Expert Details
Business Law and Ethics; Applied Ethics, Poverty Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Elder Law
ID: 736334
Indiana, USA
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2022 | Degree: Certificate (Anticipated completion 2022) | Subject: Adult Education (Online Graduate Education Program) | Institution: Indiana University |
| Year: 2015 | Degree: Adjunct Certification Training Program | Subject: | Institution: Johnson County Community College |
| Year: 2013 | Degree: | Subject: Digital Analytics Fundamentals | Institution: Google Analytics Academy |
| Year: 2013 | Degree: Juris Doctor | Subject: Order of the Coif | Institution: University of Kansas School of Law |
| Year: 2013 | Degree: Masters | Subject: Social Work | Institution: University of Kansas School of Social Welfare |
| Year: 2011 | Degree: KIPCOR Core Mediation Trained | Subject: Concentration: Healthcare | Institution: Bethel College |
| Year: 2011 | Degree: Certification | Subject: Service Learning | Institution: University of Kansas Center for Service Learning |
| Year: 2009 | Degree: Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude | Subject: Communications, History, and Philosophy/Religion | Institution: McPherson College |
Work History
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| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Faculty | Department: |
Responsibilities:Lecturer for the Kelley School of BusinessDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Fellow for Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning Faculty Friend of Kelley Institute of Social Impact Vice-Chair of Teaching & Pedagogy, Academy of Legal Studies in Business Improving and delivering coursework to undergraduate students: - Ethics & the 21st Century Business Leader - Legal Environment of Business |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Associate Faculty | Department: |
Responsibilities:Providing field instruction for the School of Social Work:- Bloomington Municipal Government - Spencer Pride Improving and delivering coursework to undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and School of Social Work: - Career Development - Community & Global Theory and Practice - Executive Leadership - Introduction to Research - Organizational Theory & Practice - Practice Evaluation - Urban Problems and Solutions |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to 2020 | Employer: City of Bloomington | Title: Assistant Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development | Department: |
Responsibilities:Enhancing quality of life by developing programs, services, and partnerships that preserve community character, promote affordable housing, and encourage neighborhood vitalityCoordinating the Community Development Block Grant process Administering HOME Investment Partnership Act funding Assisting housing counseling program Assisting Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding process Designing workforce housing program Partnering on fair housing initiatives Supervising historic preservation program Overseeing resolution of citizen complaints Supporting rental inspection program Monitoring rental rehabilitation program Supporting neighborhood grant process Certified as a HUD Housing Counselor |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2017 | Employer: University of Kansas | Title: Field Instructor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Oversaw and mentored undergraduate and graduate social work students for organized practicum academic credit:- City-County Housing Authority Nominated for Margo Award for Excellence in Field Education |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2017 | Employer: Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority | Title: Director of Housing Assistance | Department: |
Responsibilities:Managed housing programs administered by the agency, including but not limited to public housing, voucher programs, transitional housing, and special directivesOversaw a multi-million dollar departmental budget of one of original 23 housing authorities nationwide chosen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Moving to Work agency, granted the discretion to develop innovative housing solutions exempted from numerous federal regulations Developed new transitional housing programs such as for foster care and domestic violence populations Crafted partnerships such as with local technical college in cross-community housebuilding plan to increase service capacity Certified as a Specialist of Occupancy, Housing Choice Voucher program Awarded Team Player of the Year |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2017 | Employer: Johnson County Community College | Title: Continuing Education Instructor (Health and Human Services) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided quality continuing education for diverse healthcare professionals to meet and exceed licensing standardsIndependently proposed, developed, and facilitated coursework designed to overcome professional challenges of the regional provider community: - Beyond Same-sex Marriage: Engaging LGBTQ Clients in a Sea of Change - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the LGBTQ Community: How Gender-based Violence Extends Beyond Stereotypes - Growing Up Gay: Theory and Practice for Working with LGBTQ Youth - Macro Ethics for Micro Practitioners: A Reminder of Professional Duty - Realizing Religion: Professional Practice with People of Faith and Other Consequences of Creed - Self-Directed Violence: A Suicide Primer for Healthcare Practitioners - Subpopulation Spotlight: LGBTQ Policy and Practice - Unblurring the Lines: A Professional Ethics Refresher |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2014 | Employer: KVC Health Systems | Title: Therapeutic Case Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided therapy and case management to children and families in order to facilitate safety, permanency, and well-beingTrauma Systems Therapy and Parent Management Training certified |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2013 | Employer: Jana’s Campaign, Inc. | Title: Executive Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided start-up strategic leadership to help propel the movement against gender-based violence further toward healthy relationships free from abuse and coercion |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2013 | Employer: University of Kansas Medical Center | Title: Legal Intern (Medical-Legal Partnership) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided free legal services aimed at remedying health problemsSpecialized experience on immigration and family law |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2013 | Employer: University of Kansas | Title: Research Scholar (Capabilities Approach) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Analyzed and reported on qualitative data regarding work and income capabilities of women in rural India |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2012 | Employer: United States Department of Health and Human Services, | Title: Program Assistant (Health Resources and Services Administration) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Engaged in grant administration and research, serving high risk families with young childrenSpecialty focused on Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting program of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2012 | Employer: American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO | Title: Peggy Browning Fellow | Department: |
Responsibilities:Performed legal research and writing involving a wide variety of issues in public sector labor law |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2012 | Employer: Kansas Legal Services, Inc. | Title: Elder Law Extern | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided free legal services to older adults, addressed general needs including wills and powers of attorney |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Providing high quality, professional services geared toward addressing human conflict and promoting positive social changeCore assistance includes training, consulting, and championing Past clients include behavioral health insurance contractor and case management association |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2013 | Employer: Fort Hays State University | Title: Instructor of Social Work | Department: |
Responsibilities:Taught coursework in social policy to upper-level undergraduate social work students in an accredited program:- Social Policy Welfare and Services II |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2011 | Employer: University of Kansas | Title: Resident Assistant/Program Assistant (Journey to J.D.) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Monitored and engaged high schoolers in a program designed to open up the field of law to underrepresented populations |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2011 | Employer: University of Kansas | Title: Youth Educational Services Tutor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Mentored and tutored at-risk middle school students |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2011 | Employer: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office | Title: AmeriCorps Reentry Volunteer (Corrections Division) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Case managed and transition planned for high-risk offenders, additional evaluation and administrative duties |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2010 | Employer: Camp Wood YMCA | Title: Counselor (Operation Purple) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Mentored and facilitated activities for teenage males with parents deployed in the military |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2011 | Employer: McPherson County Ulster Project | Title: Counselor (Cultural Conflict) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Facilitated activities combating sectarian violence for diverse teenagers from Northern Ireland and the United States |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2007 | Employer: City of Salina | Title: Public Works Intern (solid waste/special projects) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Developed 10-year Saline County Solid Waste Management Plan and other City of Salina materials |
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| Years: 2006 to 2006 | Employer: Camp Wood YMCA | Title: Outdoor Living Skills Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Managed staff members and children for program area at a residential camp |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2008 | Employer: McPherson College | Title: Departmental Assistant (philosophy/religion) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Fulfilled clerical, educational, and other duties including administering college’s Who’s Who program |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: Occupational Center of Central Kansas | Title: Personal Assistant (developmental disabilities) | Department: |
Responsibilities:Aided in study and living routines of children with learning needs |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Social Work: Licensed in the State of Indiana Kansas Supreme Court Approved Mediator (currently inactive) University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, KS Juris Doctor, Order of the Coif, May 2013 - Advocacy and Elder Law Certificates - Registered Attorney: Supreme Court of Kansas - LexisNexis Professional Research Certified - Westlaw Certified in Advanced Case Law, Secondary Sources, and Statutes - WestlawNext Certified in Research More Efficiently and Research More Productively - Westlaw for Paralegals Certified in Cases, Fundamentals, Litigation, and Statutes |