Specialties and Interests

• GLBT Psychotherapy
• Multicultural issues in Graduate Education
• Psychology of Women
• Multicultural Issues in Eating Disorder Development
• Effectiveness of Psychology Education
• Clinical Supervision and Interactive Pedagogy

Programs and Research Projects

• Multi-dimensional factors contributing the development of eating disorder symptoms in European American and Mexican American Women
• Gender Identity and its Role in Body Image, Wellness and Health Evaluation
• Sister Relationships Throughout the Lifespan (Phenomenological Research)
• Training Multiculturally and Internationally Competent Psychologists

Courses Taught

• PSY 8500 Advanced Gay and Lesbian Issues in Psychology
• PSY 7112 History and Systems of Psychology
• PSY 7911 and 7912 PsyD Dissertation Proposal
• PSY 8913 and 8913 PsyD Doctoral Dissertation
• PSY 7510 Teaching Methods
• PSY 8465 Teaching with Distance Learning Methods
• PSY 8474 Teaching Practicum I
• PSY 8475 Teaching Practicum II

Selected Publications

• Kuba, S. A. (book in progress with publishing contract, 2009)  The Sister connection in therapy:  A More complete understanding of women.  New York: Oxford University Press.
• O’Toole, S. K., Lanflisi, K., Kuba, S. A., Miller, K., Romeo, D., Cowan, R., & Demanarig, D. Development of an applied learning outcome measure of cultural competence.  Submitted to Training and Education in Professional Psychology on May 18, 2009.
• Kuba, S. A. & Harris, D. J. & O’Toole, S. K. (2009).  Gender and Ethnic Oppression in the Treatment of Mexican American Women with Eating Disorders.  Women and Therapy,  In press.
  
• Kuba, S. A. (2003). Sources of Anoretic Rage. An invited book review of The Development of Anorexia Nervosa: The Hunger Artists. Sylvia Brody. International Universities Press, 2002, 237pp, Psychology of Women Quarterly, 27, 191-192.
• Kuba, S. A. & . Bluestone, H. H. (2002). Integrating Diversity Content across the Curriculum: Evaluation in a Clinical Graduate Program. In E. Davis-Russell (Ed.), The Multicultural Handbook. New York: Jossey-Bass.
• Kuba, S.A. & Hanchey, S. (1990). A Woman's Body: The Feminist Treatment of Eating Disorders. In N.J. Van Den Berg (Ed.) The Feminist Treatment of Addictions, Springer Publishing Co., New York.
• Kuba, S. A. & Harris, D. J. (2001). Eating Disturbances in Women of Color: An Exploratory study of contextual facotrs in the development of eating disorders in Mexican -American Women. Healthcare for Women International, Special Issue: Women and Chronic Illness. 22, 281-298.
• Kuba, S. A. & Kenkel, M. B. (1997). The Wellness of women: Implications for the rural healthcare provider. In edited text Rural Healthcare Primer. American Psychological Association: Washington D.C.
• Kuba, S. A. & Templer, D. I. (1998). Cognitive and neuropsychological effects of malnutrition in a sociopolitical context. Online Journal of Psychology, 4, 85-96.
• Harris, D. & Kuba, S. (1997). Cultural identity in the identification and treatment of eating disorders. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 16,
• Harris-Bluestone, H., Stokes, A., & Kuba, S. (1996) Toward an integrated program design: Evaluating the status of diversity training in a graduate psychology curriculum. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 15, 394-400.

Recent Dissertations Chaired

• Park, Jeoung (2009) Effects of age, acculturation and country on differences in mental health attitudes of Korean and Korean Americans.
• Beckman, J. (2009) Consistency of Parental Attitudes toward Pet Ownership and Animal Assisted Therapy for their Children
• Woodbury, K. (2009) Perceived Job Control and Stress in Combat and non-Combat Military personnel Deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan
  
• Gore, L (2009) Relationship between Ethnic Identity, Social Support and Body Image Factors in Cardio-Vascular Risk Factors for African American Women
• Ortiz-Nance, M. M. (2009) Social Competence and Social Skills in Children with and without Maternal Depression
• Salsbury, P. (2009) Infant Feeding Methods, Hunger-Satiety Awareness and Type II Diabetes
• Garcia, S. (2009) Qualitative Study of Adolescents with Mothers who have Been Incarcerated
• Viers, R (2009) Early versus late intervention in childhood sexual abuse survivors
  

Professional Activities

• Private Practice Since 1984
• Past Treasure, Newsletter Editor and Program Chair for San Joaquin Psychological Association
• Member of APA, NCSPP and Association for Women in Psychology
• Divisional Membership in APA's Psychology of Women and Society for the Study of Gay and Lesbian Concerns

Professional Licenses, Certifications, and Honors

• California License No. PSY 8406
• Fresno Area Psychological Association – Presidential Award - 2004
  
• Claymont High School – Distinguished Alumni Award, 2004
  
• Alliant International University Leadership Award, 2001

Interests and Hobbies

• Kayaking
• Hiking
• Camping
• Gardening
• Reading
• Writing

Editorial Boards

• AD Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology – APA publication
• Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Professional Psychology: Research and Practice - APA Publication
• Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Psychology of Women Quarterly, - APA Publication
• Ad Hoc Reviewer for the American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Division 35 Reviewer, 2007, 2009.