BRIAN E. ANDERSON, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Social Work Jackson State University (JSU) School of Social Work BSW Program P

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BRIAN E. ANDERSON, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Social Work Jackson State University (JSU) School of Social Work BSW Program P. O. Box 18740 Jackson, MS 39217 Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy 2004 Jackson State University School of Social Work

Master of Social Work 1995 Louisiana State University School of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts 1993 Tougaloo College Sociology/Gerontology Social Science Division

RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST

African American Studies Civic Engagement Community & Youth Violence School Social Work Welfare of Sports (Mental Health of Athletes) Child Welfare Social Work Education

TRAINING

2011 Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Site Visitors Training

1995 Academy of Health Sciences (AMEDD) Officer Basic Course (Ft. Sam Houston, TX) Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Graduate, Louisiana State University

1992 Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Reserve Component Noncommissioned Officer Graduate, Camp Shelby, MS

COURSES TAUGHT

Introduction to Sociology Juvenile Delinquency Freshman Orientation Cultural Anthropology Introduction to Social Work Generalist Practice I Generalist Practice II Senior Seminar Social Welfare Policy & Programs Community Organization Human Behavior & the Social Environment (Graduate) Social Work Values & Ethics Career Development & Life Planning Social Problems Administration in Social Welfare (Graduate) Stratification

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2011-Present Associate Professor Jackson State University Social Work

2006-2011 Associate Professor Mississippi College BSW Program Director Social Work

2004-Present Adjunct Professor Hinds Community College Sociology

2004 Visiting Professor Brown University Sociology

2002-2006 Assistant Professor Tougaloo College Sociology

2001-2002 Visiting Asst. Professor Jackson State University Social Work

1999-2001 Instructor University of West Alabama Physical Education

1998-1999 Instructor Tougaloo College Sociology

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

2004-Present Career & College Prep Consultant Assist parents and students through presentations geared toward the development of strategic plans and interventions relative to the preparatory process for the workforce, the college freshmen experience, and the undergraduate/graduate admissions process.

2002 Service Coordinator (Independent Contractor) Catholic Charities/Capital City Alternative School (Compass Project)- Provided counseling, mentoring, case management and intervention services for families and children. Coordinated with community service agents to link students with enrichment type activities.

1999-2001 Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach The University of West Alabama-Recruiting coordinator, bench coaching, practice planning, and academic advising responsibilities. Performed teamwork assessments with student-athletes/parents to ensure the effective transitioning of personal, social, or emotional adjustments related to their athletic, educational, and social progress.

1995-1998 School Social Worker Capital City Alternative School-Oversaw 56 public schools; liaison between home, school, and community in correcting student’s personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their social and educational progress.

1995-2000 Executive Officer, 1451st Medical Combat Service Support Detachment, United States Army Reserve (1st Lieutenant)-Assistant to the commander; supervised and coordinated the security, plans, communications, logistics, standard operating procedures, and training functions of the unit.

1994-1995 Allied Health Counselor Louisiana State University Counseling Center (Intern)-Administered personal/academic counseling to undergraduate students.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT (cont’d)

1993-1998 Director of Social Services-Consultant (Above The Rim Summer Youth Basketball League) Provine High School-Coordinated all aspects of the personal counseling, mentoring component, student-athlete recruitment and supervised daily league activities.

1993-1995 Social Worker Jetson Correctional Center for Youth (Intern)-Monitored 10 juvenile offender cases. Developed a male mentorship program.

1991 Assistant to Recreation Supervisor Mississippi Department of Human & Cultural Services (Intern). Planned weekly services for the elderly.

1991-1992 Assistant to the Parole/Probation Officer Mississippi Department of Corrections (Intern). Monitored 15-20 cases.

1990-2002 Dental Specialist (91E), 972nd Dental Detachment, United States Army National Guard.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Social Workers, Member National Association of Social Workers in Sports, Founding Member Council on Social Work Education, Member Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD), Member Leadership Greater Jackson

AWARDS & HONORS

2016 JSU, Professional Service Award (College of Public Service) JSU, College Service Award (College of Public Service)

2014 JSU, Teacher of the Year (College of Public Service) Mississippi Social Work Educator of the Year (AL/MS Social Work Education Conference)

2009 Mississippi Social Work Educator of the Year (AL/MS Social Work Education Conference)

2009 Mary S. Nelums Scholarship Foundation Honoree (Invisible Giant)

AWARDS & HONORS (cont’d)

2005-2006 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Advisor-Achievement Award) Excellence in Advising Award (Academic Affairs)-Tougaloo College

2004 Advisor-Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Gamma Rho Chapter)-State Chapter of the Year

ACCREDITATION & SELF-STUDY REPORTS

CSWE Accreditation Site Visit Team Member (Feb. 2016): BSW/MSW Programs

CSWE Accreditation Site Visit Team Member (Feb., 2015): BSW/MSW Programs

CSWE Accreditation Site Visit Team (Nov., 2012): BSW/MSW Programs

Anderson, B. (2009). Mississippi College Self-study: All Volumes. Prepared for the Council on Social Work Education Reaccreditation Review.

Ph.D. Committees

Sharita L. Giles, Jackson State University (Education), Fall 2013 (member)

Faculty Mentor

Della Wright & Tracey Davidson (Feb., 2015). Presenters-Mississippi Child Welfare Conference. “Objectification and the Effects on Girls: Media’s Role in Social Norms”.

Della Wright & Tracey Davidson (Mar., 2015). Poster Presentation-National Association of Social Workers (MS) APM. “Objectification and the Effects on Girls: Media’s Role in Social Norms”.

SCHOLARSHIP & PUBLICATIONS

Book(s) Authored & Co-Edited Lawrence, S., Watson, J. & Anderson, B. (July, 2015). Perspectives of African-American Fatherhood, to be published by the Edwin Mellen Press, Ltd, Lampeter, Wales.

SCHOLARSHIP & PUBLICATIONS (cont’d)

Journal Articles Peer-Reviewed Anderson, B., Green, A., & Gentry, G. (April, 2016). The Relationship between Civic Education & Service Learning Experiences of College Students & their Political Efficacy. Mississippi Urban Research Center.

Anderson, B. & Smith, S. (July, 2016). Black Greek Letter Organizations: Attitudes & Perceptions about Membership. Journal of International Social Issues.

Marshall, I., Harry, S., Smith, B., Hill, S., Byrd, Y., Anderson, B., & Banks, E. (January, 2016). Scholarly Productivity and HBCU Schools of Social Work Faculty: Are h-scores a suitable measure? Journal of Social Work Education.

Azevedo, M., Conwill, D., Lawrence, S., Jackson, A., Bhuiyan, A., Hall, D., Anderson, B., Franklin, D., Brown, D., Wilkerson, P., & Beckett, G. (August, 2015). Tuberculosis Containment Among the Homeless in Metropolitan Jackson, Mississippi. Journal of Mississippi Medical Association.

Bhattacharya, G. & Anderson, B. (August, 2015). Framing Aging with Chronic Illness and Perception of Living Well: What Matters? Who Decides? Journal of International Social Issues.

Baldwin, T., Vakalahi, H., and Anderson, B. (November, 2015). What about African American Older Women and Depression. Educational Gerontology.

Orey, B., King, A., Lawrence, S. & Anderson, B. (2013). Black Opposition to Welfare in the Age of Obama. Race, Class, and Gender, Special Edition, Volume 20 (3-4).

Manuscripts Under Review Anderson, B., Jenkins, P. & Allen, T. (January, 2016). School violence: The impact on learning among predominantly African American middle school students. The Researcher.

Smith, B., Marshall, I., Daniels, K. & Anderson, B. (2016). A Partnership Forge: BSW Students and Service Learning in Urban Communities. Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment.

Anderson, B. (January, 2016). Engaging and Retaining Hidden Minorities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Griot: The Journal of African American Studies.

Anderson, B. (July, 2015). Social Work and Basketball: An Unlikely Combination. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping.

SCHOLARSHIP & PUBLICATIONS (cont’d) Baldwin, T., Anderson, B., Austin, S., Snowden, C., and Vakalhi, H. (July, 2014). Depression among Older African American Women: Implication for Social Work. Journal of Social Work.

Manuscripts in Preparation Anderson, B. & Stevenson, A. (January, 2016). Social Work Field Education: Have We Ignored the Concerns and Satisfaction of Field Instructors? Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping.

Anderson, B., Gentry, G., Irwin, S., & Williams-Tompkins, S. (January, 2016). Utilizing University Partnerships, Service Learning Pedagogy and Professional Development within the BSW Curriculum to Prepare Students for the Field Experience. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping.

Anderson, B., Vakalahi, H., Lewis, C., Porter, D., & Omari, S. (2015). Middle School Students’ Self-Reported Level of School Violence and Its Relationship to Self-Esteem and Aggression.

GRANT EXPERIENCE

Extramural Grants Avon Campus Grants to Activate Bystanders to Reduce Sexual Assault and Dating Abuse Project: Domestic Violence Forums Principal Investigator: Shonda Lawrence Co-PI: Brian Anderson Agency: AVON Date: September 2015 Status: Denied ($10,000)

CSWE Katherine A. Kendall Institute for International Social Work Education Project: An International Social Work Course within the HBCU Context Co-Pi: Dr. Halaevalu Vakalahi, Professor/Associate Dean, Morgan State University Prof. Johanna Cottman, Assistant Director of Field Education, Morgan State University Dr. Brian E. Anderson, Associate Professor, Jackson State University Agency: Council on Social Work Education Date: August 2015 Status: Denied ($10,000)

GRANT EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

Extramural Grants HBCU Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health (HBCU-CFE) Project: Project SAMHP (Student Awareness Mental Health Project) PI: Mrs. Earnestine McNeal Brown, Project Director Co PIs: Dr. Brian E. Anderson, School of Social Work, Jackson State University & Dr. Manoj Sharma, School of Public Health, Jackson State University Agency: Morehouse College Date: October 2015 Status: Funded ($7,500)

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Presentations at National Conferences

Lawrence, S. & Anderson, B. (2015-Mar.). Presenter-National Association of Black Social Workers National Conference. “Mental Health Services for African American Children in Rural Mississippi”.

Anderson, B., Starks, S., & Comer, J. (2015-Mar.). Panelist-National Association of Black Social Workers National Conference (Office of Student Affairs Symposium). “Professionalism Doesn’t Equal Being White: Understanding Professional Standards as a Black Social Worker”.

Anderson, B. & Green, A. (2015-Feb.). Panelist-Kettering Foundation (Whisenton Public Scholars Conference). “The Relationship Between Civic Education and Service Learning Experiences of College Students and Their Political Efficacy”.

Anderson, B. (2013-Feb.). Presenter-National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates Conference-“The Graduate Admissions Process: A Tool Box for Minority Applicants”.

Lawrence, S. & Anderson, B. (2013-Feb). Presenter-National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates Conference-“Addressing Permanency in Southern Illinois: What Former Wards Have to Say”.

Presentations at Regional and State Conferences

Allen, S., Crudden, A., Anderson, B., & Moon, L. (2016-Mar.). Panelist-NASW (MS) Chapter Annual Conference-“The Role of the NASW (MS) Chapter’s Ethics Committee: Consultation and Guidance”.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)

Presentations at Regional and State Conferences

Swindell, M. & Anderson, B. (2015-Oct.). Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference-“Interviews/Resumes’ for Students”.

Swindell, M. & Anderson, B. (2014-Oct.). Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference-“Students: Awareness and Understanding in the Interview Process: What Employers are Looking For”.

Swindell, M. & Anderson, B. (2014-Oct.). Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference-“Students: Preparing Your Resume’ and Job Hunting”.

Anderson, B. (2014-Mar.). Panelist-Black Family Summit-“Beyond the Ball Game: Athletes and Education”.

Anderson, B. (2014-Mar.). Panelist-NASW (MS) Chapter Annual Conference-“Addressing Mississippi’s SW Licensure Pass Rates: A Partnership Between Professional Schools, the MBOE, and the NASW MS Chapter”.

Anderson, B. & Allen, T. (2013-Oct.). Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference-“The Winning BSW/MSW Student Resume’”.

Anderson, B., Lawrence, S., & Marshall, A. (2013-Oct.)-Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference-“Challenges in Social Work Education relative to the Non- Traditional Student”.

Roth, M., Anderson, B., & Lawrence, S. (2013-Feb). Presenter-Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference-“Death and Dying: Hospice at End-of-Life and Implications for Children and Families”.

Sanders-Brown, L., Anderson, B., & Lawrence, S. (2013-Feb). Presenter-Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference-“Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) in Maltreated Children: Recognizing Symptoms and Providing Effective Intervention”.

Williams, M., Anderson, B. & Lawrence, S. (2013-Feb). Presenter-Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference-“HIV Status Affecting African American Women and Families: Implications for Social Workers”.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)

Presentations at Regional and State Conferences

Anderson, B. (2012-Oct.). Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference- “Ready to be a Social Worker: Let’s Assess Your Appearance/Presentation for the Job Market”.

Anderson, B. (2011-Oct.). Presenter- Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference- "So You Want to Be a Social Worker: Important Factors in Preparing for the Job Market”.

Anderson, B. (2010). Presenter-National Association of Social Workers (Mississippi Chapter Annual Conference)-“Employability Factors and Workforce Issues in Social Work”.

Anderson, B. (2009). Co-Presenter w/ DJ Unpredictable (97.7 FM). Catholic Charities, Inc. Domestic Violence Workshop-“Music and Domestic Violence”.

Anderson, B. (2009). Presenter-Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. Annual State Training Conference-“The Case Management Approach: Is It Your Case or Mine?”

Anderson, B. (2009). Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference-"The Social Work Profession: A Bridge to Change from the B.S.W. to M.S.W./Ph.D.”

Anderson, B. (2009). Presenter (Conference Closing Speaker)-National Association of Social Workers (Mississippi Chapter Annual Conference-“Professional Possibilities as a Social Worker”.

Anderson, B. (2009). Presenter-National Association of Social Workers (Mississippi Chapter Annual Conference)-“The Graduate Admissions Process: Continuing Effective Social Work Practice with Advanced Degrees”.

Anderson, B. (2008). Presented at School Social Work Association of Mississippi (Statewide Conference)-“Building Connections”.

Anderson, B. (2008). Presented at Mississippi State University (Meridian Campus)- “Contemporary Issues in Field Placement”.

Anderson, B. (2008). Presented at the Annual Partnership Conference (Low Income Summit)- Mississippi Association of Community Action Agencies-“Ethics in Social work”; Served as Panelist for the Forum on Poverty.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)

Presentations at Regional and State Conferences

Anderson, B. (2008). Presented at the National Association of Social Workers (MS Chapter) Annual Program Meeting-“Re-Energizing and Restoring the Social Work Profession through Graduate Education: The Admissions Process for MSW and Ph.D. Program”.

Anderson, B. (2007). Presented (Keynote Speaker-There’s a Time & Place for Everything) at Tougaloo College’s (Student Support Services-Fall Enrichment Conference).

Anderson, B. (2007). Panelist-Community Action Agency of Mississippi Annual Conference (Philadelphia, MS). “Poverty in Mississippi and Values & Ethics in Social Work”.

Anderson, B. (2007). Presenter-Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference (University of Mississippi). “Promoting Graduate Social Work Education for the 21st Century: The Graduate Admissions Process”.

Anderson, B. (2007). Presented at the National Association of Social Workers (MS Chapter) Annual Program Meeting-“Let’s Talk About It: The Graduate Admissions Process for the MSW or MSW to Ph.D.”

Anderson, B. (2006). Presented at the Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. (Annual State Training Conference): “Creative Ideas Promoting Appropriate Home Activities”.

SERVICE & OUTREACH

Reviewer

2016 Journal of Social Work in the Urban Environment (Editorial Board) 2015 CSWE APM Proposal Reviewer (February) 2012 CSWE APM Proposal Reviewer (March) BPD APM Proposal Reviewer (June) 2009 AL/MS Social Work Education Conference- Evaluator/Reviewer 2007 CSWE APM Proposal Reviewer

Social Work Profession

2015 Social Work in Sports Mini Conference (Panel Moderator)-Denver, CO

SERVICE & OUTREACH (cont’d)

Social Work Profession

2016-2019 Appointed to CSWE Commission on Educational Policy (COEP) 2014-2016 Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Board Member 2013-Present NASW (MS) Ethics Committee 2013-2014 Interim Chair, Mary S. Nelums Foundation Advisory Council 2012-Present Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus Social Work Dept. Advisory Board 2012-2015 Appointed to CSWE Council on Leadership Development 2010-2011 NASW (MS) Chapter (Board of Directors)-Workforce Committee Chairman 2009 Secretary-MS Social Work Consortium (2009-10) NASW (MS) (Workforce Committee Chairman) 2008-Present Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference Planning Committee 2007-2009 Elected-NASW (MS) Chapter (Board of Directors)-At-Large Representative

Service to the University

Departmental/School/University Service

2016-2017 JSU, Honors College Academic Council

2015-2016 JSU, Chair, Curriculum Committee (BSW Program) JSU, Curriculum Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Continuing Education Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Faculty Search Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Associate Dean Search Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Co-Chair, Outcomes and Evaluation Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Faculty Personnel Committee (University) JSU, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (University) JSU, Golden Key International Honour Society Council (University) JSU, Honors and Awards Convocation Advisory Board (University) JSU, Institute of Government’s University Think Tank Committee (University) JSU, Associate Director Residence Life Education (Search Committee-July) JSU, Director of Student Support Services (Search Committee-July)

Departmental/School/University Service

2014-2015 JSU, Transfer Faculty Advisor (BSW Program)

SERVICE & OUTREACH (cont’d)

Departmental/School/University Service

2014-2015 JSU, Chair, Recruitment & Retention Committee (BSW Program) JSU, Chair, Curriculum Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Admissions, Recruitment & Retention Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Continuing Education Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Curriculum Committee, Chair (School of Social Work) JSU, Faculty Search Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Associate Dean Search Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Outcomes and Evaluation Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Strategic Planning Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Grievance Committee (University) JSU, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (University) JSU, Golden Key International Honour Society Council (University) JSU, Honors and Awards Convocation Advisory Board (University) JSU, Institute of Government’s University Think Tank Committee (University)

2013-2014 JSU, Transfer Faculty Advisor (BSW Program) JSU, Chair, Recruitment & Retention Committee (BSW Program) JSU, Chair, Curriculum Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Admissions, Recruitment & Retention Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Continuing Education Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Faculty Search Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Outcomes and Evaluation Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, First Year Advisor (College of Public Service) JSU, Foundations of Excellence Committee (University) JSU, Inaugural Member, Institute of Government (University Think Tank) JSU, Grievance Committee (University) JSU, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (University) JSU, Standard Bearer (Spring 2014 Commencement) JSU, Golden Key International Honour Society Council (University)

2012-2013 JSU, Transfer Faculty Advisor (BSW Program) JSU, Chair, Recruitment & Retention Committee (BSW Program) JSU, Recruitment & Retention Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Teacher of the Year Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Continuing Education Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Professional Standards Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Recruitment and Retention Committee (School of Social Work)

SERVICE & OUTREACH (cont’d)

Departmental/School/University Service

2012-2013 JSU, Continuing Education Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Professional Standards Committee (Alternate)-(School of Social Work) JSU, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (University) JSU, Extended Studies Council (University) JSU, Faculty Marshall (Founders Day 2012) JSU, Faculty Marshall (Fall 2012 Commencement) JSU, Mentored (HBSE) Graduate Students-Conference Presentations

2011-2012 JSU, BSW Program Admissions Committee (BSW Program) JSU, Chair, Recruitment & Retention Committee (BSW Program) JSU, Continuing Education Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Chair, Recruitment & Retention Committee (School of Social Work) JSU, Professional Standards Committee-Alternate (School of Social Work) JSU, Master of Social Work Student Organization Celebration Speaker-April 2012 JSU, President’s Inauguration Activities Committee (College of Public Service) JSU, Gwendolyn Spencer Prater Endowed Scholarship Fund for Public Service Scholarship Selection Committee (College of Public Service) JSU, Freshman Class Sponsor (College of Public Service) JSU, Mary S. Nelums Foundation (Invisible Giants) Program Participant

2009-2011 Mississippi College (MC), Faculty Council

2007-2009 MC, Advisory Board for Freshman Experience

2002-2006 Tougaloo College (TC), Pre-Alumni Council Advisory Board TC, Faculty Athletics Representative TC, NCATE Assessment Committee TC, Committee on Student-Faculty Exchanges TC, Student Judiciary Council TC, College Scholarships & Admissions Committee

Community Service

2002-2006 TC, Center for Undergraduate Research Committee

2001-2002 JSU, Curriculum Committee JSU, Faculty of the Year Committee

SERVICE & OUTREACH (cont’d)

Community Service

2001-2002 JSU, University Action Research Committee JSU, Social Work Month Activities Committee

2015 Salvation Army 21st Century Advisory Committee Guest Lecturer-Mississippi College-Psychology of Sport class

2014 Guest Lecturer-Mississippi College-Psychology of Sport class MAP Annual Awards and Recognition Program (Co-Program Guide)

2013 6th Annual Mississippi Youth Hip Hop Summit Speaker (ACLU, MS) Participant, College of Public Service Thanksgiving Food Drive

2012 Guest Speaker-Greater New Hamilton Grove Baptist Church Presenter-VA Medical Center annual conference Callaway High School (Volunteer Coach)

2011 Pecan Park Elementary (Sponsor of Reading Program)

2010-2015 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Jackson Alumni Chapter), Board Member

2010-2011 Pigskin for Stewpot (Fundraiser for Stewpot-Assistant Coach) All City Preachers’ Hoop Fest (Volunteer Coach) Alz Star, Inc. Board of Directors

2010-2011 Callaway High School (Volunteer Coach) Chastain Middle School Gear Up 6th Grade Program Speaker Chris Duhon Charity Golf Tournament & Scholarship Banquet Mo Williams Basketball Camp (Volunteer) Wayne Brent Youth Basketball Camp (Volunteer)

2009 GEAR UP Program Guest Speaker-Chastain Middle School Sponsored “Middle School Football Champions Pizza Party” Peeples Middle School (At-risk school) Guest Lecturer-Tougaloo College (Sr. Sociology class-“Opportunities in the Helping Professions”) Batter up for Stewpot (Volunteer coach-charity softball game) Guest Speaker-Lynch Street CME Church (8/09)

SERVICE & OUTREACH (cont’d)

Community Service

2009 Homecoming Speaker-Pratt Memorial United Methodist Church Callaway High School (Volunteer Coach)

2008 American Cancer Society-Relay for Life Capital City Alternative School-Be Safe and Sound in School Initiative Board Guest Speaker-Capital City Alternative School College Spirit Day Speaker at Brinkley Middle School Sports Banquet Speaker at Peeples Middle School Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast Committee Guest Speaker-Tougaloo College (Freshman Class)

2007-Present Mission Mississippi Governor’s Leadership Prayer Luncheon Committee

2007-2012 Appointed to Youth Leadership Jackson Board of Governors

2007 Homeless Project-Mississippi College School Social Work Association of MS-Conference Planning Committee Advisor-Kappa League Youth Group Dropout Prevention Presentation-Middle school students at Capital City Alternative School Callaway High School Assistant Basketball Coach WB Sports Academy Basketball Camp Coach & Top 20 Showcase

2005-2007 Participant-Charles F. Kettering Foundation (Scholarship & Public Life Research Scholars Project