Despite growing up as New York Mets fan (I was born and raised in New Jersey) as you can undoubtedly tell, I'm a huge SF Giants fan. I was there when they won the west in 2010 with Jonathon Sanchez on the mound, and, after stressing through every single pitch of "torture" through the playoffs, I was there on Market Street for the World Series parade. I love everything about baseball. The slow, deliberate pace, the warmth of the sun and the smell of hot dogs, and the psychological dance of the pitcher and batter. After the rainy winter months, there's nothing I look forward to more each Spring than the sound of Kruk, Kuip, Miller and Fleming on the radio and the sweet sounds of spring training, letting me know that the baseball season (and summer) is right around the corner.
In addition to teaching at the JC and at Sonoma State, I'm the Clinical Director of Homeward Bound of Marin, an organization dedicated to addressing the issues of homelessness in Marin County. I'm an avid sports fan, love to cook, write and travel and the proud mother of two college students.
Education
MSW, Social Work, (1987) California State University, Sacramento, CA Literature, (1980)University of Exeter, Exeter, England BA, English,(1981) Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Academic Experience
Study Abroad Faculty - AIFS Program, Barcelona, Spain, Fall, 2012
Adjunct Faculty, Santa Rosa Junior College, Departments of Psychology, and Counseling (Human Services), Santa Rosa, 2006 - present
Adjunct Faculty, Sonoma State University, Psychology Department, Rohnert Park, CA 2006 - present
Adjunct Faculty, CSU Long Beach, Social Work Department, Long Beach, CA 2008 - 2009
Adjunct Faculty, Sonoma State University, Masters in Counseling Department, Rohnert Park, CA, 1996-1998
Work and Consulting Experience
Clinical Director, Homeward Bound of Marin, Homeward Bound of Marin, Novato, CA, 2007 - present
Clinical Consultant, Youth Service Bureau, San Rafael Police Department, San Rafael, CA, 1994 - 2007
Private Practice, Petaluma, CA, 1991 to 2010
Executive Director, Family Institute of Marin, San Rafael, CA, 1996-2006
Clinical Supervisor, Catholic Charities of Marin, San Rafael, CA, 1986-1996
Professional Areas of Interest
families and family therapy, adolescents, team building, creative writing
Professional Involvement and Community Service
Seeds of Learning Volunteer Member, American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS15245, November, 1990 Freelance Writer