Serretta Gordon
- MSW
- Interim MSW Program Coordinator, IUSE / Clinical Associate Professor
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IU Southeast
Contact
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(812) 856-7167
- sergordo@iu.edu
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Crestview Hall Room 36
IU Southeast Campus 4201 Grant Line Road
About
Serretta-Brooke Gordon is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. Serretta is currently a Clinical Associate Professor and is the Interim MSW Program Director for the Indiana University School of Social Work on the IU Southeast Campus in New Albany, Indiana. She oversees MSW faculty who provide Council on Social Work Education curriculum to students pursuing a Master of Social Work in Mental Health and Addictions. Serretta previously served as the MSW Field Coordinator working with students in the areas of mental health and addictions in field education for 7 years at IU in Bloomington, Indiana. Serretta is a proud graduate of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Kentucky State University where she earned a Bachelor of Social Work with completion of the KY Public Child Welfare Certification Program. A year later Serretta obtained a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville Kent School. During her college years her aspirations to gain new experiences lead to her study abroad on various trips to the March of Remembrance Voyage to Poland for Holocaust Studies. She also studied in London, England and Dublin, Ireland for European studies. She has worked with the KY Public Child Welfare system, Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital in Kentucky, facilitated family connections with foster care’s loneliest kids through the Family Finding Project Match KY Initiatives, worked with homeless and runaway youth at both MASH Services of the Bluegrass, now known as Arbor Youth Services in Lexington, KY and she served the community at Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County in Bloomington Indiana. Serretta also served as a committee member of the Kids with Absent and Incarcerated Parents of Bloomington and Thriving Connections Program. Since moving to the IU Southeast campus, Serretta has joined initiatives on mental health education including the IUS Mental Health and Wellness Group that facilitates various community events and resources and she is the Co-Faculty Chair of U Bring Change to Mind Program helping to reduce the stigma of mental health services in college settings. In 2023 Serretta was invited and now serves with Family Ark, Inc. of Jeffersonville, Indiana and Weathering Storms, Inc in Louisville, KY as a board member. Serretta is proud to have worked with families and children for over 20 years. Serretta has also been part of research initiatives addressing issues around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in academic settings and is doing research and presented at state level and national conferences on the partnerships between Law Enforcement and Social Work as it relates to mental health services in the community. Serretta is proud of recent publications including being a co-author of, It Takes A Village Anthology of Black Female Social Workers, and A Woman’s Legacy Volume Three books. Since 2017 Serretta has facilitated initiatives to raise awareness around Multiple Myeloma Cancer and promotion of health and wellness in the community through her initiative, The Brave Mary Family in honor of her mother who passed away from blood cancer. As a lover of the butterfly effect, Serretta says she loves a quote from the famous late Maya Angelou believing, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Serretta says she delights in the gifts of life (the challenging ones and the ones that made her smile!) she has been given, the beauty in the people she connects with, and loves to share those gifts with the world!
Education
Masters of Science in Social Work
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2009 - University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work
Dissertation: n/a
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2008 - Kentucky State University
Dissertation: n/a
Research Interests
Serretta likes to research the pedagogy of Field Education and how her role as the Field Coordinator can impact student's learning and the partnering with community agencies. She has presented at state and national conferences facilitating discussions around ways to develop field placements with various agencies.
Teaching Interests
Serretta enjoys teaching Field, Diversity, MSW Communities Practice, and any macro social work courses where students are taught to engage in building relationships that will enhance the community.
Presentations
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Gordon, S. B. (2023). IUS Mental Health and Wellness Series. “Celebrating our Diversity.”. IU Southeast Mental Health and Wellness Series, New Albany, IN.
The IUS Mental Health and Wellness team facilitated a group discussion with IUS Faculty, students, and community partners on celebrating our diversity. We had foods from various cultures, musical arts, and a panel discussion around the diversity we all bring to the IUS campus and community.
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Gordon, S. B., & Hippie, J. L. (2023). Small Changes, Big Ripples: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities of Practicum Placements in Complex Systems. Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.
The ripple effect is defined by the Miriam Webster Dictionary (n.d.) as a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect or influence. This workshop will focus on field education’s ability to create social change with the ripple effect. Field Education has been identified as the signature pedagogy of social work education (CSWE, 2008). It is the key component of the integration of practice and theory and can prepare our students for rights-based practice (Steen, 2021). We ask our students to apply the National Association of Social Work’s Code of Ethics and to operationalize the Council on Social Work Education Competencies. To turn their learning plan activities into real, impactful actions, influencing social, economic, and environmental justice. Yet some practicum placement settings may have competing priorities and/or divergent goals from the profession of social work. They may also have shared foundations in oppressive historical roots that extend into the ongoing realities of racial privilege, dominant ideologies, and structures (Moore, et. al, 2018). How do we support students in the charge to create change given on-going systemic social inequalities?
This interactive workshop will examine the critical lessons learned from placing social work students in settings that do not always fully align with the values and ethics of social work. Empowerment of those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and marginalized are basic tenets of the Social Work profession (Nicotera, 2019). How do field staff ensure that students feel empowered to put these concepts into action? Not all students will have opportunities to create major splashes in our current systems. Nevertheless, social workers, including students, can be change agents and make small changes that make big ripples. Participants will examine students’ ability to create change, learn tips, challenges, and celebrations from these experienced field faculty that they then can share with their own field team.
Our Code of Ethics requires us to have a seat at the table when addressing social injustices and leading in the creation of reimagined social constructs, systems, and policies. Field educators play a part in leading this charge with each field placement. Attend this workshop to learn more about how to put this practice into action and afford our students the opportunity to create their own “ripple effect.”
These experienced presenters will share insights and lessons learned from field practicum planning. This includes reconciling potential conflicts in roles, professional ethics/values, and stereotypes to create inter-professional practice that can benefit communities, students, and field partners. This workshop will include participant engagement including small group think-pair-share format which allows for active critical thinking, discussion, honors participants voices, and allows for inclusivity (Lyman, 1981) (Cooper, et.al., 2021).
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Gordon, S. B., Hippie, J. L., & Day, M. E. (2023). Mental Health and Police Response. IU Southeast Campus with IU CAPS Program, New Albany, IN.
Along with IU Bloomington Police Department Chief Jill Lees and other panelists, we discussed the partnerships between mental health services and law enforcement. We offered our expertise with field education, advocacy for collaboration, and opened up the floor for participants to share their experiences.
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Serretta, G. B., & Hippie, J. L. (2023). Navigating the Critical, Complex Puzzle Pieces: Field Education and Law Enforcement. University of Southern Indiana Social Work Program, Evansville, IN.
The purpose of this interactive workshop is to examine the timely and critical lessons learned from placing social work students in law enforcement practicums. These professions have historically worked with similar populations to address individual and community needs with often divergent goals. Workshop
attendees will engage in critical conversations on how social work field practicums can bridge the gap between these two professions and explore a collaborative response by law enforcement and social workers. This dialogue is especially relevant during this time in our country where racial disparity and inequalities have been exposed and we have an unprecedented opportunity for change. While there are no easy solutions, we believe that this change calls for establishing a seat at the table for social work. Lessons gained by these two experienced field educators will be used to demonstrate the potential to create beneficial inter-professional collaboration that can benefit individuals, families, and communities.
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Gordon, S. B., & , . (2023). Identifying and Transforming Secondary Traumatic Stress. IUSSW, IUSSW Alumni Association, and the Family Ark, Inc. , Jeffersonville, IN.
The IUSSW Southeast MSW Program co-Facilitated an agency gathering to discuss ways to prevent burn out in the profession with traumatic clients and situations. Kristi Glotzbach of the Family Ark facilitated the discussions and the IUSSW and IUSSW Alumni Association assisted with providing Continuing Education Units to participants.
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Gordon, S. B., & Hippie, J. L. (2022). Navigating the Critical, Complex Puzzle Pieces: Field Education and Law Enforcement. Council on Social Work Education, Orlando, FL.
Proposal was approved. However due to Covid-19 pandemic, we did not present this year, but resubmitted in 2022 for the same presentation and was approved.
The purpose of this interactive workshop is to examine the timely and critical lessons learned from placing social work students in law enforcement practicums. In the United States, the history of law enforcements and social workers working together dates back one-hundred-years (Patterson and Swan, 2019). These professions have historically worked with similar populations (Lamin and Teboh, 2016) to address individual and community needs (Patterson, 2012) (Wood et. al., 2017) with often divergent goals (Buchbinder & Eisikovits, 2008). Most calls to police are often less crime related and more about an emergency response to an immediate social service need (Patterson & Swan, 2019). Police are not social workers yet are often the first to intercede in mental health crises which can lead to detrimental escalation. This current model of police response has well documented negative outcomes and has resulted in approximately two million individuals with mental illness being jailed per year (Wilson & Wilson, 2020). The social service–oriented nature of policing and recently exposed gaps in meeting these needs creates an opportunity for social work to play a role in enhancing public safety and community outcomes. Workshop attendees will engage in critical conversations on how social work field practicums can bridge the gap between these two professions and explore a collaborative response by law enforcement and social workers. This dialogue is especially relevant during this time in our country where racial disparity and inequalities have been exposed and we have an unprecedented opportunity for change. While there are no easy solutions, we believe that this change calls for establishing a seat at the table for social work. Lessons gained by these two experienced field educators will be used to demonstrate the potential to create beneficial inter-professional collaboration.
In this session this will be achieved through active participant engagement, utilizing the metaphor of co-created puzzle pieces needed to operationalize the big picture of social work and law enforcement practicums. One of these pieces will be an understanding of the shared historical roots of these professions and the ongoing impact of racial privilege, dominant ideologies, and structures (Moore, S., et al., 2018). Information on the need for rigorous pre-field planning and ongoing practicum requirements will be identified. The importance of student support by field faculty in reconciling potential conflicts in roles, professional ethics, and values to create collaborative practice will be examined. Cooperative models currently in use throughout the nation will be shared and their impact/outcomes at the community and individual level. Attendees will engage in establishing the essential puzzle pieces needed to successfully create positive community outcomes for social work practicums in a secondary setting. The NASW Code of Ethics requires that we have an obligation to address social injustices, keep a strengths-based perspective, and lead critical conversations.
Attendance at this workshop will allow participants to learn more about how to put this practice into action.
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Gordon, S. B., & Hippie, J. L. (2022). Navigating the Critical, Complex Puzzle Pieces: Field Education and Law Enforcement. Council on Social Work Education, Annaheim, CA.
The purpose of this interactive workshop is to examine the timely and critical lessons learned from placing social work students in law enforcement practicums. In the United States, the history of law enforcements and social workers working together dates back one-hundred-years (Patterson and Swan, 2019). These professions have historically worked with similar populations (Lamin and Teboh, 2016) to address individual and community needs (Patterson, 2012) (Wood et. al., 2017) with often divergent goals (Buchbinder & Eisikovits, 2008). Most calls to police are often less crime related and more about an emergency response to an immediate social service need (Patterson & Swan, 2019). Police are not social workers yet are often the first to intercede in mental health crises which can lead to detrimental escalation. This current model of police response has well documented negative outcomes and has resulted in approximately two million individuals with mental illness being jailed per year (Wilson & Wilson, 2020). The social service–oriented nature of policing and recently exposed gaps in meeting these needs creates an opportunity for social work to play a role in enhancing public safety and community outcomes. Workshop attendees will engage in critical conversations on how social work field practicums can bridge the gap between these two professions and explore a collaborative response by law enforcement and social workers. This dialogue is especially relevant during this time in our country where racial disparity and inequalities have been exposed and we have an unprecedented opportunity for change. While there are no easy solutions, we believe that this change calls for establishing a seat at the table for social work. Lessons gained by these two experienced field educators will be used to demonstrate the potential to create beneficial inter-professional collaboration.
In this session this will be achieved through active participant engagement, utilizing the metaphor of co-created puzzle pieces needed to operationalize the big picture of social work and law enforcement practicums. One of these pieces will be an understanding of the shared historical roots of these professions and the ongoing impact of racial privilege, dominant ideologies, and structures (Moore, S., et al., 2018). Information on the need for rigorous pre-field planning and ongoing practicum requirements will be identified. The importance of student support by field faculty in reconciling potential conflicts in roles, professional ethics, and values to create collaborative practice will be examined. Cooperative models currently in use throughout the nation will be shared and their impact/outcomes at the community and individual level. Attendees will engage in establishing the essential puzzle pieces needed to successfully create positive community outcomes for social work practicums in a secondary setting. The NASW Code of Ethics requires that we have an obligation to address social injustices, keep a strengths-based perspective, and lead critical conversations.
Attendance at this workshop will allow participants to learn more about how to put this practice into action.
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Gordon, S. B. (2022). IUSSW MSW Info Session for IUS Campus. IUSSW.
For the 2022-2023 academic year I have facilitated over 12 MSW Info Sessions in efforts to recruit students to the MSW Program at IUS. These have been in person and online via Zoom.
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Gordon, S. B. (2021). IUSE MSW Field At A Glance Virtual Meeting. IUSSW.
Met with MSW Students to discuss the practicum and timelines for the program for the year. These sessions included MSW Generalist and MSW Mental Health and Addiction students. We discussed field practicum curriculum, competencies, and assignments required for field practicum. We also covered discussions around continued challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Gordon, S. B. (2021). Spring IUSE 2021 Orientation. IUSSW.
In a course overload, I worked with the IUSE cohort on the MSW S555 Field Course, syllabus, introduction to their liaison, and field check in. They were also provided with an online training in Canvas from a committee I served on developing the course content.
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Gordon, S. B. (2021). MSW Field Generalist Placements Agency Training. N/A, Bloomington, IN United States.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, the field team provided support to agencies through online methods to deliver field curriculum. This was a supplemental training for agency members who needed more support with field processes and Sonia Database support. These sessions have been offered to field agencies throughout the start of spring semester classes and will continue as needed.
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Gordon, S. B. (2021). IUB MSW Field At A Glance Virtual Meeting. IUSSW.
Met with MSW Students to discuss the practicum and timelines for the program for the year. These sessions included MSW Generalist and MSW Mental Health and Addiction students. We discussed field practicum curriculum, competencies, and assignments required for field practicum. We also covered discussions around continued challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Gordon, S. B. (2020). IUB MSW Field Generalist Placements Agency Training. N/A, Bloomington, IN United States.
Presented the curriculum to agency staff who would supervise students in their field placements for the following semesters. We reviewed all components of the field process that students should get from the start of the practicum including supervision, direct versus indirect hours, completion of learning plans, forms to complete, and participation in community activities that the agency sponsors. Provided support for online Sonia Database.
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Gordon, S. B. (2020). MSW Field Generalist Placements Agency Training. N/A, Bloomington, IN United States.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, the field team provided support to agencies through online methods to deliver field curriculum. This was a supplimental training for agency members who needed more support with field processes and Sonia Database support.
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Gordon, S. B. (2019). IUB MSW Field Generalist Placements Agency Orientation. N/A, Bloomington, IN United States.
Presented the curriculum to agency staff who would supervise students in their field placements for the following semesters. Field instructors were introduced to their field liaisons and we reviewed all components of the field process that students should get from the start of the practicum including supervision, direct versus indirect hours, completion of learning plans, forms to complete, and participation in community activities that the agency sponsors.
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Gordon, S. B. (2019). MSW Field Orientation- Mental Health and Addiction Students.
Students were provided with orientation goals for their field practicums. They were given Field Handbooks to support them in their practicum placements. Provided training on the new SSW Field Sonia Online Software. Students were introduced to their Field Liaisons and reviewed course curriculum in Mental Health and Addictions.
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Gordon, S. B. (2018). IUB MSW Field Generalist Placements Agency Orientation. N/A, Bloomington, IN United States.
Presented the curriculum to agency staff who would supervise students in their field placements for the following semesters. Field instructors were introduced to their field liaisons and we reviewed all components of the field process that students should get from the start of the practicum including supervision, direct versus indirect hours, completion of learning plans, forms to complete, and participation in community activities that the agency sponsors.
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Gordon, S. B. (2017). N/A, Bloomington, IN United States.
Discussed the MSW Field Program with training to Field Faculty Liaisons over two sessions in November 2017 and January 2018. IUSSW Field Director Stephanie Lyons also presented information to the team. Discussion the Field program with emphasis on students at the 2 Year Generalist level and Practice Area level of Mental Health and Addictions. Agenda and Timelines were provided to faculty for students to follow in their field practicum.
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Gordon, S. B. (2017). Fall 2017 MSW Pre-Placement Student Training for Mental Health and Addictions.
Provided Pre-Placement overview to MSW Field Students starting field practicum. Reviewed MSW Field Curriculum, field policies, NASW Code of Ethics, and gave instructions on how to use online Sonia Database for field work.
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Gordon, S. B. (2017). Fall 2017 MSW Pre-Placement Student Training for MSW Generalists.
Provided Pre-Placement overview to MSW Field Students starting field practicum. Reviewed MSW Field Curriculum, field policies, NASW Code of Ethics, and gave instructions on how to use online Sonia Database for field work.
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Gordon, S. B. (2017). MSW Field Orientation- Students.
Students were provided with orientation goals for their field practicums. They were given Field Handbooks to support them in their practicum placements. Provided training on the new SSW Field Sonia Online Software.
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Gordon, S. B., & Nelson, T. L. (2017). MSW Field Orientation- Community Agencies.
Provided training to community agencies that will provide supervision to students in their MSW field placements. Participants were given Continuing Educational Credits for this training. Provided training on the new SSW Field Sonia Online Software.
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Gordon, S. B. (2016). Fall 2016 MSW Pre-Placement Student Training.
Provided Pre-Placement overview to MSW Field Students starting field practicum. Reviewed MSW Field Curriculum, field policies, NASW Code of Ethics, and gave instructions on how to use online Sonia Database for field work.
Clinical Services
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Co-Advisor
2023 - IU U Bring Change 2 Mind ProgramOur role is to help start that conversation and amplify the voice of others, to open hearts and minds and change fear and stigma toward people with mental illness into compassion and support for their journey. By emphasizing “connectedness” and social support, we can change attitudes, lower levels of stigma, eliminate barriers to mental healthcare, and improve the lives of our fellow peers.
U Bring Change to Mind’s mission is to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness on college campuses. Through fun awareness activities and a spirit of inclusion and education, U Bring Change to Mind targets both local and national change, and both individual and institutional change. By emphasizing “connectedness” we can change attitudes, generate social support, and put pressure on administrators to improve services, in order to eliminate barriers to care and to fulfill lives.
Based on the philosophy of “By Students, For Students,” UBC2M is composed of students committed to making an impact in their campus communities. These impassioned students work not only to reduce the stigma among their peers but also with administration on making policy more accommodating to students with mental health needs.
Institutional Services
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Committee Member
2021 - Field Restructuring CommitteeGroup completed a Strengths, Weaknesses, Outcomes, and Threats (SWOT Analysis) on field program systemwide. -
Committee Chair
2021 - Field Learning Plan Workgroup BSW/MSWCo-Facilitate field group of committee members on developing a training through Expand/Canvas. Eight trainings were developed to provide tutorial guides for field agencies on how to help students develop their Learning Educational Plan that ensures students can demonstrate all of the learning competences required of our accreditation program Council of Social Work Education. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW BSW and MSW Student Awards at IUBResponsible for encouraging students/field team to nominate students for awards based on various levels of achievements. Nominations are reviewed by a committee using a rubric to decide the winners for the 2021 academic year. -
Committee Chair
2021 - IUSSW Student Field/Community Partner Awards at IUBResponsible for encouraging students to nominate students and agencies for awards based on various levels of achievements. Nominations are reviewed by a committee I lead using a rubric to decide the winners for the 2021 academic year. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW Search and Screen Committee MemberWorked with other IU Faculty reviewing the candidates requesting consideration for the position of IUB Lecturer. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2020 - IU School of Social Work Field Agency Orientation CommitteeOur team met and developed a curriculum for online learning in Canvas for field agencies to complete instead of a face to face field orientation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Agency members were given Continuing Education Units for completion of the training. I submitted portions of the training on Diversity and Inclusion in a module for field agencies to review. -
Committee Member
2020 - IU School of Social Work Field Student Orientation Committee 2020Our team met and developed a curriculum for online learning in Canvas for students to complete instead of a face to face field orientation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. -
Committee Member
2020 - IUSSW Field Committee- Field Coordinator Support on Building a Placement Sonia TrainingWorked with two other field coordinators on developing a training to help field coordinators to complete a placement group in our Sonia Online Database. -
Other
2019 - Center for Rural EngagementIUB School of Social Work MSW Program submitted a proposal to CRE for financial resources for practicum students to do work in the rural community specifically Martin County for mental health and addictions. -
Committee Member
2019 - IUB School of Social Work MSW Field Placements Planning/Development GroupWorked with IUB and Field Leadership on establishing unique placements in the region for MSW students to complete field practicum. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - IUSSW Field Advisory Team Co-FacilitatorIn co-facilitation with the BSW Field Coordinator, we work together to develop the IUSSW Field Advisory Council for the IU Eleven Region. We invite agencies to provide feedback to our program on how to improve the field process. We also develop new ideas for more programs for field placements as our program continues to grow. -
Committee Member
2016 - IUB MSW Teaching GroupObserved MSW teaching group making plans for how to present case studies in MSW courses this fall. -
Committee Member
2016 - School of Social WorkMember of the Faculty Senate Committee. -
Committee Member
2016 - School of Social Work System Wide Committee MemberParticipated in reviewing current policies related to field practicum and deciding on new processes for the field program collectively. Continued into the 2017-2018 academic year. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUB SSW MSW Graduation Ceremony 2021Assisted with planning the online MSW Graduation during the pandemic. Also selected for speaking role during ceremony. -
Committee Member
2020 - DCS Scholars InterviewsServed on team interviewing BSW students interested in being selected for the Department For Child Services Scholars program for IUSSW. -
Committee Member
2019 - IUSSW Dean’s Strategic Planning “Affirming Culture & Community” and "Activating our Voices" GroupsWorked with IUSSW Faculty across all campuses developing processes around Affirming Culture within the program for students, faculty, and the community. I served on both committees. -
Other
2020 - Career Spotlight Graduate Fair Recruitment for IUSSWMeet with prospective college students in Kentucky who may be interested in applying for graduate school at Indiana University. Discuss student goals and future planning while providing overview of the IU School of Social Work system wide. -
Other
2019 - Streets Paved With Gold March and Resource FairProvided education to community on the IUSSW, provided support to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity with attending, and served in various capacities that day servicing the public. -
Other
2019 - Career Spotlight Graduate Fair Recruitment for IUSSWMeet with prospective college students in Kentucky who may be interested in applying for graduate school at Indiana University. Discuss student goals and future planning while providing overview of the IU School of Social Work system wide. -
Committee Member
2018 - IUSSW Search and Screen Committee MemberWorked with other IU Faculty reviewing the candidates requesting consideration for the IU position of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs -
Committee Member
2018 - DCS Scholars InterviewsServed on team interviewing BSW students interested in being selected for the Department For Child Services Scholars program for IUSSW. -
Other
2018 - Indianapolis National College Recruitment FairParticipated in hosting a booth at this fair to recruit high school students to attend IU. -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
2018 - IU Health Cyber Infrastructure Planning MeetingAsked for attendance to participate in the discussion on the planning of the new IU Health Hospital in Bloomington. -
Other
2018 - MSW Field Placement-SpecificAssisted with placement of a MSW Generalist student at Susie's Place Agency to assist the agency with an initiative the IU Provost wanted to achieve. -
Other
2018 - Career Spotlight Graduate Fair Recruitment for IUSSWMeet with prospective college students in Kentucky who may be interested in applying for graduate school at Indiana University. Discuss student goals and future planning while providing overview of the IU School of Social Work system wide. -
Other
2018 - School of Social WorkProvided recruitment information to community in Lexington, KY at Spotlight Career/Graduate Fair on behalf of the IUSSW. -
Committee Member
2016 - School of Social Work MSW CommitteeMember of the MSW Committee. Participate in monthly meetings to make decisions about the curriculum of Social Work courses including Field. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - IUB SSW MSW Graduation CeremonyIn collaboration with the IUSSW I facilitated with students to develop the MSW Graduation Reception for the first MSW Class at IUB. The students were honored during the ceremony and hooded with the citron hoods for the MSW Program. The IUSSW Dean Mike Patchner was in attendance for the ceremony. Served in this role for 2 years. -
Other
2017 - MLK Day EventHelped facilitate table discussions with students on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how it impacts partnerships of all people together to make a difference in the world. -
Committee Member
2016 - Re-Development of S555 Course SyllabusAs a new member of the faculty, I assisted with learning how the syllabus would be re-developed with based on competencies students should learn from Council on Social Work Education. -
Other
School of Social WorkPresented MSW Field Practicum information to newly enrolled students who will start practicum in the spring. -
Committee Member
2022 - IUSSW Student Support and Wellness CommitteeWe meet to discuss ways to raise awareness for students around mental health and wellness in the School of Social Work. -
Committee Member
2022 - IU Southeast Mental Health and Wellness Planning TeamServed as a committee member supporting the Mental Health Initiatives with other Human Services disciplines on IU Southeast campus. We worked with the Director of IU CAPS on campus and we developed monthly events around mental health, social issues, and DEI practices. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Field Research TeamParticipate on a field research team evaluating our internal field DEI practices, differences, strengths, and plan for future goals that will be a model nationally. We continue to work together on our outcomes of a survey that was disseminated to our field faculty for further evaluation. -
Committee Chair
2021 - IUSSW Field Mental Health and Addictions Activities Guide ChairChaired the group working on the Learning Plan Activities Guide for Mental Health and Addictions area of the MSW. -
Committee Chair
2023 - IUSSW DirectorsAlong with two other Co-Chairs, three IUSSW Program Directors meet weekly devleloping a Directors Handbook for all Social Work Directors at IU.
Memberships
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National Association of Social Workers
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Council on Social Work Education
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
2014 to 2021
Public Services
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Participant
2023 to 2023 - IU Regional Campuses: Understanding Best Practices with Mentoring BIPOCParticipated with faculty on remote campuses to discuss how to engage with BIPOC students in mentorship and supportive services.
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Participant
2023 to 2023 - Martin Luther King Day CelebrationAttended the MLK Day Celebration and collaborated with local community leaders on sharing the Dream of Dr. King.
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Board Member
2023 to Present - Family Ark, IncorporatedI was invited and accepted the role of serving on the Board for Family Ark, Incorporated in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
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Board Member
2023 to Present - Weathering Storms, IncInvited to serve as a Board Member and Officer of Leadership of this non-profit organization.
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Volunteer
2021 to 2022 - IU Health Congregational Care Network with Bethel AME Church BloomingtonWe are being trained by the IU Health Hospital systems on being supporters of individuals who are released from the hospital and need aftercare calls/support.
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Guest Speaker
2021 to 2021 - Indiana State University My Body: Women Resource FairPresented on women's mental health. Held discussion with attendees about self-care and support systems needed to maintain healthy lifestyles.
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Committee Member
2020 to 2020 - City of Bloomington Youth Advisory CommitteeHelped provide planning ideas and event development to the committee Chair
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Board Member
2019 to 2022 - Mental Health America of Monroe County Board MemberThe Board develops planning for ways to promote health and wellness around mental health. We develop trainings for agency and community members and seek out opportunities to collaborate with community partners to achieve our mission and vision. I have helped on various committees within the board including the Governance Committee, and I helped to MC the 2020 Gala we had and gave out awards to community members.
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Committee Member
2018 to 2018 - Indiana Rural Opioid Task ForceDiscussion around resources that are available in the region for services addressing the Opioid issues, supporting agencies, and those providing services.
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Volunteer
2017 to 2021 - Thriving Connections of South Central Community ActionAssist with working with families in this program who are going through the Circles Program. Families in need of mentor, resources, and access to information are some of the opportunities we try to achieve in the program.
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Committee Member
2017 to 2018 - Bloomington Black Leaders Strategic AllianceParticipated as a committee member of the Bloomington Black Leaders Strategic Alliance. We meet and develop ways to connect information to members of the community. We also have planning to connect more with students at Indiana University.
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Participant
2017 to 2017 - Interfaith MLK Event City of BloomingtonAs a member of Bethel AME Bloomington, our choir provided musical selections and fellowship for this wonderful event. I am a member of our choir.
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Volunteer
2016 to 2016 - Community KitchenAssisted with preparing meals for homeless families in the local community