BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Education

Clark Atlanta University Ph.D. 1989 Social Work

Atlanta University MSW 1986 Social Work

Talladega College BA 1984 Sociology

Professional Experience

August 2002 - BSW Program Director, Clark Atlanta University Whitney M.

Present Young, School of Social Work

1999 – 2002 Associate Professor of Social Work, Clark Atlanta University

1997 – 1999 Interim BSW Program Director, Clark Atlanta University

1997 – 1999 Emergency Room Medical Social Worker, Grady Health Systems

1996 – 1977 Associate Professor of Social Work, Clark Atlanta University

1993 –1996 Assistant Professor of Social Work, Clark Atlanta University

1997 – 1999 Emergency Room Medical Social Worker, Grady Health Systems

1993 – 1995 Project Coordinator for the CAUSSW Faculty Development

Gerontology Center

1989 –1993 Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Studies, Clark Atlanta University

Jan 1989- Clark Atlanta University Center on Gerontology Training

Sept. 1989 Coordinator

Publications

2003-2004 UNCF-RAP Health Disparities Student Training Grant on Cardiovascular Disease

2002 Spring- Consultant on a research study to examine the role of

(Ongoing) religion and health in multigenerational Black Families with the Georgia State Gerontology Center

•  Summer Consultant to the DeKalb County Bridge Builders Senior Initiative

2001-2002 Received a Faculty Seed Grant with the Clark Atlanta University Neighborhood Initiative Program

1996 Summer Consultant on A Social Service Assessment of Mixed-

Population Public Housing Facility for the Atlanta Housing Authority and Quality Living Services