Educational Background:
MSW - University of South Carolina - 2004
BA - Political Science Benedict College - 1996
Research Interests:
Gerontology
Community Development and Organizing
Selected Publications:
Selected Presentations:
National Association of Social Workers: South Carolina Chapter
Columbia, SC, March 6, 2002
"Menu for Long Term Care: Making the Right Choices"
National Association of Social Workers: South Carolina Chapter
Myrtle Beach, SC, March 6, 2003
"Making the Grade: Quality in Nursing Homes”
South Carolina Alliance for Culture Change
Spartanburg, SC, October 2004
“3rd Down and 1 to Go”
1st Eden Alternative International Conference
Myrtle Beach, SC, November 21, 2002
"Hope Blooms in South Carolina: Bureaucrats and Providers Partnering to Build a Successful Coalition"
South Carolina Health Care Association
Columbia, SC, January 26, 2006
“Case Mix and Level of Care”
The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence
Columbia, SC February 8, 2007
“Unlocking Preadmission Screening and Resident Review”
South Carolina Health Care Association
Columbia, SC, February 20, 2007
“Medicare From Start to Finish”
South Carolina Nursing Home Association
Columbia, SC, March 29, 2007
“Update on Medicaid Reimbursement”
Service:
SC Eden Alternative Coalition: Vice-President (1999-2001) & President (2002)
National Association of Social Workers: SC Chapter Central Unit Rep. 2003-2005
National Association of Social Workers: Committee on Aging Chair, 2005-2006
National Association of Social Workers: SC Chapter Symposium Chair, 2006
National Association of Social Workers: SC Chapter Member-at-Large: 2005-2007
National Association of Social Workers: SC Chapter Governmental Affair, Committee Member 2007
Honors and Awards:
Eden Alternative Association (1998)
Dementia Care Specialist (2001)
Associate Public Manager (2006) Certified Public Manager (Pending)
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
MSW Student of the Year
Social Work Experience:
Department Head: SC Department of Health and Human Services: Department of Facility Services
Medicaid Policy Analyst
Teaching Experience:
University of South Carolina
SOWK 304, J741
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