Summary
Research interests
My main research interest is focused on how crises impact mental health in society. I have been using claims data for multiple research projects such as my dissertation and working with my advisor on the opioid epidemic.
Faculty mentors
- Dr. Sarah Friedman
Awards
- Third Place award at the University Graduate Student Association 2021 Fall Poster Symposium
- Recipient of the 2021 GSA Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship
- Recipient of the Fall 2020 GSA Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship
- Recipient of the Dean Merit Scholarship Award for 2019-2020
Selected presentations
- Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Patel, K., Liu, Y., & Friedman, S. (2020). A descriptive analysis of the frequencies of characteristics associated with opioid misuse and urine drug testing among Nevada Medicaid beneficiaries. Poster presented at: 2020 Nevada Public Health Virtual Conference; 2020 Sep 21-23; held virtually.
- Hartzell, S., Hagan, M., & Devereux, P. (2021). Disproportionate Impacts of COVID-19 on Underrepresented Minority University Students: A Mixed Methods Survey to Assess Needs and Hear Student Voices. Poster presented at: AAHB 2021 Virtual Scientific Meeting; 2021 Mar 2-26; held virtually.
- Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Albertson, E., Liu, Y., & Friedman, S. (2021). Urine Drug Testing Among Nevada Primary Care Providers with Opioid-Prescribed Patients: Identifying Characteristics Associated with Higher Use. Poster presented at: Addiction Health Services Research Conference 2021; 2021 Oct 13-15; held virtually.
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Hartzell, S., Keller, M. S., Albertson, E., Liu, Y., & Friedman, S. (2021). Use of urine drug testing among Nevada Medicaid primary care providers with opioid-prescribed patients: Identifying characteristics associated with higher use. Poster presented at: APHA's 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo; 2021 Oct 24-27; held virtually and in-person.
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Hartzell, S., LaMotte, M., Hagan, M., & Devereux, P. (2021). A mixed methods approach to understanding college student’s experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Poster presented at: UNR Graduate Student Association 2021 Fall Poster Symposium; 2021 Nov 5; Reno, NV.
Selected publications
- Thomas, S.Y. & Lanterman, J. L. (2017). A national analysis of shackling laws and policies as they relate to pregnant incarcerated women. Feminist Criminology Journal, 14(2), 263-284.
- Taylor, M. & Thomas, S. Y. (2015). Juveniles behind bars: Risks and remedies. In M. Cavanaugh and M. McShane (Eds.), Understanding juvenile justice and delinquency (p. 197-211). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger Publishing.
- Friedman, S., Patel, K., Liu, Y., Hartzell, S., & Keller, M. S. (2020). Urine drug testing among opioid-naïve and long-term opioid Nevada Medicaid beneficiaries. Substance Use & Misuse, 55(14), 2314-2020. DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1805467
- Hartzell, S. Y. T., Hagen, M. M., & Devereux, P. G. (2021). Disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on university students in underrepresented groups: A quantitative and qualitative descriptive study to assess needs and hear student voices. Journal of Higher Education Management, 36(1), 142-151.
- Hagen, M. M., Hartzell, S. Y. T., & Devereux, P. G. (2021). Social media use and COVID-19: A cross-sectional study examining health behaviors, knowledge, and mental health among University of Nevada, Reno students. Health Behavior Research, 4(2).
- Hartzell, S. T. (2019, September 25). A National Analysis of Shackling Laws and Policies as they Relate to Pregnant Incarcerated Women. Presented at the NPHA Conference, Reno, NV.
- Thomas, S.Y. & Lanterman, J. L. (2017). A National Analysis of Shackling Laws and Policies as they Relate to Pregnant Incarcerated Women. Feminist Criminology Journal.
- Taylor, M. & Thomas, S. Y. (2015). Juveniles behind bars: Risks and remedies. In M. Cavanaugh and M. McShane (Eds.), Understanding juvenile justice and delinquency (p. 197-211). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger Publishing.
Volunteer experience
- Vice President, NAMI of Northern Nevada, March 2018-current
Education
2023 (anticipated) Ph.D. in Public Health with specialization in Social and Behavioral Health
2014 M.A. in Criminal Justice, University of Nevada, Reno
2013 B.A. in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Music, Western Washington University