Academic Background

• Ph.D.   University of Texas, 2012

• M.S.W.   Texas State University, 2001

• B.A.   Texas State University, Psychology, 1997

Professional Certifications

• Board Approved Social Work Supervisor, 2008 (2008-current).

• LCSW, 35971, 2008 (2008-current).

Professional Memberships

• Texas Association of Deans and Directors

• Council on Social Work Education

• Society for Social Work Research

• National Association of Social Workers

• Psi Chi

Intellectual Contributions

Articles in Refereed Journals

Ryan, Tiffany., & Gomez, Rebecca. (2016). Trends in state budgets and child outcomes during and post child welfare class action litigation. Children and Youth Services Review.

Ryan, Tiffany., & Gomez, Rebecca. (2016). What does it take to close a comprehensive child welfare systems reform lawsuit? A case study approach. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance.

Gomez, Rebecca., Ryan, Tiffany., Norton, Christine., Jones, Courtney., & Galan-Cisneros, Patricia. (2015). Perceptions of learned helplessness among emerging adults aging out of foster care. Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal, The.

Presentations of Refereed Papers

Carlson, Enid., Cuevas, Mo., Gomez, Rebecca., & Gibson, Kimberely. (2015). Asynchronous role playing online: Making a program evaluation course more authentic. EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Montreal, Canada.

Cuevas, Mo., Gomez, Rebecca., & Carlson, Enid. (2016). Innovative and authentic online learning practices in a MSW program. Social Work Distance EDucation Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Cuevas, Mo., & Gomez, Rebecca. (2016). Asynchronous role playing online: Making a program evaluation course more authentic. FantasTech, virtual, Virtual.

Gomez, Rebecca., Cuevas, Mo., Fisher, Amy., Obenshain, Jennifer., & Ryan, Tiffany. (2016). We are family! Supporting, developing, and empowring virtual faculty in an online environment. Social Work Distance Education Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Narendorf, Sarah., & Gomez, Rebecca. (2016). Service histories, resources, and risk behaviors among homeless youth. Society for Social Work Research, Washington, District of Columbia.

Cuevas, Mo., Gomez, Rebecca., & Gibson, Kimberely. (2015). Do you have what it takes? Presenting a historic MSW program online. Social Work Distance EDucation Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Gomez, Rebecca., Gerlach, B., & Faulkner, M. (2015). Visitation Matters: Assessing the Use of Evidence Based Practices in Child Welfare Visitation. Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Gomez, Rebecca., & Ryan, T. (2014). Life Course Developmental Theory and the Impact of Policies and Programs on Development for Youth in Foster Care. Society for Adolescent Research Biennial Meeting, Austin, Texas.

Gomez, Rebecca., Ryan, T., Norton, C., & Jones, C. (2014). A comparison of competency between foster care and non-foster care emerging adults experiencing homelessness: Policy and practice recommendations. Society for Social Work Research, San Antonio, Texas.

Gomez, Rebecca., Rivaux, S., Faulkner, M., & Marra, L. (2014). Factors impacting effective use of medical evaluations in child abuse cases: Findings from a multi-site study. Society for Social Work Research, San Antonio, Texas.

Gomez, Rebecca., Ryan, T., Norton, C., & Jones, C. (2014). Speaking out: The use of participatory action research methodology to research and combat learned helplessness among aged out youth.. National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Children's Bureau Office of Abuse and Neglect, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Gomez, Rebecca., & Galan-Cisneros, P. (2014). Just a Link Away: Engaging Social Work Students Through Social Media. Council on Social Work Education, Tampa, Florida.

Gomez, Rebecca., Galan-Cisneros, P., & Thompson, P. (2014). Social Work Values: Enhancing Social Work Education through Socialization and Gate-keeping. Council on Social Work Education, Tampa, Florida.

Cuevas, Mo., & Gomez, Rebecca. (2016). Asynchronous role playing online: Making a program evaluation course more authentic. Texas Distance Learning Association, San Antonio, Texas.

Cuevas, Mo., Gomez, Rebecca., Gibson, Kimberly., & Carleson, Enid. (2015). Composing collaboratively: A team approach to highly effective course (re) design. Texas Distance Learning Association, Dallas, Texas.