Education
2018
Barry University, Miami, FL
Doctor in Philosophy in Social Work
- Dissertation: The Journey to Social Justice Advocacy and its Implications for Social Work Education
2014
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Master of Social Work
- Phi Alpha Honor Society
- Child Welfare Certificate
- Executive Board, Social Work Empowerment and Advocacy Team
1999
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Master of Educational Leadership
- Program designed to promote leadership and innovation in education
1998
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Bachelor of Science
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Education
Employment
2017-Present
Barry University, Miami, FL
Field Advisor
- Provide support to social work interns during their field placements
- Work with Field Educators to ensure that students are progressing
- Ensure that student assignments are completed correctly
2015-2016
Alternatives in Treatment, Boca Raton, FL
Primary Therapist
- Worked with patients in multiple levels of care: partial hospitalization; intensive outpatient; outpatient
- Maintained outpatient caseload with as many as 17 patients
- Conducted individual sessions
- Conducted family sessions
- Facilitated groups
- Task manager for MSW interns
2014
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Boynton Beach, FL
Primary Therapist
- Worked with patients in multiple levels of care: detoxification; residential
- Maintained caseload with as many as 18 patients
- Conducted individual sessions
- Conducted family sessions
- Facilitated groups
2011-2014
Delray Recovery Center, Delray Beach, FL
Behavioral Health Technician
- Facilitated groups
- After hours support
2002-2012
Century 21 Clemens and Sons, West Hartford, CT
Realtor
- 2003: Emerald Sales Award: top 2% of Century 21 Realtors nationally
- 2004: Emerald Sales Award: top 2% of Century 21 Realtors nationally
2001-2002
Briarwood College, Southington, CT
Adjunct Professor
- Political Science
1998-2002
Wallace Company Realtors, West Hartford, CT
Realtor
2001-2002
City of Hartford, Adult Education, Hartford, CT
Teacher
- General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
2000-2004
Connecticut Certified Teacher, State of Connecticut
- External Diploma/Noncredit Mandate Programs (2000-2003)
- History and Social Studies, Grades Seven through Twelve (2001-2004)
Community Organizing
2017
Doug Jones for U.S. Senate
- Volunteer
2010
Brian Becker for State Representative
- Volunteer
2005, 2007
Tim Brennan for Town Council
- Deputy Campaign Manager
2002, 2004
John Larson for U.S. Congress
- Volunteer
2002
Jack Opinsky for State Representative
- Campaign Manager
2002
Americo Santiago for State Representative
- Deputy Campaign Manager
2001, 1999
Andrew Schoolnik for West Hartford Town Council
- Deputy Mayor (2001-2002)
- Town Councilor (1999-2001)
2000, 1998
Andrew Fleischmann for State Representative
- Campaign Manager
‘02, ’04, ’06 ’08, ’10
Andrew Fleischmann for State Representative
Volunteer
1998
Miles Rapoport for U.S. Congress
Volunteer Coordinator
1998
Americo Santiago for Secretary of the State
- Deputy Campaign Manager
1994
Miles Rapoport for Secretary of the State
Volunteer
Community Service
2008-2011
High Watch Recovery Center Charity Golf Tournament, Kent, CT
- Tournament Chairperson (2011)
- Tournament Treasurer (2008-2010)
1999-2002
Town Council, West Hartford, CT
- Deputy Mayor (2001-2002)
- Councilor (1999-2001)
- Youngest person ever elected to West Hartford Town Council
1999-2011
Beth El Temple
- Usher
2000-2005
Bishop’s Corner Neighborhood Group, West Hartford, CT
- Co-President (2005)
- Member (2000-2005)
2003-2011
Justice of the Peace, West Hartford, CT
2000-2011
Volunteer Fair for High School Students, West Hartford, CT
- Coordinator
1995-1996
Secretary of the State of Connecticut, Hartford, CT
- Intern
1996
Presidential Debate (Clinton/Dole), Hartford, CT
- Volunteer
1996
State of Democracy in Connecticut Forum, Hartford, CT
- Volunteer
Skills