Education, Licensure, Credentials

• Mentor/Supervisor, (M/S), by appointment, 2005
• Certified Poetry Therapist, (CPT), by documentation, 2002
• LGSW, License #G08183, 1998
• Master of Social Work, University of Maryland at Baltimore, Maryland, 1997
• Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, International Relations, San Francisco State University, California, 1984

Professional Affiliations

• Director, Institute of Poetry Therapy of Maryland, 2007-present
• Co-Director, Institute of Poetry Therapy, 2006-2007
• Director, Calling Forth Success: Life and Creativity Coaching, 2006-present
• Workshop leader-Writing for Wellness Group, Life with Cancer, Fairfax VA, 2004-present
• Poetry Therapist, Good Shepherd Center, Baltimore MD, 1999-2005

Achievements

• 2007-present, Board of Directors, National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy
• 2003-2007, Board of Directors, National Association for Poetry Therapy, Chair of Research Committee