Cultivating a compassionate community through education and civic engagement by inspiring our students to achieve extraordinary things. The Introduction to Sociology is a basic foundational course. Students learn the basic principles of social interaction, social roles, organization, processes, stratification, social change, group dynamics, and valuation. Community Engagement projects play an integral role in the integration of concepts into real life community based work that strives to make a difference in the community.

Director of Community Services funded programs to include Housing & Homeless Assistance, Weatherization and Utility Assistance, and Employment & Training Workforce Development. Lead grants writer responsible for 4 million dollars in department grants and the development of future program expansion.Strategic planning leader for the organization tasked with leading the strategic planning work group comprised of Board of Director's, a diverse group of staff members as well as community members who represent the community and those we serve.Community educator responsible for the promotion of programs, services, initiatives and the mission and vision of the organization. Facilitates various community outreach educational sessions on topics including: overcoming poverty, finding safe housing and fair housing practices, STEPS - Steps Toward Employment Progress Success and stabilization services and your client.Guest Speaker at various events including CAAP Community Action Association of Pennsylvania, Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission Workforce Development Board Meeting, Somerset Chamber of Commerce Leadership Somerset County Program

Supervising Manager of professional staff counselors providing counseling and legal advocacy services to survivors of violent crime. Responsible for the management of on call staff, 24 hour crisis hotline and outreach, coordination of volunteer crisis intervention rotations and service delivery including training all team members. Maintained a client caseload providing intensive trauma informed counseling and support services to children and adults. Completion of intensive training in PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Crisis Intervention, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and Counseling.Facilitator of Victim Sensitivity and Trauma Informed Care Professional Development Training for Law Enforcement Professionals, Community Groups and Educators.Lead fundraising chairperson responsible for coordination of an annual fundraising event.Completed the PCCD Leadership & Professional Development Training Certification at Duquesne University School of Leadership and Professional Advancement