PROFESSIONAL

My educational background includes:         

1998  Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
1982  Master of Social Work, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI  
1979  Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 

Before entering Adventist social work education in 1991, my practice experience focused on domestic violence, mental health, adoption, child sexual abuse, and substance abuse recovery.

My research interests include domestic violence, youth substance abuse prevention, and program evaluation.

PERSONAL

Random facts about me:

• I love anything that connects to water, sunshine, and sand.
• In my food pyramid, chocolate has its own category.
• I have a gift from God of a helpmate and twin daughters who are the lights of my life.
• Jesus is my center and my strength.
• I have a passion for seeing the vision of Isaiah 58 a reality in the Adventist Church and making our organizations a safe place for hurting and vulnerable people.
  

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY

• Southern has great administrative leadership.
• The campus and surrounding community has a natural beauty that is amazing.
• The social work faculty are fun to work with and the students are the best!
  

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