1. Heather M. Glenn
Missouri Western State University
(816)244-0921
Email: jhglenn52@gmail.com
Education
I have focused on the importance of societal and familial constructs on the development of
adolescence and early adulthood. I have also focused on the impact of conflict and conflict
resolution such as mediation and restorative justice.
2010-2016 B.S., Psychology and Political Science (minor in Peace and Conflict
Studies) Missouri Western State University Advisor: Edwin Taylor
Research
I am interested in exploring the relationship between mental illness and racial and gender
inequalities within my community. I am also interested in exploring the relationship between
these two variables and the impact they have on the familial structure.
Presentations
Cassity, B., Dussetschelger, D., Glenn, H., Shipp, S., Williams, J., and Ziemer, C. (2015,
April). Distracted Students, Engaging Teachers, Improved Memory, Oh My!
Poster presented at MRD Missouri Western State University.
Awards
2011-2013 Dean’s Honor List (GPA above 3.5)
2015 President’s Honor List (4.0 GPA)
Scholarships
2011-2012 Western’s Excellence Award
2012-2013 Dr. Joseph Ripple Memorial Book Fund
2013-2013 The Missouri Western State University Department of Economics,
Political Science, and Sociology Outstanding Sophomore in Political
Science
Selected Service
2014-present Secretary, Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society, Missouri Western
State University
Professional Memberships
2014-present Psi Chi National Honor Society
References
Dr. Edwin A. Taylor III, PhD
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Missouri Western State University
(816) 271-4344
etaylor8@missouriwestern.edu

2. Dr. Melinda Kovacs, PhD
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Missouri Western State University
(816) 271-4345
mkovacs@missouriwestern.edu
Dr. Jon Mandracchia, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Missouri Western State University
(816) 271-4528
jmandracchia@missouriwestern.edu