Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2020 - Present

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

• Jan 1991 - Present

Provide DE&I consultation to professional and community organizations, schools, and businesses. Expertise in group facilitation, interactive workshops and social engagement aimed at improving communication and interaction between and among people from diverse backgrounds. Conduct needs assessments and provide solution focused interventions to address client issues. Provide DE&I consultation to professional and community organizations, schools, and businesses. Expertise in group facilitation, interactive workshops and social engagement aimed at improving communication and interaction between and among people from diverse backgrounds. Conduct needs assessments and provide solution focused interventions to address client issues.

Assistant Professor

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2022

Teach social work courses in Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Practice, Mental Health, Critical Thinking, and Diversity Develop curriculum and course syllabi, and mentor social work students, advise Phi Alpha social work honor society Implement academic administrative issues per request. Teach social work courses in Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Practice, Mental Health, Critical Thinking, and Diversity Develop curriculum and course syllabi, and mentor social work students, advise Phi Alpha social work honor society Implement academic administrative issues per request.

Lecturer

• Jan 2007 - May 2013

Lecturer, teach MSW foundation course and undergradute diversity course at The National Catholic School of Social Service. Lecturer, teach MSW foundation course and undergradute diversity course at The National Catholic School of Social Service.

Consultant

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Career Coach to individuals exploring job search, career development, interviewing and resume writing. Provided training as needed on a variety management and professional development topics. Cross-Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Consultant. Career Coach to individuals exploring job search, career development, interviewing and resume writing. Provided training as needed on a variety management and professional development topics. Cross-Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Consultant.

Parent Liason

• Sep 1999 - May 2004

Provided support and resources to families in the Terraset school community. Assisted families with information needed to navigate the county school system. Coordinated ethnic specific parent meetings and served as advocate for parents. Secured camp scholarships for children of economically challenged families. Facilitated tutoring program for academically at risk students. Provided support and resources to families in the Terraset school community. Assisted families with information needed to navigate the county school system. Coordinated ethnic specific parent meetings and served as advocate for parents. Secured camp scholarships for children of economically challenged families. Facilitated tutoring program for academically at risk students.

Class/Workshop Director

• Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

Developed and supervised district wide instructional, educational, recreational and cultural classes at the Center. Assisted in budgeting and public relations for the Center. Coordinated and administrated the “Cordon Kids” cooking camp. Developed and supervised district wide instructional, educational, recreational and cultural classes at the Center. Assisted in budgeting and public relations for the Center. Coordinated and administrated the “Cordon Kids” cooking camp.

Senior Adult Director

• Oct 1990 - Jan 1992

Researched, designed and implemented programs for seniors served by the Center. Directed and evaluated on and off-site programs. Supervised and evaluated staff reporting to my position. Assisted with the preparation of senior department budget. Negotiated agreements for entertainment, educational and cultural services for seniors. Prepared press information concerning senior programs. Researched, designed and implemented programs for seniors served by the Center. Directed and evaluated on and off-site programs. Supervised and evaluated staff reporting to my position. Assisted with the preparation of senior department budget. Negotiated agreements for entertainment, educational and cultural services for seniors. Prepared press information concerning senior programs.

Deputy Director, Senior Neighbors and Companions Club Program

• May 1988 - Oct 1990

Assisted in the management of the Washington Urban League Aging Services Program which coordinated a comprehensive service program for frail elderly and senior citizens. Responsible for program development and expansion. Supervised case managers, counselors and social work interns. Coordinated and led Long-Term Care Management Team meetings. Prepared monthly and quarterly reports. Designed and implemented computerized intake system for Long-Term Care / Case Management Team. Assisted in the management of the Washington Urban League Aging Services Program which coordinated a comprehensive service program for frail elderly and senior citizens. Responsible for program development and expansion. Supervised case managers, counselors and social work interns. Coordinated and led Long-Term Care Management Team meetings. Prepared monthly and quarterly reports. Designed and implemented computerized intake system for Long-Term Care / Case Management Team.

Clinical Social Worker

• Sep 1984 - May 1988

Provided psychosocial counseling and intervention to patients and families coping with medical illnesses. Participated in multidisciplinary team approach to serve patients receving General Medicine, Cardiology Step-down, Orthopedic and Oncology services. Facilitated discharge planning to rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes. Assessed and coordinated patients’ home health care needs and coordinated patient care conferences. Developed and facilitated discharge planning group for families of elderly patients facing drastic changes in health care needs.