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Dr Pamela Lorraine Fox PhD, M.Div., LCSW-S

Other Faculty, Social Work
Last Updated: April 14, 2021
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Research Interests

Research Interests
Research interests include: "Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender and Class".

Herein, applied syndemic theory and patient narratives were used to explain the interconnections of type 2 diabetes, depression and human suffering among low-income African American outpatients in the southern sector of Dallas, Texas, USA.

The intersections of race, gender and class were examined as additional clinical research variables. This research study indicated how poverty, social relationships and other conditions stressed vulnerable populations and marginalized communities.

Research Keywords

Research Keywords
Diabetes and Depression; Social Justice for African Americans

Teaching Interests

Teaching Interests
Teaching interests include teaching courses with online MSW graduate students:
-Brain and Behavior
-Seminar in Family Therapy
-Treatment of Addictive Behaviors
-Direct Practice in Mental Health
-Stress, Crisis and Coping
-Social Work Supervision
-Generalist Macro Practice

Biography

Biography

Rev. Dr. Pamela Fox, PhD, M.Div., LCSW-S, is a licensed clinical social worker and a Texas Board Approved Social Work Supervisor in the State of Texas.

She was the Principal Investigator of the 2016 research study, entitled "Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender and Class".

Rev. Dr. Fox is also an Ordained Minister in The United Church of Christ.

Dr. Fox is currently an Assistant Professor in Practice at The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work in Arlington, Texas and is the Clinical Director of Synergy Counseling & Coaching Center and Foxfire Outreach Ministries.

Education

Education

    • 2016 PhD in Social Work
      The University of Texas at Arlington
    • 1998 Certificate (Post Graduate) in Social Service Administration
      University of Illinois Chicago
    • 1996 M Div in Christian Ministry Professional - Pastoral Care and Counseling
      Unknown
    • 1992 Certificate (Post Graduate) in Marriage and Family Therapy
      Northwestern University
    • 1977 MSW in Social Work
      University of Chicago
    • 1975 BSW in Social Work and Psychology
      Valparaiso Universty

Licensure and Certifications

Licensure and Certifications

    • 2000 Ordained Christian Minister, The United Church of Christ – Retired, In Good Standing, The United Church of Christ
    • 1992 Certified Marriage and Family Therapist, The Family Institute of Northwestern University, The Family Institute of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
    • 1992 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Illinois , Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
    • 2012 Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Managers, Commission for Case Managers
    • 2017 Licensed Social Worker Continuing Education (CE) Provider #7431, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
    • 2017 Texas Board Approved Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor (LCSW-S), State of Texas #50138 , Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
    • 2006 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Texas , Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
    • 1991 Certified Addictions Counselor – Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselors, Illinois Board of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselors

Appointments

Appointments

    • Oct 2007 to July 2035 Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapy, Pastoral Care and Counseling & Discipleship Coaching
      Foxfire Outreach Ministries and Christian Counseling Center
    • Feb 2017 to Feb 2035 Clinical Director
      Social Work, Synergy Counseling & Coaching Center/Foxfire Outreach Ministries (Arlington, TX, United States)
      Clinical Director of trauma-informed mental/behavioral health psychotherapy, counseling and life/health & wellness/relationship coaching center and discipleship coaching faith based services.
    • Aug 2017 to May 2025 Assistant Professor in Practice
      The University of Texas at Arlington – School of Social Work, Arlington, Texas
    • Nov 2007 to Aug 2017 Clinical Social Work/Behavioral Health Psychotherapist
      Social Work, Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas, TN, United States)
      Mental Health/Behavioral Health Psychotherapist, Clinical Case Management, Palliative Care Team Member, Diabetes Educator-Level III
    • June 2010 to Aug 2017 Clinical Social Worker/Behavioral Health Therapist
      BaylorScott & White Health and Wellness Center/Diabetes Health and Wellness Institute at the Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center
    • Jan 2017 to May 2017 Adjunct Faculty
      The University of Texas at Arlington – School of Social Work Arlington, Texas
    • Mar 2014 to Mar 2014 Guest Lecturer
      The University of Texas at Arlington – School of Social Work Arlington, Texas
    • Nov 2007 to June 2010 Clinical Social Worker/Psychosocial and Oncology Services
      BaylorScott & White Health/Sammons Cancer Center, Cvetko Patient Education Center and Baylor University Medical Center
    • Feb 2007 to Oct 2007 Director of Social Services
      Grand Prairie Health Care Center
    • Aug 2006 to Feb 2007 Coordinator, Chemical Dependence Intensive Out-Patient Program
      Green Oaks Hospital
    • Oct 1986 to Oct 2006 Commander/O-5
      Medical Service Corps/Navy Social Worker, United States Navy Reserve (Forest Park, IL, United States)
      Mental Health/Behavioral Health Psychotherapist and Clinical Case Manager
    • Oct 2004 to June 2006 Perinatal Social Worker
      Chicago Family Health Center
    • Feb 2001 to June 2006 Founding Pastor and Pastoral Counselor
      Foxfire Outreach Ministries and Christian Counseling Center
    • Aug 1999 to Sept 2004 Associate Pastor for Pastoral Counseling and Director of the Pastoral Counseling Center
      Pastoral Care and Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Trinity United Church of Christ (Chicago, IL)
      Faith based pastoral care and clinical pastoral counseling
    • Jan 2004 to May 2004 Adjunct Instructor / Lecturer
      Trinity Christian College – Sociology Department, Palos Heights, Illinois
    • Aug 2003 to May 2004 Professional Advisor / Mentor
      DePaul University – School of New Learning, Chicago, Illinois
    • Aug 2002 to May 2004 Guest Lecturer
      Chicago State University – School of Social Work Chicago, Illinois
    • Apr 1998 to Aug 1999 Executive Director of Child Welfare Programs
      YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
    • Mar 1996 to Mar 1998 Assistant Vice President/Administratorfor Child Welfare Services
      ChildServ
    • May 1997 to Aug 1997 Social Work Student Supervisor / Summer Preceptors Program
      Chicago State University – School of Social Work Chicago, Illinois
    • Mar 1993 to Feb 1996 Division Manager for Adult Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
      Family Service and Mental Health Center of Oak Park & River Forest, Illinois
    • Jan 1992 to Aug 1993 Clinical Social Worker & HIV/AIDS Counselor
      Social Work, The KUPONA Network – AIDS Service Organization (Chicago, IL)
      Mental Health/Behavioral Health Counseling and Clinical Case Management with clients living with HIV/AIDS
    • Jan 1992 to Jan 1992 Women's Addiction Recovery Out-Patient Program Coordinator
      The BRASS Foundation, Chicago Illinois
    • Jan 1986 to May 1991 Family Therapist, Chemical Dependence & Perinatal Addiction Counselor
      Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Institute of Psychiatry, Chicago, Illinois
    • Aug 1986 to May 1987 Social Work Field Instructor
      Loyola University – School of Social Work, Chicago, Illinois
    • Mar 1983 to Jan 1986 Director of Social Work and Care Coordination/Discharge Planning
      Provident Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
    • Aug 1984 to May 1985 Social Work Field Instructor
      Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois
    • Aug 1983 to May 1984 Social Work Field Instructor
      Governors State University – School of Social Work University Park, Illinois
    • Aug 1982 to May 1983 Social Work Field Instructor
      The University of Illinois at Chicago – Jane Addams College of Social Work, Chicago, Illinois
    • June 1978 to Mar 1983 Medical, Oncology and Kidney Dialysis Social Worker
      The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
    • Aug 1980 to June 1981 Adjunct Professor in Social Work Field Instruction
      The University of Chicago – School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, Illinois
    • July 1977 to June 1978 Child Therapist/Master Social Worker
      Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society - Early Childhood Development Center, Evanston, Illinois

Memberships

    • Sept 2018 to Sept 2025 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) International Association (EMDRIA)
      Member
      Professional organization for trained and/or certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma informed psychotherapists.
    • Sept 2018 to Sept 2025 International Coach Federation (ICF)
      Member
      Professional organization for certified personal life coaches and other types of coaches.
    • May 2020 to May 2025 Association of Black Social Workers – North Texas Chapter (ABSW-NT)
      Program Committee Member
      Professional organization for Black Social Workers of African Descent, in the Dallas/Fort Worth region in Texas.
    • Feb 2014 to Feb 2025 National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
      Member and Conference Presenter & Professional Development/Continuing Education Facilitator at the 2017 and 2019 Texas Chapter Conferences
      Professional Social Work Organization.
    • Jan 2012 to Jan 2025 Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
      Member
      Professional Organization for Case Managers
    • Sept 2018 to Jan 2025 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)
      Member and 2019 Conference Presenter & Professional Development/Continuing Education Facilitator
      Professional Social Work Research Organization.
    • Sept 2013 to Jan 2025 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
      Member and 2018 Special Project Co-Coordinator regarding the Social Work Licensing Curriculum
      Accreditation Organization for Schools of Social Work and for Social Work Educators.
    • Feb 2016 to Feb 2022 National Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC): The Association for Addiction Professionals
      Member
      National organization for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors/Addiction Professionals.
    • Feb 2016 to Feb 2022 Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP)
      Member
      Professional organization for Texas Addiction Professionals.
    • June 2010 to June 2021 American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
      Member
      Professional organization for Diabetes Educators.

Awards and Honors

    • Dec  2019 "Power Hour" Awardee sponsored by The University of Texas at Arlington - Center for African American Studies
    • Apr  2019 Military Connected Maverick Awardee sponsored by The University of Texas at Arlington
    • Jan  2015 Member Society for Academic Achievement sponsored by HonorSociety.org
    • Dec  2013 Recognition of Service sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project
    • Oct  2006 Armed Forces Reserves Service Medal sponsored by United States Department of Defense, Navy Reserve, Medical Service Corps – Social Worker
    • Oct  2006 National Defense Service Medal sponsored by United States Department of Defense, Navy Reserve, Medical Service Corps – Social Worker
    • Oct  2006 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal sponsored by United States Department of Defense, Navy Reserve, Medical Service Corps – Social Worker
    • Oct  2006 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal sponsored by United States Department of Defense, Navy Reserve, Medical Service Corps – Social Worker
    • Jan  2006 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal sponsored by United States Department of Defense Navy Reserves, Medical Service Corps – Social Worker
    • Jun  2004 Award for Fundraising Efforts and Future Success Toward the Wellness Institute sponsored by Community Mental Health Council, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois
    • Jan  1975 Academic scholarships sponsored by Academic scholarships

News Articles

News Articles

    • May 2020 www.wallethub.com
      Professional Internet Blog Contributor regarding "States with the Best Infrastructure for Coronavirus"
    • Mar 2020 PowerPlayRadioNetwork/Internet Radio
      Internet Radio Show Host and Discussion Facilitator about "Anti-Black Racism and Colorism" on Living Your Blessed Life with Dr. Pam Fox.
    • Mar 2020 www.cutvnews.com
      Internet Radio Show Guest regarding "Social Work/Mental Health/Behavioral Health" on CUTV News.
    • Feb 2020 PowerPlayRadioNetwork/Internet Radio
      Internet Radio Show Host and Discussion Facilitator about "Black/African American History Month" on Living Your Blessed Life with Dr. Pam Fox.
    • Jan 2020 PowerPlayRadioNetwork/Internet Radio
      Internet Radio Show Host and Discussion Facilitator about "African American Entrepreneurship" on Living Your Blessed Life with Dr. Pam Fox.
    • Nov 2019 www.DFWiRadio.com
      Internet Radio Show Guest regarding :Relationship Issues and Family Dynamics" on Southern Belle Radio with Host, Kisha Simone.
    • Nov 2019 www.wallethub.com
      Professional Internet Blog Contributor regarding "Diabetes: Signs and Symptoms, Risk Reduction, Public Awareness, Myths, Misunderstandings, and Healthy Lifestyle Tips".
    • Sept 2019 www.PowerPlayRadioNetwork.com
      Internet Radio Show Guest regarding "Relationships Matter in Financial and Health Wellness" on Relationships Matter with Davena (with Host, Davena Wellington).

Support & Funding

Support & Funding

Publications


      2018
      • Book Chapter
        Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Infomred Practice
        Curricular Guide for Licensing and Regualtion: 2015 EPAS Curricular Guide Resources Series
        [Fox, Pamela Lorraine]. Book. pp. 41 - 56. Alexandria, Virginia: "Council on Social Work Education".
        www.cswe.org

      2018
      • Book Review
        The Electoral Consequences of Third Way Welfare State Reforms: Social Democracy’s Transformation and its Political Costs
        [Fox, PamelaL]. International Journal of Business and Applied Social Science. 4(2), 34-37. The University of California: "Center for Promoting Education and Research".
        http://www.ijbassnet.com

      2020
      • Journal Article
        Making an IMPACT: Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving and Stepped Depression Care for Persons Living with Type 2 Diabetes
        [Fox, Pamela Lorraine]. Journal of Health Science & Education. Volume 4(Issue 4), Pages 1-8. London: "eSciRes". DOI: http://dx.doi.org/doi: 10.0000/JHSE.1000191
        www.escires.com

      2005
      • Other
        Millennium Makeover: A Devotional Guide for 21st Century Christians: Volume I
        InstantPublisher.com.
        [Fox, Pamela L]. Book. I, 89. Chicago, IL: "InstantPublisher.com".

Presentations

    • January  2021
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Making an IMPACT: Behavioral Activation & Depression Care for Persons Living with Type 2 Diabetes"", Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Virtual Conference now, due to COVID-19/coronavirus. Conference originally was to be held in San Francisco, California. (January 22, 2021).
    • October  2020
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Navigating the Waves in Turbulent Times: Crisis, Stress and Coping"", St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas, USA. (October 17, 2020).
    • July  2020
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Current Presence of Racism and its Impacts on the Mental, Emotional and Social Wellness of Youth and Communities, and Managing its Effects on our Children and Ourselves"", Mutual Assistance Association for the Ethiopian Community/Young Ethiopian American Ambassadors, Richardson, Texas, USA. (July 25, 2020).
    • June  2020
      Fox, PamelaLorraine, ""Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Class."", National Association of Social Workers , Washington, DC. (June 10, 2020).
    • April  2020
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Panelist), ""Mental Health and Self-Care during Shelter At-Home Isolation"", National Association of Black Journalists , College Park, Maryland, USA. (April 26, 2020).
    • February  2020
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Panelist), ""Illusions: The Historical and Contemporary Use of Black Codes"", The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work and the African American Student Social Work Alliance, Arlington, Texas, USA. (February 26, 2020).
    • February  2020
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Sankofa: Going Back and Getting It - A Historical and Comparative Analysis"", Dallas Fort Worth Association of Black Psychologists (DFW ABPsi), Dallas, Texas, USA. (February 22, 2020).
    • November  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Sankofa: Going Back and Getting It - A Historical and Comparative Analysis"", The University of Texas at Arlington - Center for African American Studies, Arlington, Texas, USA. (November 19, 2019).
    • November  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Panelist), ""Honest Talk about Addiction and Mental Health: Substance Use and Mental Health"", The University of Texas at Dallas and Judge Mays Community Meetings, Richardson, Texas, USA. (November 15, 2019).
    • October  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Got Justice? Spirituality and Social Justice"", The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work and the Spirituality & Social Justice Social Work Student Committee, Arlington, Texas, USA. (October 16, 2019).
    • October  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Panelist), ""Honest Talk about Addiction and Mental Health: Substance Use and Mental Health"", The University of Texas at Dallas and Judge Mays Community Meetings, Dallas, Texas, USA. (October 15, 2019).
    • October  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine, ""The CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards) Standards"", National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Texas Chapter , Galveston. Texas. (October 15, 2019).
    • October  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""The Psychological Family Tree: Genograms"", St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas, USA. (October 5, 2019).
    • September  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Panelist), ""Body Image and Diversity"", The University of Texas at Dallas - Student and Community Organizations, Richardson, Texas, USA. (September 15, 2019).
    • September  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""The CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Approrpiate Standards) Standards"", National Association of Social Workers, Texas State Chapter, Galveston, Texas, USA. (September 15, 2019).
    • September  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Why Understanding Cultural Diversity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Matters: The CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards) Standards"", Allen Independent School District & the Substance Use Prevention Coalition of Collin County, Texas, Allen, Texas, USA. (September 15, 2019).
    • May  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""The Struggle Is Real"", South Dallas Mental Health Professionals Networking Group, Dallas, Texas, USA. (May 15, 2019).
    • April  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Sankofa: Going Back and Getting It - A Historical and Comparative Analysis"", The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Arlington, Texas, USA. (April 15, 2019).
    • March  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Ethics for Addiction Professionals - Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselors/LCDCs"", Texas Association of Addiction Professionals - Dallas Chapter, Dallas, Texas, USA. (March 15, 2019).
    • March  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine, ""Sankofa: Going back and getting it – A historical and comparative analysis: Fifty years after the assassination of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and after the 1619 quadricentennial of the enslavement of Africans and Black People of African Descent in the United States"", The University of North Texas at Dallas , Dallas, Texas. (March 15, 2019).
    • January  2019
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), Burse, JacquelineR (Presenter), Evans, RosalindM (Presenter), ""Sankofa: Going Back and Getting - A Historical and Comparative Analysis"", Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), San Francisco, California, USA. (January 17, 2019).
    • July  2018
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Interesctionality of Race, Gender, and Class"", Texas Department of State Health Services: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA. (July 13, 2018).
    • June  2018
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Class"", Red Door Foundation, Birmingham. Alabama, USA. (June 8, 2018).
    • October  2017
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Practical Approaches to Impacting Underserved Populations"", National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE), San Antonio, Texas, USA. (October 20, 2017).
    • October  2017
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender and Class"", National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter, Galveston, Texas, USA. (October 5, 2017).
    • September  2017
      Fox, PamelaLorraine, ""Diabetes, Depression and Syndemic Suffering among African American Patients: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Class"", Texas Department of Stae Health Services - Texas Health and Human Services, Tyler, Texas. (September 15, 2017).
    • October  2014
      Fox, Pamela Lorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Sankofa: Fifty Years After the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964"", Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Tampa, Florida, USA. (October 1, 2014).
    • September  2014
      Fox, PamelaLorraine, ""Bridging the Gap: The Use of Explicit Theory in Research in Social Work Practice"". (September 15, 2014).
    • October  2013
      Fox, PamelaLorraine (Author & Presenter), ""Healthy Coping: Diabetes, Depression and Stress"", Society for Transplant Social Workers, Dallas, Texas, USA. (October 1, 2013).

Students Supervised

    • Aug 2019
      Graduate Supervised Research
      Diandra Poe, Thesis was related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Social Work)
      Thesis was related to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Courses

      • SOCW 5315-007 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5306-002 GENERALIST MACRO PRACTICE
        (Course Id: 108966)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5306-019 GENERALIST MACRO PRACTICE
        (Course Id: 108966)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5306-020 GENERALIST MACRO PRACTICE
        (Course Id: 108966)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021
      • SOCW 5306-021 GENERALIST MACRO PRACTICE
        (Course Id: 108966)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5354-022 SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
        (Course Id: 109091)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5354-023 SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
        (Course Id: 109091)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2021 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5352-005 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5352-006 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5352-014 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020
      • SOCW 5306-004 GENERALIST MACRO PRACTICE
        (Course Id: 108966 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5316-002 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5316-004 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5316-014 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5315-1
        (Course Id: 111785)
        Summer - 2020
      • SOCW 5315-3
        (Course Id: 111785)
        Summer - 2020
      • SOCW 5315-5
        (Course Id: 111785)
        Summer - 2020
      • SOCW 5352-1
        (Course Id: 109047)
        Summer - 2020
      • SOCW 5352-5
        (Course Id: 109047)
        Summer - 2020
      • SOCW 5352-8
        (Course Id: 109047)
        Summer - 2020
      • SOCW 5315-001 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5315-003 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Xlist Coursepre: SOCW | Xlist Coursenum: 5315 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5315-005 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5352-001 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Xlist Coursepre: SOCW | Xlist Coursenum: 5352 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5352-005 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5352-008 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5315-006 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5352-007 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5369-006 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5369-007 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5316-001 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2020 Download Syllabus
      • SOCW 5315-003 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Xlist Coursepre: SOCW | Xlist Coursenum: 5315 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5352-005 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Xlist Coursepre: SOCW | Xlist Coursenum: 5352 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5352-007 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5352-018 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5369-001 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5316-002 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5315-001 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2019
      • SOCW 5352-004 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2019
      • SOCW 5369-001 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2019
      • SOCW 5315-002 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5369-002 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5316-002 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5316-004 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2019
      • SOCW 5315-003 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5369-001 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5324-001 SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISION
        (Course Id: 109069 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5354-004 TRTMNT OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
        (Course Id: 109091)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5352-002 DIR PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
        (Course Id: 109047)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2018
      • SOCW 5316-001 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
        (Course Id: 109072 | Mav Course: No)
        Summer - Eleven Week - 2018
      • SOCW 5315-002 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5369-002 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5354-003 TRTMNT OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
        (Course Id: 109091 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5354-004 TRTMNT OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
        (Course Id: 109091 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5354-007 TRTMNT OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
        (Course Id: 109091 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2018
      • SOCW 5315-003 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 5369-001 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 5369-003 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 5354-004 TRTMNT OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
        (Course Id: 109091 | Mav Course: No)
        Fall - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 5315-008 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
        (Course Id: 111785 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2017
      • SOCW 5369-007 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
        (Course Id: 109064 | Mav Course: No)
        Spring - Regular Academic Session - 2017

Service to the University

    • Jan 2018 to  June 2021 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington, African American Faculty and Staff Organization
      Committee Member of The University of Texas at Arlington, African American Faculty and Staff Organization, and active participant at the organizational meetings.
    • Sept 2017 to  June 2021 Graduation and Awards Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington Black Student Graduation Planning Committee
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Black Student Graduation Planning Committee, Graduation and Awards Committee Planner and participant of the Black Student Graduation Ceremony.
    • Jan 2017 to  June 2021 Attendee, Meeting
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Alumni Association
      Financial and social support of the UTA Alumni Association.
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2021 Attendee, Meeting
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Women Faculty and Staff Network
      Meeting attendee of The University of Texas at Arlington, Women Faculty and Staff Network, an organization sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
    • Aug 2020 to  May 2021 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Climate & Culture/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Sub-Committee
      Committee Member of The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Climate & Culture/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Sub-Committee, the leadership team that is addressing the culture, climate, diversity, equity and inclusion matters at the School of Social Work.
    • Aug 2020 to  May 2021 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Executive Committee
      Committee Member of The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Executive Committee, the executive leadership team of the School of Social Work.



    • July 2020 to  May 2021 Professional Development/Continuing Education Event Co-Organizer
      The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work and College of Nursing and Health Innovation Professional Development/Continuing Education Event Co-Planner
      Co-planner for Professional Development/Continuing Education Series, entitled: "COVID-19 & Communities of Color - A Case Study: An Interprofessional Dialogue between Social Work, Nursing and Public Health". The University of Texas at Arlington co-sponsors are the School of Social Work and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
    • May 2020 to  May 2021 Conference-Related
      The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work and College of Nursing and Health Innovation
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2021 Attendee, Meeting
      The University of Texas at Arlington, African American Faculty and Staff Association
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2021 Attendee, Graduation
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Black Student Graduation Planning Committee
    • Aug 2019 to  May 2020 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Non-Tenure Track Search Committee
      As a Committee Member, reviewed the portfolios, interviewed and voted on candidates for School of Social Work Non-Tenure Track positions, for
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Non-Tenure Track Search Committee.
    • Aug 2018 to  May 2020 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Program Development of the Substance Use Treatment Minor
      Committee Member of The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Program Development of the Substance Use Treatment Minor, the leadership team in preparation of new undergraduate degree program.
    • Aug 2018 to  May 2020 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Social Work in Health Committee
      Committee Member of The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Social Work in Health Committee, and actively worked on social work in health inter-professional projects, curriculum review, and other social work in health related projects.
    • Aug 2019 to  Dec 2019 Student Mentor and Consultant
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Spirituality and Social Work Student Organization
      Regarding The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Spirituality and Social Work Student Organization, conferred with student leader in preparation for Workshop Presentation, entitled "Spirituality and Social Justice".
    • Aug 2018 to  May 2019 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Tenure and Tenure Track Search Committee
      As a Committee Member, reviewed the portfolios, interviewed and voted on candidates for School of Social Work Tenure and Tenure Track positions, for
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Tenure and Tenure Track Search Committee.
    • Aug 2018 to  May 2019 Diversity Studies Liaison
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Diversity Studies Progam, in affiliation with the School of Social Work
      Diversity Studies Liaison for The University of Texas at Arlington, Diversity Studies Program, in affiliation with the School of Social Work. Co-developed diversity related projects for students, faculty and staff. Mentored undergraduate students in the diversity studies program.
    • Mar 2019 to  Mar 2019 Attendee, Meeting
      The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work and College of Nursing and Health Innovation Interprofessional Education
      Participant in the "Health and Poverty Simulation" interprofessional event with the School of Social Work and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
    • Sept 2018 to  Sept 2018 Guest Speaker
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Centers for Students in Recovery
      Co-Panelist on Myths and Truths: Reducing the Stigma of Substance Abuse, for The University of Texas at Arlington, Centers for Students in Recovery.
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2018 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Doctorate of Social Work Development Ad hoc Committee
      Member of the leadership team regarding the development of the Doctorate of Social Work.
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2018 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Mental Health and Substance Use Curriculum Content Area Group
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Mental Health and Substance Use Content Area Group.
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2018 Faculty and Student Advisor and Program Evaluator
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Student Organization Support and Qualtrics Social Work Student Survey Analysis
      Faculty and Student Advisor and Program Evaluator, The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Student Organization Support and Qualtrics Social Work Student Survey Analysis.
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2018 Attendee, Meeting
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Sociology, Women's Studies Group
      Meeting attendee, The University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Sociology, Women's Studies Group. Attended presentations by women faculty members.
    • Aug 2017 to  May 2018 Committee Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Executive Committee
      Committee Member of The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Executive Committee, the executive leadership team of the School of Social Work.

    • Aug 2013 to  Dec 2016 Student Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington, Student Alumni Association
      Financial and social support member of UTA Student Alumni Association.
    • Aug 2013 to  Dec 2016 Student Member
      The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work, Doctoral Student Association

      Financial and social support member of UTA - School of Social Work Doctoral Student Association.

Service to the Profession

    • Jan 2018 to  Oct 2018
      Social Work Licensure and Regulation Task Force Committee Member for Curricular Guide for the Licensing and Regulation in Social Work Practice (Alexandria, Virginia, USA)
      Council on Social Work Education/National Association of Social Workers/Association of Social Work Boards Licensure and Regulation Task Force Committee
      To assist in the development of the Curricular Guide for Licensing and Regulation in Social Work Practice.

      The co-sponsoring organizations were the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
    • Apr 2018 to  Apr 2018
      Social Work Licensure and Regulation Task Force Committee Member for Curricular Guide for the Licensing and Regulation in Social Work Practice and Conference Attendee (Arlington, Virginia, USA)
      Council on Social Work Education/National Association of Social Workers/Association of Social Work Boards Licensure and Regulation Task Force Committee
      Licensure and regulation task force member on the development the Curriculum Guide for Licensing and Regulation in Social Work Practice, and conference attendee at the 2018 Council om Social Work Education (CSWE), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Spring Conference in Arlington, VA.

Service to the Community

Service to the Community

    • Dec 2006 to  Dec 2035
      Alumni Supporter, Alumni Association, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America)
      Alumni Association, McCormick Theological Seminary
      Financial Supporter, Alumni Association, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois.

    • Dec 2006 to  Dec 2035
      Alumni Supporter, Alumni Association, The Family Institute of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois and Evanston, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America)
      Alumni Association, The Family Institute of Northwestern University
      Financial Supporter, Alumni Association, The Family Institute of Northwestern University, in Chicago, Illinois and Evanston, Illinois.
    • Dec 2006 to  Dec 2035
      Alumni Supporter, Alumni Association, The University of Chicago – School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America)
      Alumni Association, The University of Chicago – School of Social Service Administration
      Financial Supporter, Alumni Association, The University of Chicago - School of Social Service Administration.
    • Dec 2006 to  Dec 2035
      Alumni Supporter, Alumni Association, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (Valparaiso, Indiana, United States of America)
      Alumni Association, Valparaiso University
      Financial Supporter, Alumni Association, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana
    • June 2018 to  Feb 2035
      Social Justice Ministry Partner, Health Fair Facilitator and Conference Attendee (Dallas, Texas, United States of America)
      Social Justice Ministries, Friendship-West Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas
      Social Justice Ministry Partner of Friendship-West Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, as a health fair facilitator and conference attendee.
    • Feb 2017 to  Feb 2035
      Community Outreach Coordinator, Social Justice Ministry Partner, Health Fair Facilitator and Motivational Speaker (Arlington, Texas, United States of America)
      Foxfire Outreach Ministries
      Community Outreach Coordinator, Social Justice Ministry Partner, Health Fair Facilitator and Motivational Speaker with Foxfire Outreach Ministries.
    • Jan 1977 to  Jan 2035
      Member, Professional Organization for Social Workers (Washington, DC, United States of America)
      National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
      National Association of Social Workers Member, the professional organization for Social Workers.
    • Jan 2013 to  Dec 2025
      Member, Professional Organization for Certified Case Managers (Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America)
      Commission for Case Manager Certification
      Member of the professional organization for Certified Case Managers.
    • Jan 2013 to  Dec 2025
      Task Force Member (Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America)
      Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
      2018 Licensing and Regulation Curriculum Development committee member and professional organization member.
    • Sept 2017 to  Dec 2021
      Community Supporter, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) – Arlington, Texas Chapter (Arlington, Texas, United States of America)
      National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) – Arlington, Texas Chapter
      Financial Supporter, Community Member and Annual Meeting supporter., National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) – Arlington, Texas Chapter
    • Jan 2010 to  Dec 2021
      Member, Professional Organization for Diabetes Educators (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America)
      American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
      Member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the professional organization member for diabetes educators.
    • Oct 1986 to  Dec 2006
      Commander, United States Navy Reserve (Retired Veteran) United States Department of the Navy Medical Service Corps – Navy Social Worker (Great Lakes, Illinois, United States of America)
      United States Department of the Navy, Recruit Training Command/Naval Service Training Command and Naval Hospital, Mental Health and Social Work Departments,
      Commander, United States Navy Reserve (Retired Veteran) United States Department of the Navy Medical Service Corps – Navy Social Worker
    • Oct 1986 to  Dec 2006
      Commander, United States Navy Reserve (Retired Veteran), United States Department of the Navy, Medical Service Corps – Navy Social Worker (Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America)
      United States Navy Reserve (Retired Veteran), United States Department of the Navy, Medical Service Corps – Navy Social Worker
      Commander, United States Navy Reserve (Retired Veteran), United States Department of the Navy, Medical Service Corps – Navy Social Worker
    • Jan 2004 to  Dec 2005
      Former Board Member, Community Mental Health Council. Inc. of Chicago, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America)
      Community Mental Health Council, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois

      Former Board Member, Community Mental Health Council, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois
    • Jan 1996 to  Jan 1998
      Former Board Member, Community Renewal Society of Chicago, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois, United States of America)
      Community Renewal Society of Chicago, Illinois
      Former Board Member, Community Renewal Society of Chicago, Illinois