Education:
MPH, MSW, BA (Masters in Public Health, Maternal and Child Health; Masters in Social Work; Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences/Sociology), Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, School of Social Work

Certification: National Association of Social Workers, Board Certified Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (license lapsed)

Specializations:
Executive program/project management, technology/corporate systems analyst, program development and design, software training (Microsoft Office products, SPSS, and others), budgeting and fiscal account management (FY07 = $4.7 million; federal, state, corporate and foundation grants); capital campaign coordination (most recent, $5 million), national/regional conference coordination, presenter, interpersonal and corporate communications, team building and coaching, program/corporate evaluation; accreditation development and compliance, strategic and policy planning, grant/RFQ/RFP writer/manager, adjunct clinical instructor, staff and clinical supervision, internship/volunteer development, individual, family, group counseling, beta tester for Oracle accounting software for Universities

Research:
"The Effects of Loss and Violence on Urban Children and Their Families" (1993), "A Staff Led Approach for Creating Organizational and Individual Supports Necessary for Burnout Prevention and Modification" (1995), "Therapy with Children Affected by Violence" (1995), "Me First: The Ethical Responsibility to Take Care of Ourselves as Professionals" (1997)

Public Service: Southern Poverty Law Center: Founding Member, Nat'l Campaign for Tolerance

Courses: Southern Poverty Law Center: Founding Member, National Campaign for Tolerance