Committees and Positions:
- MSW Admissions Committee
- University of St. Thomas Graduate Marketing & Communications Commission
Academic Experience:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), College of Saint Catherine (1993)
- Master of Social Work (MSW), College of Saint Catherine ~ University of Saint Thomas School of Social Work (1998)
- Adjunct Faculty, University of Wisconsin – River Falls, Social Work Program (2000-2010)
Current Research Interests:
- Currently pursuing Doctorate Degree in Organizational Development, with interest in the areas of Strategic Planning in Non-Profit Organizations
- Organizational Culture and Systemic Change in School Systems and Human Services Agencies
Practice Experience:
- Children's mental health (individual and family therapy, home-based services)
- School social work
- Non-profit development and management
- Child protection
- Juvenile diversion & outreach services
- Domestic violence
Presentations:
- Mental Health in Schools: The School Social Worker’s Role in Addressing Student Mental Health Issues at School. School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) Annual Conference. April 2006. Boston, MA.
- Mental Health in Schools: The School Social Worker’s Role in Addressing Student Mental Health Issues at School. Wisconsin School Social Work Association (WSSWA) Annual Conference. November 2007. Green Lake, WI.
- Mental Health in Schools: The School Social Worker’s Role in Addressing Student Mental Health Issues at School. Wausau Area School District Student Services Professional Development Session. December 2007. Wausau, WI.
- Addressing Mental Health Needs of Students on Medications: Is It Any of Our Business? Wisconsin School Social Work Association (WSSWA) Annual Conference. November 2008. Green Lake, WI.
- Children’s Mental Health: Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Children. CESA 11 Keys to Success Conference. March 2010. Osceola, WI.
- Coordinated Family Services: A Model for Home, School Community Collaboration. Wisconsin School Social Work Association (WSSWA) Annual Conference. November 2010. Green Lake, WI.
Consultation Experience:
- Staff Development in Public Schools and Human Services Agencies in Children’s Mental Health and Behavioral Supports
- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in Home and Child Care settings
Association Memberships & Affiliations:
- Member - National Association of Social Workers
- Member - Organizational Development (OD) Network
- Member - Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Member - Council on Advancement in Education (CASE)
Other Activities:
- Currently pursuing Doctorate Degree in Organizational Development.
- Founder and Board President of a non-profit organization; the Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy & Consulting Center (WWAACC), Inc.
- Commitete Vice-Chair, St. Croix County Coordinated Family Services Committee
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