Curriculum Vitae.

An abridged list documenting various experience, qualifications, and professional highlights. A full CV is available via the download button below.

(Last Updated: 11/25/2024)

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: Training and Supervision Experiences of Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) Identifying Couple and Family Therapists

Advisor & Dissertation Chair: Markie Twist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, CSE

Licensure & Certifications

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 2025

Supervisor: Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, LMFT, CST

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists

Certified Sex Therapist

Initial Certification: November 2024

Current through November 2027

Current & Recent Positions

  • Marriage & Family Therapist: Edges Wellness (2021-Present)

    Expand services to Wisconsin and provide competent, affirming and social justice-informed care for individuals and families.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Adjunct Faculty: 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 Goebel-Macklin Award

  • 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)