JENNIFER GUNSAULLUS, PHD
Jennifer@DrJennsDen.com

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Sociology, 2006
State University of New York at Albany
Dissertation Title: The “Condom Lady” Speaks – Female Sexuality Discourses
and HIV Prevention in Community-Based Organizations

Summer Institute on Sexuality, Society, and Health, 2001
San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts, Social Relations, 1995
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Phi Beta Kappa, Highest Honors, Departmental Honors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

~Relationship & Intimacy Doctor, 2005–Current
Self-employed with Sexuality Outside “The Box”
• Coach individuals and counsel couples on relationships and intimacy.
• Conduct interactive workshops, lectures, and trainings.
• Write magazine/newspaper columns on sexual empowerment and holistic living.
• Host and write popular online educational video podcast show on female sexuality, called In the Den with Dr. Jenn.

~Coordinator for HIV Prevention with Positives Program, 2006–2007
The LGBT Community Center, San Diego, CA
• Wrote comprehensive HIV curriculum for HIV-positive community.
• Facilitated collaboration with two other agencies in HIV prevention in ethnic minority communities.
• Counseled newly HIV diagnosed individuals for referrals and support.

~Adjunct Faculty and Director of Theater Production, 2004-2006
California State University San Marcos
• Designed and implemented curriculum studying Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues. Analyzed and critiqued major themes of the play and explored cultural understandings and interpretations of women’s bodies and sexualities.
• Directed three productions of The Vagina Monologues (two years in a row).
• Orchestrated “Vagina Fest” fundraising and awareness-raising event around play productions.
• Taught Women and Health course (with focus on sexual health) two years.

~Research Assistant, 1998–2003
Welfare Research, Inc., Albany, NY
• Assisted Senior Writer/Editor and Executive Director with research,
writing, and data processing and analysis.
• Designed survey, analyzed data, and wrote report for youth skills evaluation program.
• Conducted phone interview surveys and analysis on public information campaign for youth, pregnancy, and child support.
• Assisted in grant writing for community-based HIV-prevention organizations.

~Coordinator for Health Promotion Graduate Assistant, 2001–2003
Health & Counseling Center, State University of New York at Albany
• Co-facilitated Project SHAPE (Sexual Health and Peer Education) including fall training of 20 new members.
• Presented “safer sex” interactive programs in classrooms and residence halls to groups of up to 80 students.
• Designed and implemented new sexual health workshops (Communication with a Partner about Safer Sex and Cultural Competency and Sexual Health).

~Lecturer, 1999–2001
Sociology Department, State University of New York at Albany
• Taught Sociology of Gender and Sociology of Families courses.
• Developed entire courses: chose readings; created syllabi; wrote and presented lectures; and graded projects, exams, and class debates.
• Generated an open-minded, enjoyable, and comfortable learning environment.

~Co-teacher, Spring 1999
Sociology Department, State University of New York at Albany
• Wrote and presented lectures for Family Demography.
• Conducted small discussion groups.
• Assisted in preparing and grading exams.
• Acted as liaison between students and professor.

~Teaching/Graduate Assistant, 1996-1998
Sociology Department, State University of New York at Albany
• Assisted in teaching Medical Sociology, Social Demography, and Family Sociology.
• Wrote and presented lectures, edited and graded student research papers, and assisted in preparing and grading exams.
• Conducted library research.
• Performed data analysis for research project.

~Community Service Supervisor, 1993-1995
Lehigh Literacy Corps, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
• Assessed tutoring performance of students on-site at various community locations.
• Organized and maintained information about tutoring locations and tutoring hours status.
• Responded to tutors’ administrative questions.

PAPERS AND POSTERS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

“Using Technology for Holistic Sexual Education” Lecture 2008
San Diego Sex Therapy, Education, & Medicine

“The Future of Sex Education: Podcasting & The Internet” Poster Presentation 2008
AASECT Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA

“Triple S: Sociology, Sexuality, & Spirituality” Poster Presentation 2007
AASECT Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC

“Female Sexual Health and Community-Based Organizations: 2002
How to Promote Positive Sexuality?” Round Table Presentation
Annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Chicago, IL

“Battle On! Xena: Warrior Princess and Women in On-Line Communities” 1999
Round Table Presentation at Eastern Sociological Society, Philadelphia, PA

GRANTS

Research and Travel Grants (3) 2001-2002
Graduate Student Organization, State University of New York at Albany

Initiatives for Women 2001
State University of New York at Albany

PUBLICATIONS

“Awakening to Sexual Self-Love,” Vision Magazine, February. 2008

“The Shadows of Sexuality,” Vision Magazine, October. 2008

“Connections: Sex & Relationships,” Monthly columnist for Prime 2008
(San Diego Seniors) newspaper, January – December.

“The Radical Notion of Feeling Good,” Roxanne Magazine, June. 2008

“If Your Vagina Got Dressed, What Would it Wear?” Roxanne Magazine, Feb. 2008

“The Politics of AIDS: Sexual Pleasure and Danger,” in Introducing the New 2006 Sexuality Studies. Editors: Steven Seidman, Nancy Fischer, and Chet Meeks.

PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES

• Erotic Play: 5 Keys to Making it Hot!, Cal State San Marcos, CA
• Getting Out of Your Brain and Into Your Body, San Diego Mensa
• Erotic Play: Making Intimacy Fun & Sexy, Cal State San Marcos, CA
• Women's Embracing Sexuality Workshop, San Diego LGBT Women's Resource Center, CA
• Is There Sex After 69?, OASIS Senior Education, San Diego
• The Art of Living a Passionate Life: Holistic Tips for Holistic Sensuality, Lululemon Athletica, La Jolla, CA
• Deepening Intimacy - A Couples Workshop, Tango Wine, San Diego, CA
• Got Passion?, OASIS Senior Education, San Diego
• For Women Only: Intimacy & Connections, The LGBT 50+ Services, San Diego
• Sexuality as an Access to Being, San Diego Consciousness Group
• Women Living with HIV, Panel Facilitator, Poz Day, San Diego, CA
• The Future of Sex Education: Podcasting & The Internet, Poster Presentation at AASECT Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
• Empowering Women’s Sexuality, Shakti Rising, San Diego, CA
• Coed Coffee Chats – Sex & Relationships, Café Open Discussions
• Healthy Relationships & Sexuality, Facilitated discussion, Vista, CA
• Erotic Movie Review for Women, San Diego, CA
• Women & HIV Prevention, Training for County of San Diego HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch
• Living a Sexually Healthy Life, Cal State San Marcos
• Love Your Body: How Do I Do That?, Cal State San Marcos
• Hot at Any Age: Reclaiming Female Sexuality, The LGBT Women’s Resource Center and Senior Services, San Diego, CA
• HIV, Spirituality, & Life Mission, The LGBT Center Positive Living Group, San Diego, CA
• Living Passionately, The LGBT Center 50+ Senior Fair, San Diego, CA
• Triple S: Sociology, Sexuality, & Spirituality, Poster Presentation at AASECT Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC
• Safer Sex Through Sensuality, HIV Women’s Conference, San Diego, CA
• Sex Positive Feminism Discussion Panel, NOW California State Conference
• The Feminine Mystique: Where are We Today?, OASIS Senior Center, San Diego, CA
• Fantasies, The LGBT Center Latino Services and The Rubber Rose, San Diego, CA
• The Vagina Monologues: What’s All the Hype?, OASIS Senior Education, San Diego, CA
• Breast Cancer Spa Pampering Evening: Body-Image, Womanhood, and Sensuality, SK-Sanctuary, La Jolla, CA
• Attracting Abundance into Your Business, Professional Women’s Wellness Network, San Diego, CA
• Media Literacy & Body-Image, San Diego Women’s Film Foundation and the The Girl Scouts, San Diego, CA
• Women’s Sexual Empowerment Night, Freeform Fitness, San Diego, CA
• Female Sexual Health and Community-Based Organizations: How to Promote Positive Sexuality? annual American Sociological Association, Chicago, IL
• Battle On! Xena: Warrior Princess and Women in On-Line Communities Annual Eastern Sociological Society, Philadelphia, PA

SERVICE, MEMBERSHIP, AND HONORS

• Founder of Professional Women in Holistic Health, 2008-2009
• Caregiver Support Group Facilitator, Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego, 2005-2009
• Member, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, 2006-2008
• Director, The Vagina Monologues Benefit for Shakti Rising, San Diego, 2006-2007
• Organizer, Lunafest Film Festival Benefit Show, 2006
• Volunteer Tent Host for Cancer Survivorship San Diego!, 2006
• Woman of Distinction Recognition, Cal State San Marcos, 2006
• Vice President, Professional Women’s Wellness Network, 2006
• Actor, The Vagina Monologues Benefit Performance, North Park, San Diego, 2005
• Accomplishment Coaching Program demonstration client, 2004-2005
• Sexuality Week Committee, State University of NY at Albany, 2002 and 2003
• Albany Vagina Women (presented benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues), 2002 and 2003, and Fundraising Committee, 2003
• Vice President’s Advisory Council - HIV Prevention, State University of NY at Albany, 2002
• Actor in several independent community theater productions, Albany, NY, 2001-2003
• Graduate Student Organization Grant Reviewer, State University of NY at Albany, 2000-2001
• WORD (State University of NY at Albany campus women’s service organization), 1997-2000
• Eastern Sociological Society, 1999
• American Sociological Association Honors Program, 1995-1996
• Omicron Delta Kappa (honorary leadership society), Lehigh University, 1995
• Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life, Lehigh University, 1995
• Treasurer, Alpha Phi Omega (service organization), Lehigh University, 1992-1995