Committees and positions: - BSW Practice Content Committee
- BSW Policy Content Commitee
Courses taught: - SOWK 355 Communication & Interviewing Skills
- SOWK 375/376 Junior Practicum
- SOWK 391 Social Policy for Social Change
- SOWK 402 Generalist Practice for Social Change
Current research interests: - Sexual violence prevention
- Domestic violence prevention
- Culturally sensitive practice and policy
Academic experience: - MSW, University of Minnesota
- MBA, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- BSBA, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Practice experience: - Adjunct Assistant Professor, College of St. Benedict, 4.5 years
- Part-time MSW Instructor, Augsburg College, 1/2 year
- Area Training Manager, University of Minnesota, 2 years
- Child Protection Social Worker, Hennepin County, 3.5 years
- Diversity Trainer, Family Services, Inc., 1/4 year
- Program Director/Advocate, Simpson Transitional Housing, 2 years
- Business Consultant/Trainer, Women Venture, 2 years
- House Supervisor, Case de Esperanza, 1.3 years
Publications: - Valandra, (Summer 2007). Reclaiming Their Lives and Breaking Free: An Afrocentric Approach to Recovery from Prostitution. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 22,(2), 195-208.
- Valandra (2007, June). Learning Modules: Skills for Practice – Essay: Letter of Oppression. In Spandl, S. (Ed.). Social Work for Social Justice Resource Guide. St. Paul: School of Social Work, College of St. Catherine and University of St. Thomas.
- Valandra, (2005, Spring). Hearing the Voices of African American Children Healing from Sexual Abuse. Child Welfare Section Connection. Washington, DC: National Association of Social Workers
- Valandra, (2002). Rhythms of My Heart: Healing From Within. [CD]. Key of V! Productions. Richfield, Minnesota.
- Gibson, P. & Valandra. (2007, October). Study Abroad: A Model for Preparing Faculty to Conduct International Courses. Paper presented at the 53rd Annual Program Meetingof the Council on Social Work Education, October 27 - 30, 2007, San Francisco, CA.
- Valandra. (2004, April). Treatment Strategies: It Don’t Work Cuz I Ain’t Broke. Presentation at Child Abuse Prevention Conference, April 13, 2004, St. Paul, MN
- Valandra (2003, October). Through the Eyes of a Client-Practitioner: Healing from Child Sexual Abuse, Presentation. Presentation at St. Louis County Human Service Conference, October 9 – 10, 2003, Duluth, MN
- Valandra (2007, June). The Heart of the Matter: Integrating Catholic Social Teaching in Macro Practice Curriculum. Social Work for Social Justice Conference. College of St. Catherine and University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota.
- Valandra (2007, May). What Do Social Workers Really Do? Keynote Presentation. Senior Social Work Banquet, Social Work Department, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, St. Joseph, Minnesota.
- Valandra (2007, April). Reclaiming Their Lives and Breaking Free: An Afrocentric Approach to Recovery from Prostitution. Research Poster Symposium presented at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Valandra. (2006, April). The Face of Oppression. Listening Ear Crisis Center, April 18, 2006, Alexandria Mn
- Valandra (2005, July). Prism of Victimization: Culture, Age, & Ability. The 2005 Institute on Victim’s Studies. St. Cloud State University. July 26, 2005, St. Cloud, MN
- Valandra. (2005, April). Domestic Violence – A Silent Epidemic. Keynote Presentation. Take Back the Night. April 29, 2005, St. Cloud, MN.
- Valandra. (2005, April). Resources: What You Can Do About Child Sexual Abuse. Creative Memories. April 12, 2005, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Association memberships & affiliations: - National Association of Social Work - NASW
- Council on Social Work Education - CSWE
- Minnesota Family Based Services Association - MBSA
|
