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Education
2000
Doctor of Philosophy,
Counselor Education, Oregon
State University, Corvallis, OR
1996
Specialist in Education,
Counselor Education
Master of Science,
Counseling, University of
North
Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro,
NC
1992
Bachelor of Arts,
Psychology/Women's Studies,
Beloit College,
Beloit, WI
2000-Current
Educational Consultant
Self Employed
Design and implement seminars, workshops, retreats and keynote addresses regarding training, leadership, team building, community development and diversity for public and private industry. Identify organizational needs and apply programs accordingly. Work with individuals, small groups and large audiences. Present at conferences. Maintain a website and market services. Consult for colleges and universities.
2005
Interim Director of Counseling Center
Johnson State College • Johnson, VT
Managed Counseling Center. Supervised three Interns and an Administrative Assistant. Worked collaboratively with College President, Deans, Faculty and Administrators for the best interests of students and the college. Responded to crises. Conducted individual psychotherapy. Provided training.
2002-2006
Psychotherapist, Cornerstone Psychotherapy
Self-Employed • Burlington, VT
Served as a psychotherapist in a group private practice. Worked with individuals, couples and groups to alleviate mental health concerns. Maintained a generalized practice.
2001
Interim Counselor
University of Vermont Counseling Center • Burlington VT.
Provided psychotherapy for graduate and undergraduate students and couples. Conducted assessments. Completed clinical records and participated in case consultations. Provided continuing education to counseling center staff and interns regarding diversity issues.
2001
Visiting Professor
Counseling Psychology Department, Assumption University • Bangkok, Thailand
Served as a visiting international scholar. Taught Advanced Theories of Counseling in the graduate Counseling Psychology Program. Provided consultation to professors and students of Counseling Psychology.
1999
Counselor
Counseling Center, Western Oregon State University • Monmouth, OR
Provided psychotherapy to individuals and groups in the university environment. Conducted intakes. Completed clinical records and participated in case consultations. Developed a group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered clients, and Co-facilitated a group for survivors of sexual assault.
1997
Assessment Counselor
Charter Behavioral Health System • Greensboro, NC
Conducted child, adolescent, adult, individual, couples, and family assessments comprising the complete range of mental health concerns. Determined and recommended appropriate level of care. Completed written mental health evaluations. Responded to crisis calls. Advocated for clients in regard to managed care.
1994-1996
Residence Hall Director
University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Greensboro, NC.
Developed and managed communities of first year through fourth year students and a separate community of graduate students. Managed only residence hall on campus equipped for students with disabilities. Facilitated and coordinated social, cultural, and educational hall programs. Co-developed training programs for Resident Assistants. Supervised Resident Assistants. Responded to crisis situations. Managed budgets for three residence halls. Advised Executive Board of three Hall Councils. Participated in the selection process of over one hundred Resident Assistants.
1995
Counselor
Family and Children's Services of Greater Greensboro, Inc. • Greensboro, NC.
Worked as a Trauma Unit member counseling children adolescents adults and families who had experienced physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. Conducted individual, group, family, and in-home counseling, play therapy, and assessments. Co-facilitated two groups: one for at-risk children and one for adolescents who had been sexually abused. Served as an advocate for clients. Assisted in program planning.
1992-1993
Substance Abuse Counselor
P.H.A.S.E., Inc., Criminal Justice Program • Rockford, IL.
Served as a substance abuse counselor for men and women who were court mandated into treatment. Facilitated seven counseling groups weekly. Maintained individual caseload and planned treatment for twelve to fifteen clients. Conducted individual and family counseling. Responded to crisis situations. Organized Drug-Free Community Week for the agency. Worked with probation and parole officers.
Scholarship and Creative Activity
• Areas of scholarship, expertise and research: Social action/advocacy, leadership,
allies through diversity, and college student development.
• Authored chapter about leadership theory published within a book by leadership
experts.
Volunteer
• Volunteer community involvement includes working with dog rescue groups.
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