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Curriculum Vitae
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW
Contact School of Social Work [email protected]
621 Baldy Hall 716/645-1228
Buffalo, NY 14260-1050
EDUCATION 2010 PhD Social Work, Portland State University
Dissertation: Child Welfare Workforce Turnover: Frontline
workers experience with culture and climate, and implications for
organizational practice (Joan Shireman, Chair)
doi:10.15760/etd.365
2002 MSW East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2001 BSW University of North Carolina Pembroke, Pembroke, NC
EMPLOYMENT 2017-present Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo
2018-present Director, Institute for Healthy Engagement and Resilience with
Technology (iHeartTech), Buffalo Center for Social Research
2017-present Affiliated Faculty, College of Nursing, University of North Dakota
2011-2017 Assistant Professor, Social Work Dept, University of North Dakota
(promotion and tenure 2017)
2013-2017 BSW Program Director, University of North Dakota
2006-2010 Graduate Assistant, School of Social Work, Portland State
2006-2007 Adjunct Instructor, Human Services Department, Mount Hood
Community College
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed
1. Samuels, K., Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2020). Selection of field management
software in social work. The Field Educator. 10(1). link: Publisher
2. Chan, C., & Sage, M. (2019). A narrative review of digital storytelling for social
work practice. Journal of Social Work Practice, 1-15.
doi:10.1080/02650533.2019.1692804
3. Jones, N. P., Sage, M., & Hitchcock, L. (2019). Infographics as an assignment to
build digital skills in the social work classroom. Journal of Technology in Human
Services, 37(2-3), 203-225. doi: 10.1080/15228835.2018.1552904
4. Sage, M, Wells, M. Sage, T, & Devlin, M. (2017). Supervisor and policy roles in
social media use as a new technology in child welfare. Children and Youth
Services Review 8(78), 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.04.018
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5. Berzin, S., Coulton, C., George, R., Hitchcock, L., Putnam-Hornstein, E., Sage,
M., & Singer, J. (2016). Policy recommendations for meeting the Grand
Challenge: Harness technology for social good. American Academy of Social
Work & Social Welfare. https://csd.wustl.edu/Publications/Documents/PB8.pdf
6. Sage, M., & Sage, T. (2016). Social media use in child welfare practice. Advances
in Social Work, 17(1), 93-112. doi: 10.18060/20880
7. Sage, M., & Sage, T. (2016). Social media and e-professionalism in child
welfare: Policy and practice. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 10(1), 79-95.
doi:10.1080/15548732.2015.1099589
8. Sage, M., & Sele, P. (2016). Reflective journaling as a Flipped Classroom
technique to increase reading and participation with Social Work students.
Journal of Social Work Education, 51(4), 668-681.
doi:10.1080/10437797.2015.1076274
9. Sage, M., & Quinn, A. (2014). Editorial: Use of technology in human services
training and education. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 32(1-2), 1-3.
doi: 10.1080/15228835.2014.885404
10. Sage, M. (2014). Use of Web 2.0 to train facilitators in treatment and research
fidelity: A case study. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 32(1-2), 108-
118. doi: 10.1080/15228835.2014.886982
11. Sage, M. (2013). Distance guest speakers in online synchronous classrooms:
Practical and legal considerations. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 33(4-5),
385-392. doi: 10.1080/08841233.2013.831802
12. Kenyon, G., Chong, K. A., Enkoff-Sage, M., Hill, C., Mays, C., & Rochelle, L.
(2003). Public adoption by gay and lesbian parents in North Carolina: Policy and
practice. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social
Services, 84(4), 571-575. doi: 10.1606/1044-3894.138
Invited Sage, M. & Eaton, M. (2019, April) Social Services Innovations: Evaluating Health
Apps. Social Work Today. 19(2), 8.
https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/MA19p8.shtml
Guillen, R., Sage, M., Goldkind, L., & Wallach, N. (2018) Technology trends –
Hackathons for social Workers. Social Work Today, 18(6), 6.
https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/ND18p6.shtml
Iverson Hitchcock, L & Sage, M. Professional Learning Networks. Social Work
Today, 18(2), 22. http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/MA18p22.shtml
Walker, J. S., & Sage, M. (2006). Strengthening social support: Research implications
for interventions in children’s mental health. Focal point: Research, Policy, and
Practice in Children’s Mental Health, 20(1), 3-9.
https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/fpW0601.pdf
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Sage, M. (2006). A shortage of mental health services drives inappropriate placements
in juvenile detention. Focal Point: Research, Policy, and Practice in Children’s
Mental Health, 20(2), 28-30. https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/fpS0609.pdf
Books Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M. & Smyth, N. (2019). Teaching Social Work with
Digital Technology. Alexandria, VA: CSWE Press. ISBN: 978-0-87293-195-4
Book Chapters Sage, M., Anthony, B., & Hitchcock, L.I. (2019). Navigating social and digital media
for ethical and professional social work practice. In S.M. Marson & R. A.
McKinney, (Eds.), Handbook of Social Work Ethics and Values. Routledge
Press. doi:10.4324/9780429438813-34
Sage, M. & Barkdull, C. (2018). The role of data in Indian Child Welfare. In J.D. Ned,
& C.J. Frost, (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Child Welfare: American Indian
and Canadian Aboriginal Contexts. JCharlton Publishing, Ltd.
Sage, M., Singer, J. B., LaMarre, A., & Rice, C. (2018). Digital storytelling: Tools,
techniques, and traditions. In L. Goldkind, L. Wolf, &
P.P. Freddolino (Eds.), Digital Social Work: Tools for Practice with
Individuals, Organizations, and Communities (pp. 90–108). Oxford University
Press. ISBN: 9780190871116
Singer, J., & Sage, M. (2015). Technology and Social Work Practice: Micro, Mezzo,
and Macro Applications. In K. Corcoran & A.R. Roberts, (Eds.), Social
Workers' Desk Reference (pp. 176-188) (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 9780199329649
Reports Sage, M. & Iverson Hitchcock, L. (2020, March). Remote casework for child welfare
stakeholders in the time of COVID-19. Institute for Healthy Engagement and
Resilience with Technology.
doi:https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.12156156.v3
Sage, M. (2014). Evaluation of North Dakota Supreme Court Compliance with the
Indian Child Welfare Act, 2009-10. North Dakota Supreme Court, published at
the North Dakota Supreme Court Law Library, Bismarck, ND.
https://www.ndcourts.gov/lawlib/www6.htm.
Sage, M. (2014). Family Engagement for Native American Youth final evaluation
report. Children's Bureau, Administration for Children & Families.
Sage, M. (2014, November). How to find free and low-cost legal assistance for ICWA
support. An infographic commissioned by the National Indian Child Welfare
Association, Portland, OR. Available at http://issuu.com/nicwa
PRESENTATIONS
Refereed
Sage, M., Sage, T., & Sage, R. (202, June). Authentic audiences in higher education:
Using the SAMR model to improve student engagement. [Oral Presentation] The
Future of Education, Edition 10, Florence, Italy. (Conference Cancelled)
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Samuels, K., Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2020, March). Field placement software -
Evaluating fit and programmatic priorities. [Oral Presentation] Social Work
Distance Education, San Antonio, TX, United States. (Conference Cancelled)
Bakk, L., Sperlich, M., Sage, M., & Sturman, S. (2020, March). Using virtual reality
in an online DSW program: An exploratory study to increase social presence.
[Oral Presentation] Social Work Distance Education, San Antonio, TX, United
States. (Conference Cancelled)
Singh, R. & Sage, M. (2020, March). Learning and teaching artificial intelligence:
Strategies for social work educators. [Oral Presentation] Social Work Distance
Education, San Antonio, TX, United States. (Conference Cancelled)
Sage, M., Hitchock, L., & Smyth, N. (2020, March). Expanding learning across
borders through professional collaboration networks. [Oral Presentation] Social
Work Distance Education, San Antonio, TX, United States. (Conference
Cancelled)
Bercier, H., Leneaugh, J, & Sage, M. (2019, April). Strategies for assessing ICWA
compliance using technology. [Conference workshop]. Protecting Our Children
National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. (NICWA)
Albuquerque, NM, United States.
Sage, M., Goldkind, L., & Wallach, N. (2018, November). "#Hacking #childwelfare:
Building interprofessional partnership events to leverage technology for social
change". [Conference panel]. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program
Meeting (APM). Orlando, FL, United States.
Jones N., Sage, M., Sage, T., & Rembold, E. (2018, November). Evaluating client
technology use: Social work’s role in assessment and interprofessional teams.
[Conference workshop]. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program
Meeting (APM). Orlando, FL, United States.
Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. (2018, November). Using an
Interprofessional Perspective for NASW’s Technology Standard for Social Work
Education. [Conference workshop]. Council on Social Work Education Annual
Program Meeting (APM). Orlando, FL, United States.
Smyth, N., Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., Singer, J. (2018, July). Sustaining lifelong
learning through the use of technology-mediated professional learning networks.
[Conference poster]. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and
Social Development. Dublin, Ireland.
Sage, M. & Sage, T. (2018, July). Ensuring the sustainable and ethical use of
technology in human services. [Conference paper]. Joint World Conference on
Social Work, Education, and Social Development. Dublin, Ireland.
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Jones, N., Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Sage, T. (2018, July). Visualizing data:
Infographics for teaching and learning about social welfare. [Conference
workshop]. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social
Development. Dublin, Ireland.
Day, P., Sage, M., Herskowitz, C. (2018, April). Closing the circle: State/Tribal
ICWA Partnerships to improve ICWA implementation. [Conference workshop].
Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse
and Neglect. (NICWA) Anchorage, AK, United States.
Iverson Hitchcock, L., Smyth, N, & Sage, M. (2018, April). Social work educators’
perspectives on NASW’s technology standard for education, training, and
supervision [Oral paper]. Social Work Distance Education Conference. San
Antonio, TX, United States.
Jones, N. Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2018, April). Visualizing data: Infographic
assignments across the social work curriculum. [Oral paper]. Social Work
Distance Education Conference. San Antonio, TX, United States.
Sage, M., Hitchcock, L., Singer, J., & Sage, T. (2018, January). Social media as a tool
for scholarship. [Conference workshop]. Society for Social Work and Research
(SSWR) Annual Conference. Washington, DC, United States.
Grinnel-Davis, C., Sage, M., & King, B. (2018, January). Toward a research and
practice model for empowering child welfare-involved native families: Moving
beyond ICWA. [Conference panel]. Society for Social Work and Research
(SSWR) Annual Conference. Washington, DC, United States.
Smyth, N. Hitchcock, L, Sage, M., Singer, J. (2017, November). Harnessing
technology for our own good: Professional learning networks in social work.
[Conference panel]. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting
(APM). Dallas, TX, United States.
Sage, M., Singer, J., Zgoda, K. (2017, November). Technology tools and assignments
to support digital literacy. [Conference panel]. Council on Social Work
Education Annual Program Meeting (APM). Dallas, TX, United States.
Sage, M., & Quinn, C. (2017, March). Cutting edge technology and BSW education:
What is next? [Conference workshop]. presented at The Association of
Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) Annual Program Meeting.
New Orleans, LA, United States.
Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Jones, N. (2017, March). Visualizing data: Using
infographic assignments across the Social Work curriculum. [Conference
workshop]. The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
(BPD) Annual Program Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States.
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Sage, M. (2017, January). State Court compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act
of 1978 and its impact on placement. [Oral paper]. Society for Social Work and
Research (SSWR) Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA, United States.
Sage, M., Wells, M., & Sage, T. (2016, November). Social media policies from
classroom to field. [Conference panel]. Council on Social Work Education
Annual Program Meeting (APM). Atlanta, GA, United States.
Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., Smyth, N., & Singer, J. (2016, November). Incorporating
digital and social technologies into Social Work education. [Conference panel].
Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting (APM). Atlanta,
GA, United States.
Invited (from 2017) Sage, M. (2020, May). Using social media and technology to engage children, youth,
and families. [Webinar]. Series: Supporting the virtual child welfare workforce.
National Child Welfare Workforce Institute.
https://ncwwi.org/index.php/webinar/national-webinar-series
Sage, M. (2020, March). Artificial intelligence and machine learning for
interprofessional education: An infoblast. [Webinar]. The National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Global
Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education.
Sage, M. (2019, June). Use of predictive analytics in child welfare: Addressing
potential sources of bias. [Institute speaker]. Summer Institute in Computational
Social Science. Hunter College. New York, NY, United States.
Sage, T. & Sage, M. (2019, July). Motivational Interviewing Summer Institute. [16-
hour workshop]. University at Buffalo School of Social Work Continuing
Education. Buffalo, NY, United States.
Sage, M. (2019, April). Social media in the child welfare agency. [Symposium].
University at Alabama Birmingham. Birmingham, AL, United States.
Sage, M. (2019, April). Social media and adolescent development. [Agency
presentation]. Department of Social Services, Birmingham, AL, United States.
Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. (2019, April). What role will social
workers choose in shaping the digital future? [Conference Keynote]. Social Work
Distance Education Conference. San Antonio, TX, United States.
Iverson Hitchcock, L. & Sage, M. (2019, January). Professional Learning Networks
for Social Workers. [Webinar]. NASW-WI. Madison, WI, United States.
Iverson Hitchcock, L., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. (2018, November). Digital tools for
teaching social work. [Preconference workshop]. CSWE New Faculty Teaching
Academy Preconference. Orlando, FL, United States.
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Sage, M. (Discussant). (2018, November). Innovative partnerships for
Interprofessional Education. [Postconference Interprofessional Education
Symposium]. Orlando, FL, United States.
Sage, T. & Sage, M. (2018, November). Motivational Interviewing: Beyond the
basics. [Workshop]. University at Buffalo School of Social Work Continuing
Education. Buffalo, NY, United States.
Sage, M. (2018, October). Social media as a tool for faculty research. [Workshop].
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Richmond, VA,
United States.
Sage, M. (2018, October). Social media in child welfare: Policy and practice.
[Webinar]. University of Missouri Department of Social Work. Columbia, MO,
United States.
Sage, M. (2018, October). Adolescent use of social media. [Presentation]. The Power
of Media Interdisciplinary Policy Conference, Millersville University.
Millersville, PA, United States.
Sage, M. (2018, October). We’re all friends here? Social media for field educators.
[Workshop].University at Buffalo School of Social Work Continuing Education.
Buffalo, NY, United States.
Sage, M. (2018, May). College student use of social media. [Presentation]. University
at Buffalo Counseling Center. Buffalo, NY, United States.
Sage, M., & (2018, Feb). Motivational Interviewing with Native Families.[Workshop].
North Dakota Children's Justice Conference, Child and Family Services Training
Center. Spirit Lake, ND, United States.
Iverson Hitchcock, L., & Sage, M. (2017, August). Harnessing technology for social
work scholarship. [Workshop]. The Ohio State University School of Social Work
Research Day. Cleveland, OH, United States.
Editorial Sage, M. (2016, October 22). Viewpoint Op-Ed: Protest response puts North Dakota
on the wrong side of history. Grand Forks Herald.
https://www.grandforksherald.com/users/melanie-sage
Podcasts Sage, M. (Interviewer). (2018, September 10). Frequency and engagement: Analyses
of Emerging adults' social media use. inSocialWork® Podcast Series. [Audio
Podcast] http://www.insocialwork.org/episode.asp?ep=247
Sage, M. (Host). (2014, September). Shared trauma: Interview with Carol Tosone.
The Social Work Podcast.
http://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2014/09/shared-trauma.html
Select blog posts Sage, M. (2020, April). A love letter to social workers on the front lines of COVID.
LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/melaniesage_covid19-socialwork-
unsungheroes-activity-6654144644617682944-kMps
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Sage, M. (2010, January 30). List of podcasts for social work. [Blog post].
https://www.laureliversonhitchcock.org/2019/01/30/podcasts4socialwork/.
Hitchcock, L., Smyth, N.J. & Sage, M. (2018, January 17). Social Work Distance
Education Assessment of Readiness Checklist (SW-DEAR). Teaching &
Learning in Social Work.
http://www.laureliversonhitchcock.org/2018/01/17/social-work-distance-
education-assessment-of-readiness-checklist-sw-dear/
Hitchcock, L. I., Sage, M., & Smyth, N. J. (Eds.). (2017, November 30). Technology
in social work education: Educators’ perspectives on the NASW Technology
Standards for Social Work Education and Supervision. Teaching & Learning in
Social Work. http://www.laureliversonhitchcock.org/2017/11/30/technology-in-
social-work-education-educators-perspectives-on-the-nasw-technology-standards-
for-social-work-education-and-supervision
Sage, M. (2014, August). Ethical use of social media: The responsibility of human
service providers. husITa. http://www.husita.org/ethical-use-of-social-media-the-
responsibility-of-human-services-providers/
Honors 2013 Recipient, Stone Soup Engaged Scholar
University of North Dakota
2007 Recipient, President’s Outstanding Service to University
Portland State University
2007 Recipient, Commission on Status of Women Essay Award
Portland State University
2002 Recipient, North Carolina Clinical Society Paper
East Carolina University
2000 Recipient, Heart of the Warrior Military Volunteer
Fort Bragg, NC 2000
GRANTS 2020-2022 Co-Investigator (with Joseph), Building a Fair Recommender
System for Foster Care Services within the Constraints of a
Sociotechnical System, National Science Foundation
($800,000)
2019-2024 Co-Investigator (with Semanchin Jones), Erie County Child
Welfare Leadership Partners, National Child Welfare
Workforce Institute. ($500,000)
2018-2020 Principal Investigator, Foster Youth Experiences with Digital
Relationships and Resilience, Les Brun Pilot Study Program
($3,777)
2018-2020 Co-Investigator, Examining How Foster Youth Define Social
Support and Connections, Les Brun Pilot Study Program
($3,795)
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2016-2021 Principal Investigator, North Dakota Indian Child Welfare
Partnership. Administration of Children and Families
($2,500,000)
2014-2019 Co-Investigator (with Barkdull), Recruitment and Retention of
Child Welfare Scholars in the Oil Patch, National Child
Welfare Workforce Institute. ($735,000)
2015 Principal Investigator. A Multidisciplinary Curriculum for
Motivational Interviewing in the Health Professions,
University of North Dakota. ($2,140)
2014-2015 Principal Investigator. Faith-Based Foster Parent Recruitment.
University of North Dakota. (25,000)
2015 Principal Investigator. ICWA Study of Compliance and
Training. Annie E. Casey Family Programs. ($29,000)
2014-2015 Principal Investigator. Family Team Decision Making
Evaluation, North Dakota Department of Social Services.
($14,000)
2011-2014 Evaluator. Fostering Connections for Native American Youth,
Administration for Children and Families.
($2,000,000/evaluation $120,000).
TEACHING University at Buffalo
SW 526: Interventions with Families MSW, Seated
SW 540: Advanced Standing Seminar MSW, Online
SW 620, Technology, Human Behavior, and Social Change DSW, Online
University of North Dakota
SWK 327, Social Work Research BSW, Online
SWK 424, Generalist Social Work with Individuals & Families BSW, Seated/Online
SWK 482, Field Education Seminar BSW, Seated
SWK 530, Advanced Practice with Individuals MSW, Seated
SWK 533, Advanced Practice with Families MSW, Seated/Online
SWK Elective, Motivational Interviewing BSW, Seated
SWK Elective, Motivational Interviewing MSW, Online
SWK Elective, Children’s Mental Health MSW, Seated/Online
Portland State University
SW 401, Introduction to Social Work BSW, Seated
SW 540, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Micro MSW, Seated
Special Topics in Child Welfare Research MSW, Hybrid
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Doctoral
Committee
2018-2019 DSW Outside Member, Jennifer Spitz
New York University School of Social Work
Undergraduate
Research
Supervision
2013-2014 Faculty Mentor, Nichole Nelson
University of North Dakota
SERVICE
University 2017-2018 Faculty IT Ad-Hoc Committee, University at Buffalo
2016-2017 Senate Compensation Committee, University of North
Dakota
2015-2016 University Senate College Representative, University at
North Dakota
2011-2017 Associate Member of the Graduate School, University of
North Dakota
2014-2017 Northern Plains Behavioral Health Space Use Committee,
University of North Dakota
2014 Dean Search Committee, University of North Dakota
2014 McNair Scholar Annual Review Committee, University of
North Dakota
School 2019-Present Strategic Planning Committee
2020-Present Field Workgroup Strategic Planning
2017-Present Faculty Teaching Consultant, University at Buffalo
2017-Present Research Committee, University at Buffalo
2018 CAST Child Welfare Certificate, University at Buffalo
2017-2018 Ad-hoc Orientation Redesign Committee, University at
Buffalo
2018 Reviewer, Nochajeski Award, PhD Student Paper Award,
University at Buffalo
2017-Present Faculty Advisor, University at Buffalo
2015-2016 Chair, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines
Associate Dean for Research Hiring Committee, University
of North Dakota
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2015 Chair, Ad-hoc Interprofessional Appointment Faculty
Hiring Committee, University of North Dakota
2012-2015 College of Nursing Research Committee (Chair, 2014-15) ,
University of North Dakota
2014-2015 Dean’s Technology Committee, University of North Dakota
2011-2012 Anti-Racism Committee, University of North Dakota
Department 2013-2017 BSSW Director, University at North Dakota
2017 Chair, BSSW Committee
2016 Faculty Hiring Committee
2012-2015 Strategic Planning Committee
2012-2014 Reaffirmation for CSWE Accreditation Writing Committee
2012-2013 Faculty Hiring Committee
2011-2013 MSW Committee
Profession &
Community
2020-present Research consultant, SAMHSA Native Connections Grant,
New Town, North Dakota
2019-2020 Motivational Interviewing Training Series, Pinnacle Family
Services, Niagara Falls, NY.
2019 Motivational Interviewing Training Series, Seneca Strong
Program, Seneca Nation.
2017-present Co-Chair, Co-Chair, AASWSW Grand Challenges
Harnessing Technology for Social Good
2015-present Chair, husITa International non-profit for ethical use of
technology in human services. (Chair, 2019-present)
2017-present Research consultant, Stitch Buffalo
2016-2019 Councilor, CSWE Council on Conferences and Faculty
Development
2015-2018 Co-Chair, Technology Track, CSWE Annual Program
Meeting
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2016-2017 Co-Chair, BPD Technology Committee
2013-2017 Coordinating Committee and Coalition, Spirit Lake Tribal
Children’s Services, St. Michaels, North Dakota
2011-2014 Community Violence Grant Steering Committee,
Community Violence Intervention Center, North Dakota
2012-2013 Coordinating Committee and Coalition, Spirit Lake Tribal
Children’s Services, St. Michaels, North Dakota
Manuscript,
Abstract, &
Grant Review
Regular:
Occasional:
Journal of Technology in Human
Services
NHSA Dialogue: Research to Practice
Joint World Conference on Social
Work
Social Work Distance Education
husITa Conference Special Track Children’s Bureau Grant Reviewer
Council on Social Work Education Erie County RFP Funding
Professional Memberships
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Dakota
MEDIA Gambini, B. (2020, Feb. 4). UB receives $800,000 NSF/Amazon grant to improve AI fairness
in foster care. University at Buffalo Research News:
http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2020/02/grant-ai-foster-care.html
Gambini, B. (2017, Nov. 15). Researcher receives major grant to help unify Native American
families. University at Buffalo Research News:
http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2017/11/sage-tribal-state-child-welfare.html
Pedraza, J. & Pedrazam D. (2017, Mar. 12). Collecting dreams. University of North Dakota
Discovery Research Magazine.
https://issuu.com/unduniversityrelations/docs/und_discovery_magazine_small
UND. (2016, Oct. 5). Federal grant supports UND and partners in work to improve services to
Native American children. University of North Dakota: http://blogs.und.edu/und-
today/2016/10/indian-child-welfare/
Tooley, A. (2014, Aug.) Interview with Dr. Melanie Sage on Social Media in social work and
social work education. In Focus: Social Work Blog. https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/in-
focus/interview-with-dr-melanie-sage.html
Smyth, N. (2016, September 12). Episode 199 - Karen Zgoda, Dr. Melanie Sage, Dr. Jonathan
Singer, and Dr. Lauri Goldkind: Technology-Mediated Assignments for Real World Learning.
inSocialWork® Podcast Series. http://www.insocialwork.org/episode.asp?ep=199
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Children’s Bureau Express (2015, Feb.). Site Visit: Technology promotes project knowledge,
implementation. Cbx.
Springer, P. (2011, Oct. 19). $1.5 million federal grant aims to reduce foster care placement.
InForum.
WEB LINKS Academia.edu Profile https://buffalo.academia.edu/MelanieSage
Google Scholar Profile https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FpXfcWMAAAAJ&hl
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniesage/
Research Gate Profile https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melanie_Sage
Publons Reviews Profile https://publons.com/researcher/1500960/melanie-sage/
ORC-ID Scholarly Profile https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3385-9650
Twitter Profile https://twitter.com/melaniesage
PRACTICE 2011 Social Work Coordinator, HUD VASH, Veterans’
Administration, Salem, OR
2008-2010 Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Supervisor, Private
Practice, Portland, OR
2008-2009 Field Supervisor, Contract, Portland State University
School of Social Work
2008-2010 Acute Care Coordinator, Providence Hospital, Portland, OR
2006-2008 Child Welfare Worker, Portland, OR
2004-2005 Child Welfare Trainer, San Bernardino, CA
2003-2005 Forensic Interviewer (on call), San Bernardino, CA
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
2019 National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Faculty Bootcamp
2018 Gamification Level 1: Sentential Games
2017 Quality by Design Online Teaching Assessment Course
2016 National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
Summer Research Institute
2011 Clinical Supervision Certification, Portland, OR
2003-2006 Clinical Supervision for Clinical Social Work License, CA
2003 Forensic Interviewer Certification, Level 1, Tri-County
Assessment Center