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Ferris State UniversityMSW Program Director
Aug. 2025Big Rapids, Michigan, United States
Ferris State UniversityAssistant Professor of Social Work
Aug. 2023Big Rapids, Michigan, United States
Madonna UniversityDirector Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad
Aug. 2022 - Aug. 2023Livonia, Michigan, United States
Madonna UniversityAssociate Professor of Social Work
May. 2022 - Aug. 2023Livonia, Michigan, United States
Madonna UniversityAssistant Professor of Social Work
Jan. 2018 - May. 2022Livonia, MichiganFocusing on social and economic justice, organizational leadership, social action, social policy, and research, I bring my extensive experience in the non-profit sector back to the classroom at Madonna University's growing MSW program.
Corrections2CommunityFounder and CEO
Nov. 2013 - Dec. 2017Harper Woods, MICorrections2Community is a non-profit organization with the goal of reducing recidivism, by creating in-prison programming and training, as well as post-release guidance to meet the needs and abilities of returning citizens and their receiving communities.
Ducker WorldwideBilingual Research Analyst
Jun. 2013 - Nov. 2013Troy, MIDucker Worldwide, a premier consulting and research firm, is driven to help its clients achieve their most ambitious growth goals. Custom market intelligence, strategic consulting and financial advisory services are delivered by fully-engaged Ducker principals and a diverse team of global talent.
The University of FindlayAssistant Professor of Social Work
Aug. 2011 - May. 2013Findlay, OHAssistant Professor of Social Work Interim Director of Field Instruction Research Coordinator
University of PennsylvaniaLecturer
Jan. 2011 - May. 2011Philadelphia, PAI taught the “Social Change” course in the School of Social Policy and Practice.
Wayne State UniversityPrincipal Investigator for "The Civic Engagement of Latino Immigrants in the United States"
Aug. 2008 - Aug. 2010Detroit, MIMixed methods QUAN -> qual explanatory study employing acculturation and civic engagement theories to explain the incorporation and engagement of Latino immigrants in American society by examining how demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, and characteristics of the immigrant experience, influence their civic engagement, as moderated by acculturation and trust in the US government.
Denver Housing StudyResearch Assistant
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2010Detroit, MI and Denver, COLongitudinal study examining the effects of participating in self-sufficiency programs on human, financial and social capital formation among public housing residents.
Youth and Family Services of Solano CountyMental Health Specialist
Jul. 2006 - Jul. 2007Vallejo, CAWorking under the auspices of a federal grant to prevent violence and substance abuse in at-risk schools and neighborhoods, I split time between a clinical office and one at a newly created public charter in one of the most violent areas of the San Francisco Bay Area.
California State University, Sacramento, Division of Social WorkAssistant Coordinator - Mental Health Stipend Program
Jan. 2006 - Jun. 2006Sacramento, CA
California State University, Sacramento, Division of Social WorkCo-Founder - Social Workers for Global Justice
Aug. 2005 - Jun. 2006Sacramento, CACommunity development and advocacy group.
Latino Coalition for a Healthy CaliforniaReasearch Associate
Aug. 2005 - Jan. 2006Sacramento, CA
National Association of Social Workers - California ChapterLegislative Intern
Jan. 2005 - Jun. 2005Sacramento, CA
Nueva Vida – Spanish Speaking Support CenterCounselor
Aug. 2004 - Jan. 2005Dixon, CA
Cornelia Connelly High SchoolSpanish Language Teacher, Head Soccer Coach
Aug. 2000 - Jun. 2001Anaheim, CA
Cape Elizabeth High SchoolSpanish Language Teacher, Head Field Hockey Coach
Aug. 1999 - Dec. 1999Cape Elizabeth, ME
Pilot Industries, Inc.Import/Export Specialist
Jan. 1993 - Aug. 1994Dexter, MI and Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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