Education:
B.A. The King’s College
M. Div. Denver Seminary
M.S.W. Syracuse University
Ph.D candidate Walden University

Areas of Specialty:
Relationship of faith and social work, community organizing in urban settings, community development, family services, social justice issues, chemical dependency

Research & Special Interest:
The role of faith-based organizations in the delivery of social services to the poor and marginalized

Professional Involvement:
Member: North American Association of Christians in Social Work; member: Association of Fundraising Professional (certified fund raising professional (CFRE); member: Faith and Community Together; member: Greater Syracuse Association of Evangelicals; board member: Interfaith Action; board member: His Branches

Courses Teaching at RWC:             
SWK 552 Organization and Community Intervention
SWK 570, 575, 670 and 675 Field Instruction I, II, III, IV
SWK 627 Congregational & Community Multidimensional Assessment
SWK 664 Group Work
SWK 633 Church & Denominational Policy

Family:
Married, four adult children, eight grandchildren

Favorite Activities:
Reading, walking, swimming, golf