Personal /Professional Goals
My decision to pursue a doctorate was made 5 years ago while I was obtaining my Master’s degree in the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University (GFU). A number of personal and professional experiences have influenced my commitment to advancing my career through the completion of my PhD. After I receive my degree, I do not have one specific plan but rather hope to expand my counseling and education repertoire through researching best practices, teaching students in a counseling program. I will continue to serve marginalized populations through needed services, education, advocacy, and promoting social change.
There have been a variety of influences that led me to choose Counselor Education and Supervision; …show more content…
Research Experience
Prior to graduate school, I developed the resource guide for homeless youth through serving the youth on the streets of Portland, Oregon. The Public Health Division adopted the resource guide for one year.
After graduation, I moved across the country and continued my research into the sex industry for the current state I was residing. My research led to the development of my licensed 501(c)3 non-profit reaching those in the sex industry, including human trafficking victims. I assisted in the establishment of five more non-profits designed to reach those in the sex industry and worked to rescue four victims from human trafficking. I was selected to be a member of the Governors Task Force against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), in Atlanta Georgia.
I researched the laws surrounding victims of human trafficking, and worked with the DA’s office in Macon Georgia, lobbying to change the wording in a poorly written law for prosecution of men purchasing sex with minors.
I then assisted with the development of a Christ centered Community Support Center for anyone struggling with addiction, prostitution and those living in poverty in Brunswick Georgia.
Work / Other …show more content…
I have worked with human trafficking victims that were sold into sexual slavery, and those who chose prostitution, pornography or stripping as a viable way off life. In my current position as a teacher, I have had the opportunity to get to know my students on a deeper level through building quality relationships. Working in a high needs, high risk school district, where 86% of our student population lives in poverty, has taught me to see the world through a multi-faceted
My decision to pursue a doctorate was made 5 years ago while I was obtaining my Master’s degree in the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University (GFU). A number of personal and professional experiences have influenced my commitment to advancing my career through the completion of my PhD. After I receive my degree, I do not have one specific plan but rather hope to expand my counseling and education repertoire through researching best practices, teaching students in a counseling program. I will continue to serve marginalized populations through needed services, education, advocacy, and promoting social change.
There have been a variety of influences that led me to choose Counselor Education and Supervision; …show more content…
Research Experience
Prior to graduate school, I developed the resource guide for homeless youth through serving the youth on the streets of Portland, Oregon. The Public Health Division adopted the resource guide for one year.
After graduation, I moved across the country and continued my research into the sex industry for the current state I was residing. My research led to the development of my licensed 501(c)3 non-profit reaching those in the sex industry, including human trafficking victims. I assisted in the establishment of five more non-profits designed to reach those in the sex industry and worked to rescue four victims from human trafficking. I was selected to be a member of the Governors Task Force against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), in Atlanta Georgia.
I researched the laws surrounding victims of human trafficking, and worked with the DA’s office in Macon Georgia, lobbying to change the wording in a poorly written law for prosecution of men purchasing sex with minors.
I then assisted with the development of a Christ centered Community Support Center for anyone struggling with addiction, prostitution and those living in poverty in Brunswick Georgia.
Work / Other …show more content…
I have worked with human trafficking victims that were sold into sexual slavery, and those who chose prostitution, pornography or stripping as a viable way off life. In my current position as a teacher, I have had the opportunity to get to know my students on a deeper level through building quality relationships. Working in a high needs, high risk school district, where 86% of our student population lives in poverty, has taught me to see the world through a multi-faceted