Bio
I am an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Northeastern State University.
I have a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri-St.
Louis and an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis. My research interests include
substance misuse among rural populations, family pattern trends, and the efficacy
of behavioral health interventions. My research on substance misuse seeks to identify
potential prevention efforts for rural populations. Through my research I also aim
to assess potential correlates of trends in family patterns. I am particularly interested
in researching how social institutions and their interactions impact the functioning
of societies. I also have experience in clinical social work practice working with
individuals, couples, and families.
Education:
- PhD, Criminology & Criminal Justice, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2018
- MA, Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, 2008
- BA, Psychology, Kalamazoo College, 2006
Substance misuse among rural populations, family pattern trends, the efficacy of behavioral
health interventions
Macro Social Work Practice, Social Policy, Research Methods, Clinical Practice
Intellectual Content:
- An Examination of the Relationship Between Social Support Networks and Opioid Misuse
Among American Indian/Alaska Native Populations: A Systematic Review (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Integration, Published, August, 2025
- Preliminary report: The 2024 Rural Oklahoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Quantitative
Report) (Research Report), Application, In Preparation; Not Yet Submitted,
- Challenges in higher education: An examination of the correlates of burnout among
academic advisors. (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, April (2nd Quarter/Spring),
2025
Presentations:
- 2024 Rural Oklahoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey Preliminary Report - Annual Tahlequah Best-Community Coalition Meeting - Tahlequah, Oklahoma - January
2025
- An Examination of the Macro-level Factors Impacting the U.S. Marriage Decline: A County-level
Analysis, 1980-2010 - ASA 120th Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - August 2025
- An Inquiry into the Protective and Risk Factors of Burnout among Academic Advisors. - Visions Conference - Northeastern State University - Tahlequah, Oklahoma - April
2023
- Challenges in Higher Education: An Examination of the Correlates of Burnout among
Academic Advisors - Oklahoma Research Day - University of Central Oklahoma - March 2023
- Family, School, and Community Influences on Rural Adolescent Perceived Non-Medical
Prescription Drug Use Risk. - Oklahoma Social Work Summit - Tulsa Tech-Owasso Campus. Owasso, Oklahoma - April
2025
Courses Taught:
- SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH - SOWK 5023 - Fall 2024
- ASMT OF MENTAL HLTH DISORDERS - SOWK 5553 - Fall 2024
- ADV SOWK PRACTICE & ETHICS - SOWK 5513 - Fall 2024
- ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE - SOWK 5273 - Fall 2024
- SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH - SOWK 5023 - Fall 2024
- INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK - SOWK 2013 - Summer 2024
- HUM BEHAVIOR IN SOC ENVIR II - SOWK 4873 - Spring 2024
- INTEGRATIVE CAPSTONE SEMINAR - SOWK 5903 - Spring 2024
- ADVANCED PRACTICUM II - SOWK 5804 - Spring 2024
- ADVANCED PRACTICUM I - SOWK 5604 - Spring 2024
- MSW PRACTICUM & SEMINAR II - SOWK 5404 - Spring 2024
- ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE - SOWK 5273 - Fall 2023
- ASMT OF MENTAL HLTH DISORDERS - SOWK 5553 - Fall 2023
- ADV SOWK PRACTICE & ETHICS - SOWK 5513 - Fall 2023
- PRACTICE-ORIENTED RESEARCH - SOWK 5323 - Fall 2023
- PRACTICE-ORIENTED RESEARCH - SOWK 5323 - Fall 2023
- INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK - SOWK 2013 - Summer 2023
- CASE MANAGEMENT - SOWK 4643 - Spring 2023
- SOCIAL POLICY - SOWK 5453 - Spring 2023
- MSW PRACTICUM & SEMINAR II - SOWK 5404 - Spring 2023
- HUM BEHAVIOR IN SOC ENVIR II - SOWK 4873 - Spring 2023
- PRACTICE III - SOWK 4733 - Spring 2023
- SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH - SOWK 4313 - Fall 2022
- ASMT OF MENTAL HLTH DISORDERS - SOWK 5553 - Fall 2022
- ADV SOWK PRACTICE & ETHICS - SOWK 5513 - Fall 2022
- PRACTICE-ORIENTED RESEARCH - SOWK 5323 - Fall 2022
- ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE - SOWK 5273 - Fall 2022
- INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK - SOWK 2013 - Summer 2022
- CASE MANAGEMENT - SOWK 4643 - Spring 2022
- PRACTICE III - SOWK 4733 - Spring 2022
- HUM BEHAVIOR IN SOC ENVIR II - SOWK 4873 - Spring 2022
- MSW PRACTICUM & SEMINAR II - SOWK 5404 - Spring 2022
- SOCIAL POLICY - SOWK 5453 - Spring 2022
