My primary research interests focus on the specialized treatment needs of adolescent girls and women with substance abuse problems. I am also involved in studying the unique needs of older adults with substance abuse issues.

Early Childhood Social Emotional Development

Principal Investigator/Evaluator. Westchester New York Early Step Forward (ESF) Project. Working with Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health to conduct a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the effectiveness of an evidence based early childhood social-emotional curriculum. ESF is being implemented in ten child care centers serving approximately 800 young children located Westchester County. Project coordination and oversight through Children FIRST, Fordham University.

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RECENT COURSES

• Generalist Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups I & II

• Practice with Abusers of Alcohol and Other Substances

• BASW Integrative Seminar

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RECENT PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Steering Committee, Institute for Women and Girls, Fordham University, 2006 - Present.

Faculty Leader, Institute for Women and Girls Student Group, Fordham University, 2008- Present.

Advisory Committee, NASW NYC Undoing Racism Internship, 2007- 2008.

Created and taught curriculum for New York City Department of Education Family Workers on effectively working with families living in temporary housing, Children FIRST, Fordham Univeristy, 2005 - 2008.

Member NASW, 1993 - Present.