Public Health Focus/Interests:
Natalie Kasiborski is a dedicated public health consultant and assistant professor. She has over 15 years of experience working in the public health arena, as an expert educator, clinical social worker, agency leader and program director specializing in rural and mental health. Through her work with the School Community Health Alliance of Michigan, she provides technical assistance around school-based mental health and social emotional support to programs, schools, and providers across the State of Michigan. In 2021, she was named “40 under 40 in Public Health” by the De Beaumont Foundation, an honor awarded to recognize leaders whose creativity and innovation are strengthening communities, innovating bold solutions, improving health, and changing lives. Dr. Kasiborski is also an assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in the Department of Public Health, where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate level courses.
Dr. Kasiborski earned a Doctorate in Social Work and a Master of Public Health degree from Michigan State University, and a Master of Social Work degree and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work, 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Public Health, 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Social Work, Interpersonal Practice with Children, Youth, and Families, 2006
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2004
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Public Health Courses Taught:
PH 101: Introduction to Public Health
PH 892: Public Health Applied Practice Experience
SW 490: Families in Poverty
SW 829: Essential Tools for Research
SW 830: Research Methods
Professional Experience/Expertise:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), Certified Master Trainer, 2018
National Health Service Corp Alumna
Local Public Health
Grant-Writing
Program Development
School-Based Healthcare
Mental Health
Clinical Therapist
Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health
Professional Activities or Current Research:
National Association of Social Workers
Michigan Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
School Community Health Alliance of Michigan, Board of Directors
MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center Advisory Committee Member
Recent Publications, Presentations:
Presentations:
Invited Panelist. (2018). Empowering Youth as Healthcare Consumers: Perspectives on Transition from Pediatrics, Family Medicine, and School-Based Health”, facilitated by Peggy McManus from the National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health. 2018 Conference on Adolescent Health. Ann Arbor, MI. April 23-24, 2018.
Swain, M. & Kasiborski, N. (2018). Improving Behavioral Health Care Access through a Local Health Department Model in Schools. 18th Annual Academy Health National Health Policy Conference. Washington, DC. February 5-6, 2018
Kasiborski, N. & Van Dam, E. (2015). Integrating care within a School Based Health Center: Increasing capacity through the expanded role of mental health professionals. Conference on Adolescent Health. Ann Arbor, MI. April 24, 2015.
Kasiborski, N. & Moore, T. (2015). Roots and causes of challenging behaviors: Reframing complex trauma. Annual Child Abuse Council Conference. Petoskey, MI. April 17, 2015.
Kasiborski, N. (2014). The Importance of routines: Helping children with sleep, meals, and transitions. Invited presentation at Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Early Childhood Networking Night. Petoskey, MI. October, 8, 2014.
Kasiborski, N., Peacock, L., & Grabruck, M. (2014). Pathways community HUB model and the School Based Health Center. School-Community Health Alliance 10th Anniversary Conference. Bellaire, MI. July 25, 2014.
Kasiborski, N. (2013). Look what I can do: What to expect in your child’s development. Invited presentation at Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Early Childhood Networking Night. Petoskey, MI. March 13, 2013.
Schmittel, E., Kubiak, S. & Kasiborski, N. (2010). Relating incarcerated mothers’ family violence and support to loss of parental rights. Poster presentation for National Council on Family Relations Conference, Minneapolis, MN. November.
Kasiborski, N., & Lampen, M. (2010).Implementation of an International Social Work Experience in Mexico: Lessons Learned. Oral paper accepted for presentation at the 2010 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Portland, OR: October 14-17, 2010.
Kasiborski, N., Ahmedani, B., & Kubiak, S.P. (2010). The Role of Peer Mentoring in Doctoral Education. Oral paper accepted for presentation at the 2010 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Portland, OR: October 14-17, 2010
Schmittel, E., Kasiborski, N., & Kubiak, S.P. (2010). Foster Care Experiences of Children Born to Incarcerated Women. Oral paper accepted for presentation at the 2010 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Portland, OR: October 14-17, 2010.
Kasiborski, N., & Schmittel, E. (2010). Showcase: Mothers Exiting Prison: Predicting Child Welfare outcomes in a Longitudinal Study. Oral Paper accepted for presentation at the 2010 Graduate Academic Conference: Showcase Room, East Lansing, MI: March 26, 2010
Kubiak, S., Kasiborski, N., & Schmittel, E. (2010). Mothers Exiting Prison: Predicting Child Welfare Outcomes in a Longitudinal Study. Oral Paper accepted for presentation at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Francisco, CA: January 14-17.
Publications:
Kubiak, S.P., Kasiborski, N., Karim, N., & Schmittel, E. (2012). Does subsequent criminal justice involvement predict foster care and termination of parental rights for children born to incarcerated women? Social Work in Public Health, 27(1-2), 129-47.
Kennedy, A.C., Agbenyiga, D., Kasiborski, N., & Gladden, J. (2010). Risk chains over the life course among homeless urban adolescent mothers: Altering their trajectories through formal support. Children and Youth Services Review, 32, 1740-1749.
Kubiak, S.P., Kasiborski, N., & Schmittel, E. (2010). Assessing long-term outcomes of an intervention designed for pregnant incarcerated women. Research on Social Work Practice, 20 (5), 528-535.
Kubiak, S.P., Kasiborski, N. & Schmittel, E. (2010). Maternal Criminal Justice and Child Welfare Involvement. Report submitted to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
