Robyn E. Henderson-Espinoza

Currently located in Chicago, IL
Email: robyn at irobyn dot com

http://www.irobyn.com

EDUCATION
2006 Master’s of Theological Studies (Theology & Ethics). Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on the campus of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Thesis Entitled:

Dreaming of Our Future Together: Birthing Ecclesial Feminism, under the supervision of Dr. Nancy E. Bedford

2005-2006 Clinical Pastoral Education, Level II Residency. Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL.

2004-2005 Clinical Pastoral Education, Level I. Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, IL.

2001-2002 Post-Graduate Work (Religion): Logsdon School of Theology at Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX under the supervision of Rev. Dr. Dan Stiver.

2001 Bachelor of Arts (Theology) 2001: Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX.
Minors: Biblical Languages & Leadership

CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS & TRAININGS
2006 What will it Take?: Building the Safest State for all Women and Girls, Year-long lecture series sponsored by The Chicago Foundation for Women Chicago, IL.

2006 Understanding Microbicides: The Power Of HIV Prevention In Women’s Hands? A Symposium Sponsored by the Chicago Foundation for Women & CARE Chicago, IL.

2006 Legal Protection for Battered Immigrants, DePaul University Chicago, IL.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
The Anti-Violence Movement. Social Psychology, Political Sociology. Political Theology, Liberation Theology. Feminist Theories. Economics and Economies. Critical Race, Class, and Gender Theories. Migration, Urban Decay, and Violence. Nomadic Theories. Mixed Methods Research Design.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2004-2006 Research Assistant and Digital Editor. Aided in digitizing a book on Henry Steele Olcott to be published by the Theosophy Society, Wheaton, IL. Dr. Daniel Chandler, Evanston, IL.

2003-2004 Research Assistant, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL Dr. Gennifer Brooks.

PUBLICATIONS

Henderson-Espinoza, Robyn E. Dreaming of Our Future Together: Birthing Ecclesial Feminism, Evanston, IL

MANUSCRIPTS AND THE FORTHCOMING

  1. Bang your pots and pans! What ever happened to Feminist Activism?
  2. Migration and Urban Decay: Efforts to Understand Urban Migration and its Violence.
  3. Borders as signposts?: Exploring the possibility of gender neutrality and/or being gendered.

FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
2002-2005 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Award
1995-2002 Logsdon School of Theology Ministerial Grant (Undergraduate & Post-Graduate Award).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006-2007 Parent Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault, Violence Recovery Services of Heartland Alliance.

2006-2007 Spanish language Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault, Violence Recovery Services of Heartland Alliance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, MINISTERIAL, & OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2006-Present State of Illinois, Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Crime Victim Services Division: Claims Analyst serving the Crime Victims Compensation Bureau. Processes claims by reviewing filings, providing and gathering information, and preparing reports. Obtains information by contacting witnesses, attorneys, claimants, and others; developing questions; reviewing files and documents; and conducting research. Serves as resource in areas of general and/or specialized knowledge; attending meetings; assisting in preparation of public education materials. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, Chicago, IL.

2006-2007 Heartland Human Care Services, an affiliate of Heartland Alliance. Trauma Support Case Manager with Violence Recovery Services [Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Legal Advocacy]. Managed cases and provided therapeutic and legal advocacy services, Chicago, IL.

2006-Present Nine19, Inc. Consultant. Nine19 is a small business financial consultant – including basic financial setup, workflow processes, hiring, and company growth. My contribution as a consultant is with writing and editing of employee manuals, and policies.

2006-Present: Starbucks. Barista, Holiday & Seasonal Work. Volunteer to provide support and resources during peak times of the year, Chicago, IL.

2005-2006 Northwest Community Hospital. Chaplain [Resident, Legal & Ethical Advisor for Critical Care, Cardiac Surveillance Units, and Post-Surgery], Arlington Heights, IL.

2004-2005 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Faith Passage Mentor. Faith Passage was a Lilly funded yearlong spiritual and leadership (Wesleyan) development program committed to nurturing and empowering 30 high school youth in making a “faith passage” from adolescence to adulthood, Evanston, IL.

2003-2005 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Manager of the Student Computing Lab & Media Services Resource, Evanston, IL.

2002-2003 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Computer Lab Monitor And Media Coordinator, Evanston, IL.

2002-2004 Garrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryUnited Library, Evanston, IL.

2001-2002 Abilene Independent School District. Substitute Teacher. Abilene, TX.

1993-1999 Independent Consultant for Student and Young Adult Ministries primarily with Texas Baptists.

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, IL Chapter [cycle team]

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
2006 Legal and Legislative Issues Committee at the Chicago Battered Women’s Network

2006 LGBTQ Issues Committee at the Chicago Battered Women’s Network

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Anthropology

American Academy of Religion