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EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Education
Walden University Minneapolis, MN
Ph.D. Forensic Psychology 2024
Walden University Minneapolis, MN
M.A. Philosophy (Forensic Psychology) 2021
South Dakota State University Rapid City, SD M.S. Counseling and Human Resource Development 2008
Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
B. S. in Human Services (double emphasis in Law Enforcement and Community Service) 2004
Minor in Political Science
Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
B. S. in Sociology 2004
Minor in English
Licensure and Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Certified Crisis Sprecialist
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified in Trauma Reprocessing and Desensitization through evidence based practiced.
Certified DUI Course Instructor
CANS (Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths) Certification
CODE Orange
Awards and Recognition
Recipient of the National Society of Leadership and Success Scholarship Award May 2020
VA Heart of Gold Recipient May 2019
ZONTA Female Leadership Scholarship Award 2018
Employee of the Month in February 2010 and in September 2013 for City County Alcohol and Drug Programs.
Recipient of the Rapid City Children’s Empowerment Award in 2006.
Professional Affiliations
Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society
NAADAC Association for Addition Professionals  Â
South Dakota Counseling Association
West River Counseling Association
American Psychological Association
Society for Police and Criminal Psychology
National Society of Leadership and Success
Women in Forensics
Research and Publications
A Qualitative Study on Positive Lived Experiences of Members of 1% Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs (prospectus draft).
A Qualitative Study on Examining the Impact of the Internet on Hunting Patterns of Sexual Predators who Rape and Murder their Victims.
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The Monster Study: An Examination of Men Who Rape and Molest Young Children