Department of Social Work

Education

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• Ph.D. - Social Policy - Brandeis University, Waltham, MA,
• M.A. - Women’s Studies and Social Policy - Brandeis University, Waltham, MA,
  M.S.W. with a concentration in mental health - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Experience

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• Associate Professor, JMU Social Work Department,
• Clinical Experience in mental health and mental retardation,
• Research Experience in mental health, substance abuse, low-income women, children and their families, disabilities and international social work.

Professional Interests and Affiliations

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• Council of Social Work Education (CSWE),
• Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Association (BPD),
• Virginia Social Work Education Consortium (VSWEC), 
• Blue Ridge Area Health Education (AHEC),
• Hispanic Services Council (HSC).