Indiana University School of Social Work, Associate Professor and BSW Director, Coordinator for partnership programs with the Indiana Department of Child Services, field coordinator and teacher-practitioner with Indianapolis public housing
Social Worker with community-based agencies in Indianapolis and Chicago, serving vulnerable children and families (e.g. Marillac Social Center, Children’s Bureau of Indianapolis, Big Sisters of Central Indiana)
Program Consultant with the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Work, Illinois Child Sexual Abuse Consortium, Hamilton County Youth Service Bureau and other human services agencies
Community volunteer/board member of Genessaret Free Clinics, Christamore House and the Phoenix Theatre
Awards and Recognitions
Thomas Ehrlich Award for Service Learning, Indiana University, 2009
Directors Award, Christamore House Board of Directors, 2004 and 2006
Distinguished Service Award of Indiana University School of Social Work Alumni Association, 1999
Professional Interests and Affiliations
Council on Social Work Education
Chair, Council on Practice Methods and Specializations
Site Visitor
Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Association
International Association on Research in Service Learning and Civic Engagement