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Education

• M.A. Counseling: Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 1989.
  • Internship at Cook County Jail, Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
  • Received Heller Lecture Scholarship
  • Summa Cum Laude
• M.A. Inner City Studies: Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL, 1986.
  • Internship at Pacific Garden Mission
  • Summa Cum Laude
• B.A. Inner City Studies: Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL, 1984.
  • Earned Black History Award
  • Cum Laude
• Certificate, American Intercultural Studies: Moody Bible Institute, 1982.
  • Received Practical Christian Ministries Award

Experience

Davis College 2007 - Present: Chairperson of the Counseling Program.

• Assistant Professor
• Private Practice by Appointment

Davis College, 2002 - 2007: Director of Counseling Services, Chairperson of Counseling Program

• Provide counseling to students, staff, and faculty
• Assistant Professor
• Private counseling practice by appointment

Teen Challenge, 2001-2002, Owego, NY: Director of Development

• Consultant to the Director
• Program Evaluation
• Public Relations and Fund Raising

Renewal Mental Health Services, 2001, Omaha, NE: Private Practice Counselor

• Counseled individuals with mental health concerns
• Medicaid and Blue Cross/Blue Shield approved

Open Door Mission/Lydia House, 1992-2001, Omaha, NE: Director of Homeless Shelter for Women and Children

Muskoka Vision Center, 1989-1992, Huntsville, Ontario: Receptionist and Sales Representative

Good News Jail & Prison Ministries, 1984-1989, Chicago, IL: Administrative Assistant to the Chaplains at Cook County Jail

Pacific Garden Mission, 1982-1986, Chicago, IL: Overnight Supervisor

Awards, Honors, and Professional Memberships

• 2005-2006 Who's Who Among America's Teachers
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• American Counseling Association
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) -- New York State
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)