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siavonh lenaburg

Siavonh Lenaburg, MA., MEd.
Brooklyn, NY

siavonhlenaburg@gmail.com

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Education

  • Columbia University, Teachers College – New York, NY  
    Master of Education in Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, May 2015  
    Certificate in Women and Gender Studies  

  • Arizona State University — Barrett, the Honors College – Phoenix, AZ  
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2013  
    Minors: Women’s Studies and Philosophy  
    Honors Thesis: Questions Becoming Recovery: A Phenomenological Contribution to Understanding Anorexia 

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Presentations and Publications

  • Lenaburg, S. & Geiger, E. (2014). Disordered Eating Symptomatology within LGBTQ Populations. TC Columbia Winter Roundtable.  

  • Brewster, M., Lenaburg, S., et al. (2014). The “Me-Search” in Research: Insider/Outsider Identities. TC Columbia Winter Roundtable.  

  • Lenaburg, S. (2013). Couples, Mood, and Health. ASU Student Research Expo.  

  • Lenaburg, S. (2013). The Influence of Stigma in Disordered Eating. ASU Ex-STATIC.  

  • Lenaburg, S. (2013). Eating Disorders and Couple Relationships. ASU Day at the Capitol.  

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Awards

Choreographing Healing 
Winner, 2018 New York Mental Health Film Festival | Tribeca Film Festival
Writer, Director, Producer, and Choreographer  

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Academic Teaching Experience

Arizona State University: 

  • Existential and Hermeneutic Foundations of Humanistic Psychology – Co-Instructor (Fall 2020)  

  • Abnormal Psychology – Teaching Assistant & Guest Lecturer (Fall 2012)  

  • Technology and Society Seminar – Teaching Assistant (Fall 2012)  

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Academic Research and Publications

  • Lenaburg, S. & Geiger, E. Disordered Eating Symptomatology within LGBTQ Populations: Opening Conversations with Counselors and Students Specializing in Weight and Body Image Concerns. Roundtable discussion presented at the 2014 Teachers College Columbia University Annual Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education. New York, New York 2014.

  • Brewster, M., Cheng, J., Foster, A., Breslow, A., Esposito, J., Geiger, E., Keum, B., Lenaburg, S., Sandil, R., Sawyer, J. The “Me-Search” in Research: Processing Insider/Outsider Identities When Conducting Studies with Marginalized Groups. Roundtable discussion presented at 2014 Teachers College Columbia University Annual Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education. New York, New York 2014.

  • Lenaburg, S. (2013, April 18). Couples, Mood, and Health. Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Projects Expo. New College Undergraduate Inquiry and Research Experiences Scholarship poster presentation, question and answer. Arizona State University.

  • Lenaburg, S. (2013, March 2). The Influence of Stigma in Disordered Eating. Ex-STATIC (Excellence in Science, Technology, And Interdisciplinary Team-Based Creativity) event. New College Undergraduate Inquiry and Research Experiences Scholarship poster presentation, question and answer. Arizona State University.

  • Lenaburg, S. (2013, February 12). Eating Disorders and Couple Relationships: The Influence of Stigma. Arizona State University Day at the Arizona Capitol. New College Undergraduate Inquiry and Research Experiences Scholarship poster presentation, question and answer. Arizona State University.

  • Lenaburg, S. (2012, December 6). Eating Disorders and Couple Relationships: The Influence of Stigma. Brown Bag Seminar. Lecture and question and answer. New College Undergraduate Inquiry and Research Experiences Scholarship poster presentation. Arizona State University.

  • Lenaburg, S. (2012, October 17). Eating Disorders and Couple Relationships: The Influence of Stigma. Progress Presentation. New College Undergraduate Inquiry and Research Experiences Scholarship poster presentation. Arizona State University.

  • Reno, A., Kenar, K., Dolinschi, A., Dolinschi, N., Garvin, A., & Lenaburg, S. (2012,May). Does Money Buy Happiness? The Impact of Financial Stress and Physical Affection on Marital Satisfaction. New College Undergraduate Inquiry and Research Experiences Scholarship poster presentation. Arizona State University.

  • Lenaburg, S. (2012, February 9). Film screening of America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments. Panel Discussion with licensed therapists from eating disorder facility Timberline Knolls and film director Darryl Roberts. MADCAP Theaters: Tempe, Arizona.

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Community & Nonprofit Experience​

  • IAEDP Oregon Chapter– Board Member, Research (2015–2016)  

  • Gowanus Canal Conservancy– Environmental Education Intern (Summer 2015)  

  • National Eating Disorders Association– Helpline Volunteer & Research Assistant (2013)  

  • IAEDP Arizona Chapter– Student Liaison (2013)  

  • Fresh Start Women’s Organization– Volunteer, Yoga/Dance Instructor (2011–2012)  

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