Education

• PhD, Ohio State University, 2002
• MSW, Ohio State University, 1996
• MA, Vermont College of Norwich University, 1986
• BA, Capital University, 1985

Curriculum Vitae

Practice Interests

Mental Health & Addiction Treatment with Youth and their Families; Community Organization with Sexual Minority Youth.

Research Interests

Youth Development and Community Betterment; Strengths Based Community Organization; Effective Helping Strategies for Sexual Minority Youth; Graduate Level Social Work Student Engagement in Educational Culture, Sense of Belonging, and Wellness.

Teaching Interests

Mental Health Policy; Mental Health Practice; Helping Strategies with Children & Adolescents; Majority/Minority Relations.