Curriculum Vitae.
An abridged list documenting various experience, qualifications, and professional highlights. A full CV is available via the download button below.
(Last Updated: 4/30/2024)
Education
University of WI - Stout
BS Human Development & Family Studies | 2018
Concentration: Gender & Sexuality Education
MS Marriage & Family Therapy | 2020
Graduate Certificate: Sex Therapy
Antioch University New England
PhD Couple & Family Therapy | Anticipated 2025
Planned Dissertation Topic: Experiences of Transgender MFTs
Advisor: Markie Twist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, CSE
Licensure
Wisconsin
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License Number: 2130-124
Current through February 2025
Minnesota
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
License Number: 4374
Current through June 2024
Supervisor: Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, LMFT, CST
Current & Recent Positions
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Marriage & Family Therapist: Edges Wellness (2021-Present)
Expand services to Wisconsin and provide competent, affirming and social justice-informed care for individuals and families.
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Instructor Support: University of Guelph (2020-2023)
Assist instructor in facilitating courses in the Intensive Sex Therapy Training Program through processing application materials, conducting small group experiences, and managing the course’s online learning environment.
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Editorial Assistant: Journal of Sexual & Relationship Therapy (2022-Present)
Support journal efforts by collaborating with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy.
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Teaching Fellow: Antioch University New England (2023-present)
Serve as adjunct instructor in the Gender-Affirming Clinical Practice certificate, teaching graduate-level courses including Gender in Context.
Other Notable Positions
UW-Stout Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services
Teaching Specialist 2022
The Qube: UW-Stout’s LGBTQIA+ Resource Center
Graduate Assistant 2019-2020; Outreach Coordinator 2014-2017
UW-Stout Graduate Certificate in Sex Therapy
Graduate Assistant 2019
University of Wisconsin System Student Representatives
Chair 2018; Inclusivity Director 2017-2018
UW-Stout Department of Human Development & Family Studies
HDFS 257 Lifespan Sexuality Teaching Assistant 2015-2018
Highlighted Presentations, Trainings, & Guest Lectures
“Expanding Gender Inclusive Practices”
Annual three-part training and professional development program for college faculty and staff of Madison College. 2021-present
“Working with Trans Young Adults and Expanding Competency”
Training given to employees of Transition Resource Agencies under the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. 2021
“Considerations for Work with Queer and Trans Clients: Then, Now, and Looking Forward”
Guest Lecture presented to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Couple and Family Therapy graduate students. 2021
Published Works
Schoenike, C. J. & Schoenike, D. (2024). Found family: Connection and community as transgender practitioners and researchers [commentary]. Sexual & Relationship Therapy, 39(2), 296-300. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2024.2335688
Schoenike, C. J. (2023). A wolf in wolf’s clothing: K. J. Zucker and cisgenderist research literature. Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies, 2(3-4), 222-248. https://doi.org/10.57814/a028-x357
Schoenike, C. J. (2022) I Wanted a Clever Title About Impostor Syndrome and High Expectations but Nothing Felt Good Enough. The MFT Courier, 37(1), 5-7.
Twist, M. L. C. & Schoenike, C. J. (2020) Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired? Orgasmed? H.A.L.T.O. Check. The MFT Courier, 35(1), 7-10.
Schoenike, C. J. (2020) Spread Love (and Buttercream!): Recipes and Reflections Where Love is the First Ingredient and a Sweeter World is Ours for the Baking. Thèm de la Crème
Schoenike, C. J., Jurek, M., & Barnett, A. (2016). Transgender Discrimination and Poverty: Barriers to Human Rights. NCFR Report: Family Focus, FF69. 14-15
Selected Awards
2024 Community Advocate of the Year
2020 UW-Stout Memorial Student Center Graduate Student Employee of the Year
2018 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ People
2018 Samuel E. Wood Medallion Award
2018 4:51 Film Festival Silver Medal
2018 Griesbach Award for Excellence in LGBTQIA+ Advocacy
2017 Debra Davis Award for Transgender Advocacy (pictured)