School:
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness
Department:
Social Work
Office Location:
Jeffries Hall
Office Hours:
Educational Background
- Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), Simmons University
- Masters in Social Work (MSW), University of Pennsylvania
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Eastern University
Professional Experience
- 2022-Present: Georgian Court University –Instructor and Coordinator of Field, Cumberland County
- 2021-2022: Georgian Court University – Adjunct Professor & Field Liaison, Cumberland County
- 2019-Present: Winding Roads Integrative Counseling – Psychotherapist
- 2015-2022: BAYADA at Inspira Hospice – Hospice Psychosocial Manager
- 2012-2015: The Hospice of New Jersey – Hospice Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator
- 2009-2016: Senior Solutions Associates LLC – Psychotherapist
- 2009-2012: The Evergreens Continuing Care Retirement Community – Assistant Administrator, Social Services Director
Research / Creativity Interest Area
My doctoral work focused on creating a social work curriculum on grief and loss through an anti-racist and social justice lens.
Research Interests:
- Grief and Loss
- Older Adults
- Geriatric Healthcare Services
- End of Life/Hospice Care
- Caregiver Support
Additional Information
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (2011-2017)
- Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor
- New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Certified Ethics in Practice Instructor
- Bayada Certified Dementia Specialty Care Trainer
- Grief to Gratitude Certified Grief Coach