Education
- Ph.D. Case Western University, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Cleveland, Ohio, 2000
- MSW, Indiana University, School of Social Work, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1980
- BA, Butler University, Psychology major, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1997
Experience
- 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
