Kathleen Deery

 KathleenM. Deery

Kathleen M. Deery

  • Courses9
  • Reviews16

Biography

University of Wisconsin Stout - Not Specified

International Development Consultant (Education, Child Protection, PSS, Gender, & Disability) at Irish Rose Consulting
Civic & Social Organization
Kathleen
Deery
Georgia
• 25 years’ experience in Education, Health and Social sectors to promote child protection and social inclusion of vulnerable populations
• 15 years’ senior-level work in international capacity building, strategic planning, project management, program leadership and supervision
• Skilled in relationship building and expanding collaborative networks in an international context
• Extensive experience in training design and delivery
• High success rate for securing grant funding and writing reports for donor/stakeholder groups (assisted/led projects sponsored by USAID, ECHO, WFP, EuropeAid, OFDA, OCHA, UNHCR, USDOE, USNSF)


Experience

  • UW Stout

    Professor

    Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Rehabilitation and Counseling. Areas of emphasis include international strategic development, research methodology, program evaluation, occupational analysis, disability equality, and psychological assessment. I also lead international educational tours to examine the impact of social inclusion in other countries.

  • Suide Iol-Oidis Dúin Aill;University of Wisconsin-Stout

    International Strategic Development Manager

    (Seconded position based in Ireland). Provided consultancy, strategic planning, programme development and training to government agencies, colleges, education and training centres, and community based organizations throughout Ireland in the area of equality and social inclusion, disability service, program development, and grant writing. Specific areas of training included disability awareness training, and access officer training.

  • Peace Corps

    Youth with Special Needs Rehabilitation Program Specialist

    Conduct analysis of agency activities for children and youth; adapt international best practices to complement existing programming; provide psychosocial support to children with physical, intellectual, and mental health needs; train staff and community stakeholders in child protection, advocacy, and mental health strategies; assist organization to strategically reach out to international partners and build community support; develop recommendations for international volunteers/program; mentor staff in the development of new projects and funding resources to support program growth; provide guidance on ability to leverage assets and knowledge to donor organizations; coordinate with external groups and agencies undertaking related efforts to share information, maximize uptake and efficiency, and build capacity.

  • Irish Rose Consulting

    International Development Consultant (Disability, Gender, & Social Inclusion)

    Serve as consultant for grant writing, subject expertise, capacity building and technical support to states, INGOs, community based organizations and public/private entities. Areas of expertise include concept note/proposal development, needs assessment, monitoring & evaluation, staff development, and training. Training provided in counselor skills, disability, advocacy, access to livelihoods, rehabilitation of public offenders, assessment, gender equality, health access, and psycho-social inclusion.

  • Save the Children International

    Report Writer/Capacity Building Consultant

    • Assist in development of grant proposals and collaboration with partner organizations
    • Assess training needs of staff to work within and across programs, assist in setting frameworks for staff development, and build capacity in collaboration with program coordinators and Senior Management Team
    • Analyse gaps in report development and writing skills in national staff to identify gaps and priorities for training, capacity building and process roll out.
    • Provide training to staff and partner organizations on topics that support humanitarian principles and humanitarian reporting guidelines
    • Work with key programme development staff to increase and embed capacity in report writing, awards management, multi-sector communication, and project cycle management (including delivery of trainings, roll out of systems/procedures, coaching and mentoring).
    • Assist in the review of all reports and make necessary adjustments to ensure the high quality of the reports before submission to member/donor organizations.
    • Assist in the development and writing of concept notes and funding proposals (include log frames and budgets), ensuring coordination and information sharing between technical and operation teams
    • Aid in identification of new donors to support a quality, multi-sectoral and dual mandate program reflecting all priority technical and sector aspects of the Save the Children global strategy in the region

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Ph.D.

    Rehabilitation Psychology

  • Gallaudet University

    MA

    Rehabilitation Counseling

  • Michigan State University

    B.A.

    Audiology & Speech Sciences

Publications

  • Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments

    Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series

    Deery, K. M. (2004). Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments. In E. Alexander (Ed.). The Aging American workforce: The impact on persons with disabilities. The 24th Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series. (peer-reviewed)

  • Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments

    Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series

    Deery, K. M. (2004). Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments. In E. Alexander (Ed.). The Aging American workforce: The impact on persons with disabilities. The 24th Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series. (peer-reviewed)

  • Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement

    European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality

    Deery, K. & Deery, D. (June, 2013). Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement. Proceedings of European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality, Oslo, Norway

  • Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments

    Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series

    Deery, K. M. (2004). Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments. In E. Alexander (Ed.). The Aging American workforce: The impact on persons with disabilities. The 24th Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series. (peer-reviewed)

  • Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement

    European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality

    Deery, K. & Deery, D. (June, 2013). Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement. Proceedings of European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality, Oslo, Norway

  • Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides”

    Deery, K. (2007). Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides” http://www.eden-online.org/ papers/ publications/toc-np.pdf (peer-reviewed)

  • Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments

    Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series

    Deery, K. M. (2004). Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments. In E. Alexander (Ed.). The Aging American workforce: The impact on persons with disabilities. The 24th Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series. (peer-reviewed)

  • Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement

    European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality

    Deery, K. & Deery, D. (June, 2013). Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement. Proceedings of European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality, Oslo, Norway

  • Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides”

    Deery, K. (2007). Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides” http://www.eden-online.org/ papers/ publications/toc-np.pdf (peer-reviewed)

  • A Parent Guide to Career Development

    Center on Education and Work Publications

    O’Donnell, M., Saura-Deery, K., & Schutt, D. (2000). A Parent Guide to Career Development. Madison, WI: Center on Education and Work Publications.

  • Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments

    Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series

    Deery, K. M. (2004). Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments. In E. Alexander (Ed.). The Aging American workforce: The impact on persons with disabilities. The 24th Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series. (peer-reviewed)

  • Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement

    European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality

    Deery, K. & Deery, D. (June, 2013). Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement. Proceedings of European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality, Oslo, Norway

  • Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides”

    Deery, K. (2007). Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides” http://www.eden-online.org/ papers/ publications/toc-np.pdf (peer-reviewed)

  • A Parent Guide to Career Development

    Center on Education and Work Publications

    O’Donnell, M., Saura-Deery, K., & Schutt, D. (2000). A Parent Guide to Career Development. Madison, WI: Center on Education and Work Publications.

  • Knowledge-Pull Education: Strategies to Promote Student Retention In E-Learning Environments.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “Learning and Sustainability - The New Ecosystem of Innovation and Knowledge

    Deery, K. and Smith, C. (2011). Knowledge-Pull Education: Strategies to Promote Student Retention In E-Learning Environments. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “Learning and Sustainability - The New Ecosystem of Innovation and Knowledge”, http://www.eden-online.org/publications/ proceedings.html (peer-reviewed)

  • Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments

    Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series

    Deery, K. M. (2004). Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments. In E. Alexander (Ed.). The Aging American workforce: The impact on persons with disabilities. The 24th Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series. (peer-reviewed)

  • Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement

    European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality

    Deery, K. & Deery, D. (June, 2013). Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement. Proceedings of European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality, Oslo, Norway

  • Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides”

    Deery, K. (2007). Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides” http://www.eden-online.org/ papers/ publications/toc-np.pdf (peer-reviewed)

  • A Parent Guide to Career Development

    Center on Education and Work Publications

    O’Donnell, M., Saura-Deery, K., & Schutt, D. (2000). A Parent Guide to Career Development. Madison, WI: Center on Education and Work Publications.

  • Knowledge-Pull Education: Strategies to Promote Student Retention In E-Learning Environments.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “Learning and Sustainability - The New Ecosystem of Innovation and Knowledge

    Deery, K. and Smith, C. (2011). Knowledge-Pull Education: Strategies to Promote Student Retention In E-Learning Environments. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “Learning and Sustainability - The New Ecosystem of Innovation and Knowledge”, http://www.eden-online.org/publications/ proceedings.html (peer-reviewed)

  • Pharmacological Considerations in Rehabilitation Case Management.

    Vocational Consultants Press

    Deery, K. M., Chan, F., Gallagher-Lepak, S., Murphy, C., & Leahy, M. (2005). Pharmacological Considerations in Rehabilitation Case Management. In F. Chan & M. Leahy, (Eds.), Disability and Health Care Case Manager’s Desk Reference, 2nd Ed. Lake Zurich, IL: Vocational Consultants Press.

  • Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments

    Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series

    Deery, K. M. (2004). Employment Challenges for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Visual Impairments. In E. Alexander (Ed.). The Aging American workforce: The impact on persons with disabilities. The 24th Mary Switzer Seminar Monograph Series. (peer-reviewed)

  • Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement

    European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality

    Deery, K. & Deery, D. (June, 2013). Fostering a Stakeholder Model in Online Learning to Promote Informed Social Engagement. Proceedings of European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: Enhancing Learning Experience and Improving Learning Quality, Oslo, Norway

  • Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides”

    Deery, K. (2007). Promotion of University Collaboration with Rural Education Centres via Distance Education to Increase Access for Individuals with Disabilities. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “New Learning 2.0 - Emerging digital territories - Developing continuities - New divides” http://www.eden-online.org/ papers/ publications/toc-np.pdf (peer-reviewed)

  • A Parent Guide to Career Development

    Center on Education and Work Publications

    O’Donnell, M., Saura-Deery, K., & Schutt, D. (2000). A Parent Guide to Career Development. Madison, WI: Center on Education and Work Publications.

  • Knowledge-Pull Education: Strategies to Promote Student Retention In E-Learning Environments.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “Learning and Sustainability - The New Ecosystem of Innovation and Knowledge

    Deery, K. and Smith, C. (2011). Knowledge-Pull Education: Strategies to Promote Student Retention In E-Learning Environments. Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: “Learning and Sustainability - The New Ecosystem of Innovation and Knowledge”, http://www.eden-online.org/publications/ proceedings.html (peer-reviewed)

  • Pharmacological Considerations in Rehabilitation Case Management.

    Vocational Consultants Press

    Deery, K. M., Chan, F., Gallagher-Lepak, S., Murphy, C., & Leahy, M. (2005). Pharmacological Considerations in Rehabilitation Case Management. In F. Chan & M. Leahy, (Eds.), Disability and Health Care Case Manager’s Desk Reference, 2nd Ed. Lake Zurich, IL: Vocational Consultants Press.

  • The Agile Learner – Using New Technologies and Social Networks to Make Learning a Lifestyle, Not an Event.

    Proceedings of the European Distance Education and ELearning Conference: rom Education to Employment and Meaningful Work with ICTs

    Deery, K. & Deery, D. (June, 2014). The Agile Learner – Using New Technologies and Social Networks to Make Learning a Lifestyle, Not an Event. European Distance Education and ELearning Conference, Zagreb, Croatia. (peer reviewed)

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