Courtney Lee Waters
- Assistant Research Professor
- (520) 777-6701
- Gender and Women's Studies, Rm. 207
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- cwaters2@arizona.edu
Biography
Courtney Waters is an Assistant Research Professor at SIROW. Courtney has been engaged in community-based research and programming for over a decade. Since joining SIROW in 2013, she has held roles on several state and federally funded projects. Courtney’s work has centered primarily on program coordination, curriculum development and adaptation, and training development and delivery. Courtney is currently a Co-Project Director of multiple projects improving mental and behavioral health outcomes for youth. One of these projects provides resources, support, education, and training for youth, caregivers, and providers. Another provides prevention education, mental health treatment, and other supportive services to youth ages 12-24. She also supports the curriculum and training components of the 7 Generations Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. Beyond these project roles, Courtney is a faculty member for SIROW's M.A. in Program Design & Evaluation. She is also involved in organizing annual community events including Take Back the Night Tucson and the Youth and Peace Conference. Courtney holds Masters degrees from the University of Arizona and completed her Bachelors degree at Penn State.
Degrees
- M.S. Mexican American Studies, Latino Health & Wellness
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Characteristics of sexual health communication among Mexican American late adolescent couples
- MPH Maternal and Child Health
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Developing and evaluating a sexual and relationship violence prevention peer mentor program for youth ages 14-20
- B.S. Biobehavioral Health
- The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Work Experience
- University of Arizona South, Department of Psychology (2014 - 2017)
- University of Arizona, Southwest Institute for Research on Women (2013 - Ongoing)
- LeCroy & Milligan Associates, Inc. (2011 - 2013)
- University of Arizona, Department of Mexican American Studies (2010 - 2012)
- University of Arizona, Department of Mexican American Studies (2010 - 2012)
- University of Arizona, Department of Mexican American Studies (2010 - 2012)
Licensure & Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (2014)
Interests
Research
human sexuality, sexual health, sexuality education, sexual violence, relationship violence, interpersonal violence, mental health, trauma, relationships, wellbeing, youth, young adults
Teaching
human sexuality, sexual health, sexuality education, public health prevention, child abuse and neglect, sexual violence, relationship violence, interpersonal violence
Courses
2017-18 Courses
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Child Abuse+Neglect:Clin
PSYV 380 (Spring 2018) -
Health Psychology
PSYV 383 (Spring 2018)
Scholarly Contributions
Presentations
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, April). LGBTQ+ Equity Deep Dive Training. Virtual training open to the public. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, August). LGBTQ+ Equity Deep Dive Training. In-person training, open to the public. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, August). LGBTQ+ Equity: 101 and Best Practices. Maricopa County OPA Training. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, December). LGBTQ+ Equity Deep Dive Training. In-person training, open to the public. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, May). LGBTQ+ Equity Deep Dive Training. Virtual training for homeless shelter providers. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, May). LGBTQ+ Equity Training. Tucson-Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness General Council. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, October). Introduction to LGBTQ+ Equity in Elementary School Settings. Tucson Unified School District K-8 Counselor Professional Learning Day. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, October). LGBTQ+ Equity Deep Dive Training. SIROW department training. Tucson, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, October). Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health. Arizona Health Equity Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, September). Supporting and Affirming Your LGBTQ+ Child. Life and Work Connections workshop. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
- Nelson, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, August). Embracing Our Connections: The Next Generation of Native Healthcare Leaders. Region 7 Tribal Behavioral Health Summit. Mayetta, KS: HRSA and SAMHSA.
- Nelson, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, August). Honoring Our Roots: The Next Generation of Native Healthcare Leaders. Region 7 Tribal Behavioral Health Summit. Mayetta, KS: HRSA and SAMHSA.
- Waters, C. L., & Fowler, S. (2024, August). LGBTQ+ 101: Best Practices for Affirmation in Elementary Settings. Tucson Unified School District Professional Learning Day. Tucson, AZ.
- Waters, C. L., & Fowler, S. (2024, August). LGBTQ+ 101: Best Practices for Affirmation. Tucson Unified School District Professional Learning Day. Tucson, AZ.
- Waters, C. L., & Fowler, S. (2024, January). LGBTQ+ Equity Deep Dive Training. Tucson Unified School District Professional Learning Day. Tucson, AZ.
- Waters, C. L., & Fowler, S. (2024, March). LGBTQ+ 101: Best Practices for Affirmation. Tucson Unified School District Professional Learning Day. Tucson, AZ.
- Waters, C. L., & Fowler, S. (2024, March). LGBTQ+ Equity Deep Dive Training. Presented to Spectrum+ project team. Tucson, AZ.
- Waters, C. L., & Fowler, S. (2024, October). LGBTQ+ 101: Best Practices for Affirmation in Elementary Settings. Tucson Unified School District Professional Learning Day. Tucson, AZ.
- Waters, C. L., & Fowler, S. (2024, October). LGBTQ+ 101: Best Practices for Affirmation. Tucson Unified School District Professional Learning Day. Tucson, AZ.
- Waters, C. L., & Lucero, A. (2024, May). Uplifting LGBTQ+ Youth Voices through the Youth Storytelling Project. 2024 Conference on Adolescent Health. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan, Adolescent Health Initiative.
Poster Presentations
- Waters, C. L., & Powell, C. M. (2018, October). Addressing inequalities in healthcare and disparities in risk factors facing trans-identified women experiencing homelessness. Ending Gender Inequalities Evidence to Impact Conference. Johannesburg, South Africa: Research Triangle International.
Other Teaching Materials
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024. LGBTQ+ Equity Training Resource and Companion Guide. University of Arizona SIROW.
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024. LGBTQ+ Equity Training Series Facilitator Companion Guide. University of Arizona SIROW.
Others
- Fowler, S., & Waters, C. L. (2024, December). CMHS Programmatic Progress Report (PPR) LGBTQI+ Family Support. .
- Wray, J., Brinley, C., & Waters, C. L. (2024, April). Spectrum+ Project Binnual Report— April 2024. .
- Wray, J., Brinley, C., & Waters, C. L. (2024, December). Spectrum+ Project Annual Report—December 2024. .
