Project Coordinator with the Bureau of Children's Services, Division of Medicaid, Department of Health, for a large American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project that resulted in the creation and launch of Wisconsin Wayfinder. A trusted resource for families and professionals in Wisconsin for children with special health care needs, including mental health. Wisconsin Wayfinder creates an easier path for families and professionals to learn about resources in their region. Wisconsin Wayfinder is a free and confidential services that provides one toll free number and a website that links to resources and supports and encouragement to call and speak to a children's resource guide (See website and videos below). Also project manager for four other ARPA projects related to creating a program manual, computer-based training program, a provider conference and facilitating scholarships for families to attend conference. Responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary department and divisional team members; assisting with pursuing projects; building and maintaining strong relationships; racial health equity perspective, developing scopes, fees, contracts and subcontracts; working with ARPA funded projects within DHS/Division of Medicaid, Bureau of Children's Services, State of Wisconsin, tracking and monitoring scopes, schedules, and budgets for small to large projects; scheduling and facilitating team and advisory meetings; developing and delivering presentations, creating solutions and strong focus on strengthening partnerships. Working with a skilled media company to plan and create marketing materials (print, TV, social media, etc.) and distribution of Wisconsin Wayfinder promotional items.

Assistant Director of Home care Services

Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care​Fitchburg, WIClinical Team Manager, Homecare Services (March 2019 – Present) Providing leadership, guidance, education and direct supervision to home care multidisciplinary teams. Coordinating patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach within a complex and changing environment. Promoting a positive and innovative culture, develop and enhance community relationships, regulatory and clinical expertise, ensure family centered care to complex/acute patients and their families, goals, standards, regulations and policies. Focus on quality, compliance, consistency, and continuity of care for patients at home and in community facilities. Maintain accountability for quality outcomes, overall growth and development of the team.

Medical Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator | Pediatric Palliative Care - incorporating mindfulness practices in a medical setting.Recruited to the position to provide biopsychosocial assessment to a diverse population of patients and families within a hospital setting. Assess the emotional needs of the child and family through a variety of situations, including new diagnosis, life limiting, chronic health issues, terminal illness, and death. Work with an interdisciplinary team to focus on quality of life, establish a plan of care in the hospital and transitioning home. Support the families and patients with self-care and coping techniques, as well as provide any additional resources, discharge planning, and ongoing support. Involved in program development, community partnerships, Created a “Mindful Moment” program for staff, patients and families, meditation lead by a volunteer 2X per week in the hospital, as well as education realted to mindfuness in a medical setting.

Advised students, Active member of the faculty, Course development. Taught courses face to face and blended online modality. Courses taught - Research I (SW 4200), Practice II – Community and Organizations (Social Work 4010) , Research II - Practive and Program Evaluation (Social Work 6283), Practice II – Communities and Organizations (Social Work 6382), Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations (SW 3390), Pratice III - Clinical theory and Method (SW 6511), Practice IV – Advanced Clinical Knowledge and Application (SW 6521), Social Work Macro Practice (SW 6533) , Clinical Mindfulness (SW 6810), Child Welfare Services (SW 4725/SW 5710), Social Welfare Policy and Institutions (SW6140) Service to the University and College – Graduate Affairs Committee

In collaboration with a mutidisciplary team, including a peditrician specializing in child abuse and neglect, the Child Protection Program at UW-Children’s Hospital promotes safety and well-being of children through the provisions of comprehensive clinical services; education and outreach to clinicans and community partners; and collaboration with community partners in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. As the social worker on the team I consulted with medical professionals and other team members in the hospital setting. We conducted interviews with individuals and family members, assessed child and parent needs and abilities, connected with collateral contacts, and made referrals to mental health providers, and social services, as needed. We specialized in evaluating for child abuse of all forms, neglect and medical neglect and consultation related to community resource information. As a team we collaborated with multiple community agencies including child protective services, human services agencies, mental health professionals, and law enforcement. I worked on research projects, publications and several IRB’s. In addition, I did numerous presentations in the community related to child abuse and neglect, prevention, and served as a representative on the Dane County Child Protection Collaborative which strives to address prevention and education in our community.

Associate Lecturer, Part-time University of Wisconsin Madison, Social Work Graduate DepartmentMadison, WISeptember 2003 – May 2013Taught the following courses as needed:Family Practice in Foster and Kinship Care (Social Work 656), Interventions with Child, Youth, and Families (Social Work 741) ,Child Abuse and Neglect (Social Work 646) ,Race and Ethnicity (Social Work 640)

Lecturer and Assistant ProfessorAurora University - George Williams College, Social Work DepartmentWilliams Bay, WI2002 – 2013 (Part and Full Time)Courses taught - Research One (Social Work 6259), Advanced Practice with Children (Social Work 6470)Family Violence – Issues and Intervention (Social Work 5740), Social Work Perspectives and Practice on Psychopathology (Social Work 6500), Child Welfare Services (Social Work 5710) Trauma and Film (Social Work 6810) Professional and Public Service with UW-WhitewaterService to the University and College – Member of the Sexual Assault Response Team for UW- WMcNair Scholar Program MentorService to the Department - Social Work Student Organization – Faculty Advisor, Committee Membership - Accreditation and Curriculum, Employment Seminar, Master Advisor, Orientation - New Social Work Majors, Scholarship Committee, Search Committee, Student Recruitment.