I am passionate about my work addressing social justice issues: racial justice; poverty (special focus on distressed inner-ring suburbs), and health equity. I worked for many years as an anti-poverty community organizer, grant writer, and intensive service case manager. As a case manager, I worked with program participants to address barriers they are facing, such as helping people with disabilities access accommodations and assisting with applying for benefits such as SSI/D, supporting drug/alcohol treatment, served formerly incarcerated people as they reintegrate into society. I have practiced in the area of mental/behavioral health delivering clinical services to children, adolescents, and young adults. I also have extensive experience in program evaluation and worked as an evaluator for a number of nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh.

Experience

  • –present
    Assistant Professor, Social Work, Chatham University

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