (OD2A): A multiyear comprehensive analysis regarding community readiness and compassion fatigue resiliency. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Wolfersteig, W., Hamm, K., Aguilar-Amaya, M., Padilla, F. V., & Sanchez, J. M. (2023). Health disparities needs and resources assessment: Report on COVID-19 vaccine efforts in Arizona rural counties. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Rodriguez-Gonzalez, N., de Luca Funke, M., & Wolfersteig, W. 2022). Addressing COVID-19 health literacy and social determinants of health in Maricopa County. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Rodriguez, N., & Diaz, M. (2022). Overdose data to action: Annual report 2022. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., (2022). A comparative analysis regarding opioid use disorder and stigma: Findings across different years and groups. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Diaz, M. J., Gutierrez, M., & Bogale, Y. (2021). Maricopa County Department of Public Health: Qualitative Summary Report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Hilley, C., Moreland, D., Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Wolfersteig, W. (2022). Barriers and facilitators of tobacco prevention and cessation among populations at higher risk for tobacco use in Maricopa County. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Gutierrez, M., Funke, M., & Diaz, M. (2021). Opioid use disorder and stigma evaluation report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Diaz, M. (2021). Maricopa County Juvenile Probation: Opioid use pilot data report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2021). Maricopa County Juvenile Probation: Training evaluation report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Statue University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Diaz, M. (2021). Overdose data to action: Strategies 4-7 end of year status report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Wolfersteig, W., Aguilar-Amaya, M., Gotlieb, E., & Law, L. (2020). Forward promise: A college and career readiness program evaluation report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Wolfersteig, W., Hilley, C., & de Luca Funke, M. (2020). 2020 Prevention for states overdose data to action: Collaboration, community readiness, and social network analysis evaluation report. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Wolfersteig, W., Sitz, E., & Funke, M. (2020). Urban Institute: EMPOWER implementation process evaluation report, February 2019 – March 2020. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Research Studies:
- Project SAFE Recidivism Study
- Low Risk Supervision Recidivism Study
- Yuma Drug Court Recidivism Study
- Probation Outcomes and Leaders’ Perceptions of Evidence Based Practices
- Arizona Probationer Recidivism Study
- Yavapai MRT Recidivism Study
- Employee Time Study
- Juvenile Transferred Offender Program Study
- The Arizona Probation Violators Study
Research Designed:
- Summative Evaluation to Explore Factors that Hinder or Facilitate SMI Probation Supervision
- Conceptual Analysis of Policy and Procedures that Guide SMI Caseloads
- Arizona Intensive Probation Supervision Case Study
- The Impact of Probation Officer Home Visits on Offender Outcomes
Courses
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWG 619 | Practice-Oriented Research |
2021 Fall
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| PSY 330 | Statistical Methods |
2020 Fall
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| PSY 330 | Statistical Methods |
2020 Spring
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| CED 502 | Counseling data analysis |
2024
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Wolfersteig, W., & Gonzalvez, A. (2024). Bridging theory to practice: An introduction to community-based participatory research. Oral Presentation. 25th Annual Summer Institute, Flagstaff, AZ.
Rodriguez-Gonzales, Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Wolfersteig, W. (2024). Lessons learned from a health literacy project: Using text messages to enhance community health workers engagement with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. Oral Presentation. 25th Annual Summer Institute, Flagstaff, AZ.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Cook, R. (2024). Advancing sexual Health education: A methodological triangulation in the development and impact of the DISH-AZ academic detailing program. Poster Presentation. 6th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases, Paris, France.
Cook, K., Watt, D., Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Gonzalvez, A. (2024). Becoming the hero of your own adventure: adventure: Harnessing the power of transparency, vulnerability, and lived experiences for PLWH, Latines, and sexual health. Oral Presentation, 2024 ADHS HIV/STI/Hep. C Symposium, Mesa, AZ.
2023
Kaplan, J., Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Hamm, K. (2023). Navigating the path to resilience: Understanding historical barriers and applying self-care in community healing. Oral Presentation, 2024 Annual American Indian Suicide Prevention Convening, Phoenix, AZ.
Kaplan, J. & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2023). Building resilience by gaining an understanding of how historical barriers and inequities may contribute to compassion fatigue. Oral Presentation, 2023 Tribal Opioid and Substance Use Conference: Strengthening Tribal Approaches to Address Substance Use in Your Community, Phoenix, AZ.
Cook, K., Watt, D., Gonzalvez, A., & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2023). Adventures in academic detailing: Addressing sexual health equity by utilizing status neutral and pleasure based approaches for gay/bi/trans men and trans women. Oral Presentation, 2023 Let’s Get Better Together Conference, Maricopa, AZ.
Funke, M., Rodriguez, N., Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Wolfersteig, W. (2023). Improving communication with population experiences limited Health literacy: Applying CLAS and NIH clear standard in text messaging. Oral Presentation, American Evaluation Association Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
Kaplan, J. & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2023) Compassion fatigue: Building resilience when working with vulnerable populations, sensitive data, and difficult topics. Oral Presentation, 2023 ASU Professional Development Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Kaplan, J., Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Smith, M. (2023). Arizona overdose data to action: Enhancing support and administrative staff’s compassion satisfaction and resilience. Poster Presentation. 10th Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Rodriguez, N., Funke, M., Aguilar-Amaya, M., Wolfersteig, W., Blue, L., & Corea, S. (2023). Outcomes of a text messaging campaign intended to engage COVID-19 vaccine-resistant patients in their healthcare using community health workers. Poster Presentation. 10th Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Cook, K., Watt, D., Gonzalvez, A., & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2023). Adventures in academic detailing: Utilizing status neutral and pleasure-based approached in education and outreach. Poster Presentation. 10th Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Wolfersteig, W., Aguilar-Amaya, M., Diaz, M., Hamm, K., & Kaplan, J. (2023). Compassion fatigue, self-care and resilience through the eyes of practitioners: Applying strategies recommended from local research findings. Oral Presentation. 2023 Summer Institute, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cook, K., Aguilar-Amaya, M., & Watt, D. (2023). Adventures in academic detailing: Utilizing status-neutral approaches in education and outreach. Poster Presentation, STD Engage Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Cook, K., Aguilar-Amaya, M., Watt, D., & Garcia Jr., J. (2023). Adventures in academic detailing: Utilizing status-neutral approaches in education and outreach. Oral Presenting, Latinx HIV, HCV, SUD Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Rodriguez, N. (2023). What we can learn from those affected by opioid use disorder and its stigma: Findings from a multi-year evaluation study. Oral Presentation, Medical Abuse Prevention Initiative Collaborative, Phoenix, AZ.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Rodriguez, N. (2023). What we can learn from those affected by opioid use disorder and its stigma: Findings from a multi-year evaluation study. Oral Presentation, Cochise Addiction Recovery Partnership, Phoenix, AZ.
2022
Wolfersteig, W., Aguilar-Amaya, M., Moreland, D., Diaz, M., Hallal, R., & Hernandez, J. (2022). Using a social determinants of health lens for community tobacco prevention. Oral Presentation, Ninth Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Rodriguez, N. (2022). Facilitating quality focus groups. Oral Presentation, 2022 ASU Professional Development Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Rodriguez, N., & Wolfersteig, W. (2022). Changing the language we use with opioid use disorder and stigma. Oral Presentation, Ninth Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
2021
Aguilar-Amaya, M. Wolfersteig, W., Hilley, C., de Luca Funke, M., & Gutierrez, M. (2021). Arizona overdose data to action program (OD2A): Collaboration, Community Readiness, and Partnership Evaluation. Poster Presentation. Seventh Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
2019
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Gutierrez, M. (2019). Compassion fatigue prevention for lay employees distributing naloxone kits. Oral Presentation, Sixth Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference: Moving Beyond Health Disparities, Phoenix, AZ.
Yoder, G., Wolfersteig, W., & Aguilar-Amaya, M (2019). Addressing social determinants of health: Findings from a large scale multi-site intervention in Maricopa County. Oral Presentation, Sixth Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference: Moving Beyond Health Disparities, Phoenix, AZ.
Yoder, G., Wolfersteig, W., & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2019). How to advance evaluation on social determinants of health. Oral Presentation, Paths to the Future of Evaluation: Contribution, Leadership Conference, and Renewal, Minneapolis, MN.
Yoder, G., Wolfersteig, W., & Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2019). Addressing social determinants of health: Findings from a large scale multi-site intervention. Oral Presentation, Paths to the Future of Evaluation: Contribution, Leadership Conference, and Renewal, Minneapolis, MN.
2018
Mackey, C., Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Ferrer, P. (2018). Phoenix positive pathways study: Retention and reengagement in care. Oral Presentation, Fourth Annual Integrated HIV Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.
2016
Aguilar-Amaya, M., Waters, K., & Banegas-Stankus, C. (2016). The impact of rolling out EBP statewide: Ten years in the making of the evolution of EBP in Arizona and its impact on probation violators. Oral presentation. Winter Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2014
Aguilar-Amaya, M. & Waters, K. (2014).Probation outcomes and leaders’ perceptions of evidence-based practices. Oral presentation, 39th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
2010
Aguilar-Amaya, M. (2010). Aligning management and leadership practices with evidence-based practices Oral presentation, 35th Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
- Employee of the Month • Arizona Supreme Court • 2016 • Recipient of the Employee of the Month award for going above and beyond the requirements of my job duties and for volunteering and offering assistance without being asked on projects.
- You Can Do It Award • Arizona Supreme Court • 2014 • Recipient of the annual award for translating English court forms into Spanish.
- Honorary Degree • Arizona State University • 2003 • Recipient of recognition from ASU’s President Crow at graduation for overcoming obstacle, managing a work/life balance, and engaging in volunteer work while attending college.
- Employee of the Month • Phoenix City Prosecutor’s Office • 2003 • Recipient of monthly award for providing outstanding services to victims.
- Joe Kegan’s Award • American Probation & Parole Association • 2001 • Recipient of the annual national award for providing outstanding services to crime victims.
- Arizona Health Equity Conference Committee • Member • 01/2020 – Present
- American Association of Evaluators • Member • 01/2019 – Present
- AZ Evaluation Network • Member • 01/2018 - Present
- AZ Substance Abuse Epidemiology Work Group • Member • 08/2016 – 01/2018
- AZ Courts Association • Honorary Member • 01/2018 – 12/2020
- AZ Courts Association • Director at Large • 09/2015 – 01/2018
- AZ Evaluation Network • Immediate Past President • 04/2016 – 04/2017
- AZ Evaluation Network • President • 04/2015 – 04/2016
- AZ Evaluation Network • President Elect • 05/2014 – 04/2015
- Arizona Supreme Court • Foster Care Review Board • 08/2014 – 12/2015
- AZ Evaluation Network • Vice President of Budget & Finance • 05/2011 – 05/2014
- Maricopa County Hispanic Network • Recording Secretary • 09/1995 – 03/1998
Mentoring
Content Expert, Co-chair of Doctoral Dissertation Committee:
James Gillespie (Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology, Spring 2023) | 2019-2023 Dissertation: Leadership Tendencies and Transition from Criminality to Legitimacy in the Southeastern United States
Trenalisa Lewis (Doctorate in Education & Leadership, Fall 2022) | 2018-2022 Dissertation: The Academic Achievement of Women Who Experienced Sexual Victimization While in College and Went on to Graduate as Described by Professionals
Flor Viridiana Padilla (Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology, Fall 2021) | 2018-2021 Dissertation: Self-efficacy and Health Literacy: Predicting Physical Activity in Low-income Hispanic Males
ASU Positions
Director, Office of Evaluation & Partner Contracts, School of Social Work, Southwest Current Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University
Associate Director, Office of Evaluation & Partner Contracts, School of Social Work 2020-2024 Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University
Research Analyst, Office of Evaluation & Partner Contracts, School of Social Work 2018-2020 Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University
Prior Positions
Researcher/Data Analyst, Adult Probation Services Division, Arizona Supreme Court 2007-2018
Management Analyst, Adult Probation Department, Maricopa County Superior Court 2004-2007
Victim Advocate, Victim Services Unit, Phoenix City Prosecutor’s Office 2002-2004
Program Coordinator, Adult Probation, Maricopa County Superior Court 1998-2002
Court Information Processor, Juvenile Probation, Maricopa County Juvenile Court 1995-1998
Laveen Coalition AZ Evaluation Network • Member • 06/2023 – Present
Arizona Evaluation Network | Vice President of Budget and Finance 04/2018 - 03/2019 | President 04/2015 - 04/2016
Arizona Courts Association | Director at Large | 09/2015 - 01/2018
Arizona Supreme Court, Foster Care Review Board | 08/2014 - 12/2015
Maricopa County Hispanic Network | Recording Secretary | 09/1995 - 03/1998