Position:
Family Research and Provider Education Coordinator at NAMI-CT
Location:
Greater New York City Area
Work:
NAMI-CT
- Hartford, CT since Jan 2008
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Family Research and Provider Education Coordinator
NAMI-CT
Apr 2007 - May 2009
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Family Education Coordinator
NAMI-CT
2001 - 2007
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Volunteer in Family-Centered Mental Health Advocacy
Yale University School of Medicine; Department of Anesthesiology
May 1991 - Aug 1993
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Research Nurse with High Risk Cardiac Patients
Education:
Duke University 1977 - 1980
BSN, Nursing
Skills:
Clinical Research, Mental Health, Healthcare, Mental Health Education, School Based Mental Illness Awareness, Arts Based Mental Health Curriculum, Legislative Advocacy, Mental Illness, Youth Empowerment, Social Justice, Faith-based, Family Caregiving, Health Advocacy, Awareness Raising, Expressive Arts, Program Development, Adolescents, Treatment, Interventions, Stress, Case Managment, Pediatrics, Crisis Intervention, Grants, Psychotherapy, Nonprofits, Research
Interests:
Reducing stigma associated with mental illness through education and advocacy among diverse mental health stakeholders including schools, legislature, faith-based community, mental health providers and the criminal justice system. Utilize the arts as an avenue for reducing mental illness stigma, as well as personal contact with individuals living with a mental illness who are in recovery.
Honor & Awards:
Duke University, Cumme Laude
Sigma Theta Tau- Nursing Honor Society
Rookie Parent of the Year Award- Devereux Glenholme School
Person of the Week- Shoreline Times Newspaper
Keep the Promise Coalition "Extra Mile" Award for Legislative Advocacy