I am an energetic, highly motivated, well-rounded administrative professional, with a depth of clinical skill necessary to achieve agency goals. I have over twenty five years’ experience in healthcare and twenty years in program management, in addition to grantwriting and philanthropy experience. I am a creative, effective and efficient leader. Expertise in healthcare, geriatrics, social work practice, agency practice, and social work leadership. Areas of passion include Relational-Cultural Theory and its application, diversity issues and interracial/intercultural relationships.
STRENGTHS
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Health philanthropy, including development and management of large initiatives
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Program management and service to multicultural, medically complex populations
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Hiring, training, and supervision of multicultural staff
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Clinical quality improvement
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Cost effective provision of healthcare
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Staff development, training and supervision
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Policy development and implementation
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Inter-agency collaboration
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Interdiciplinary agency practice
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Ethics and medical decision-making
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Measurement of results
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Presentations on a variety of topics, to a variety of audiences
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Strong writing skills, including grant writing
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Expertise in Relational-Cultural Theory.
EDUCATION
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Doctorate of Clinical Social Work, 2015 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA Dissertation Topic: Social Work Supervision Through a Relational-Cultural Lens
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Master of Social Work, 1991 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Specialization in family practice with concentrations in child welfare and education
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1989, Cum Laude TRENTON STATE COLLEGE
ACTIVE LICENSE
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Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision– New Jersey
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania
AWARDS/ACCOLADES
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Outstanding Poster, National PACE Association Winner. National PACE Association (2015)
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Marie-Louise Ansak Award, Nominee. National PACE Association (2014)
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University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Model Supervisor, Winner. (2014)
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University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. Social Work Team Work Award, Winner. (2013)
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University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. Leadership Award, Nominee. (2013)
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University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. Model Supervisor, Winner. (2012)
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University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Team Work Award, Winner (2012)