Sharlene A. Allen, Ed.D., LCSW-C 12 Tallow Court Windsor Mill MD, (443)

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1 Sharlene A. Allen, Ed.D., LCSW-C 12 Tallow Court Windsor Mill MD, (443) EDUCATION: George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia January, 2014 Doctorate, Human and Organizational Learning Dissertation Title: Dispersed Social Work: Understanding Social Presence and Organizational Identification Through the Use of New Communication Technologies Research Interests- Dispersed work, organizational identification, and work life balance Smith College School of Social Work, Northampton, MA August, 1997 Master s of Clinical Social Work Thesis Title: An exploratory study on the effects of father involvement on the professional achievements and development of personal qualities of African-American women. Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD Bachelor of Science, Social Work May, 1995 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Morgan State University SSW-MSW 8/2016-Present Lecturer Adjunct Professor 1/2015-5/2016 Classes: Psychopathology and Clinical Interventions Research and Urban Social Problems Social Work with Urban Families Undergraduate Teaching Experience Adjunct Professor Stevenson University: 1/ /2014 Human Services in Administration Individual Counseling University of Baltimore: 1/2014-5/2014 Research Methods Baltimore City Community College 1999 Introduction to Human Behavior RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: For Profit Organization, Baltimore MD Feb-April, 2013 GWU-Executive Leadership Program, Principal Investigator: Dr. Mike Marquardt Doctoral candidate Engaged in a phenomenological study to understand how 11dispersed social workers experience interactions through new communication technology as periods of social presence with their centralized coworkers and supervisors. Additionally, study sought to understand how interaction via new communication technology facilitates increased organizational identification amongst 11 dispersed social workers.

2 A Faith Based Organization, Baltimore, MD Aug.-Dec, 2011 GWU-Executive Leadership Program, Advisor: Dr. Mike Marquardt Engaged in a qualitative project that explored the perception of culture amongst full-time employees within a faith based organization. George Washington University, Ashburn, VA Aug.-Dec, 2011 Executive Leadership Program, Advisor: Dr. Suzan Swayze Engaged in a qualitative project that explored the experiences of four women of color preparing for comprehensive exams while working full-time. USDA-APHIS, Riverdale, MD Jan.-May, 2011 GWU-Executive Leadership Program, Advisor: Dr. Margret Gorman Conducted an organizational diagnostic research using a mixed methods approach that included the use of interviews, focus groups and the principles of the Nadler-Tushman Congruency Model to understand the dynamics of the organization and identify opportunities where APHIS-Animal Care should focus attention for organizational performance and development. The goal was to identify areas of congruency (or incongruency) among work/tasks, people, the formal organization, and the informal organization. George Washington University, Ashburn, VA Jan.-May, 2011 Executive Leadership Program, Advisor: Drs. Scully- Russ and Lombardozzi Engaged in an action research, collaborative inquiry project that explored mentoring and its impact on the experiences of four women of color. PUBLICATIONS Allen, S.A.M. Sinclair, M., & Vakalahi, H.F.O. (2016). Organizational identification: Perspectives of dispersed social workers. Advances in Social Work. 17(2), Allen, S.A., & Vakalahi, H.F.O. (2013). My team members are everywhere! A critical analysis of the emerging literature on dispersed teams. Administration in Social Work. 37(5), WORKS IN PROGRESS GRANTS Allen, S.A.M. (in press). Rethinking social presence: Viewpoints of dispersed social workers. Journal of Technology in Human Services Annie E. Casey Foundation ( ). Results Accountability Training Program, Casey-Morgan Partnership to train scholars of color on results accountability methods. Evaluator.. REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Allen, S. (2016). Organizational identification for dispersed social workers: Benefits and barriers. Washington, DC. Allen, S. (2014). Leading dispersed teams. Presented at the National Association of Social Worker Conference, Washington, DC.

3 Allen, S. (2013). Dispersed Social Work: Understanding social presence and organizational identification through the use of new communication technology. Poster Presentation presented at the 25 th National Symposium on Doctoral Research in Social Work and 4 th Student Poster Presentation. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Allen, S. (2012). Impact of mentoring on one s experience: A collaborative inquiry project. Presented at the Educational Symposium for Research and Innovations, George Washington University, Washington, DC. Allen, S. (2011). Cultural diversity. Presented at the Foster Family Treatment Association International Conference, Orlando, FL. Allen, S. (2011). Leading cohesive geographically dispersed teams. Presented at the National Association of Social Worker Conference, MD Chapter, Baltimore, MD. Allen, S. (2009). The effects of father involvement on the professional achievements and development of personal qualities of successful Black women. Presented at the Student Adlerian Society Conference, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD. ACADEMIC SERVICE George Washington University Doctoral Dissertation Committee: Completed Impacting our Global Society: A Multisite Case Study on How a Global Non-Profit Organization Expands Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives. Tracey Odenwelder, Executive Leadership Program, George Washington University. Completed February, Faculty Search Committee Member, Human and Organizational Learning Department. 12/2013 Invited Talks Panelist Fall, 2013 Seminar discussion for doctoral students to discuss comprehensive exam process. Panelist Spring 2014 Seminar discussion for doctoral students to discuss dissertation research topics and process. Group Facilitator Summer, 2013 & 2014 Discuss experiences and lessons learned with current and new doctoral students in the Executive Leadership Program. Stevenson University, Human Services Department, Greenspring, MD 1/2014-5/2014 Field Supervisor Provided field supervision to four Bachelor level Human Services Students Enhanced perception of values and ethical principles according to the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals. Engaged in visits to field placement site and meet with student to assess practicum progress. Communicated with Field Instructor and Field Placement Coordinator regarding progress of student. Facilitated student learning in the field placement setting based on theoretical concepts taught in the classroom. Promoted self-evaluation of practice. Promoted development of professional behavior. Increased identification as a human service professional. Evaluated student s overall performance. University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD 8/2007-5/2009

4 Field Instructor Provided field instruction to Master s level clinical and management and community organization (MACO) social work students. Facilitated integration of MACO and generalist social work theories to practice. Enhanced the professional knowledge base for MACO and generalist social work practice. Promoted self-evaluation of practice. Promoted development of professional behavior. Increased identification as a social work professional. Enhanced perception of values and ethical principles according to NASW code of ethics. Promoted understanding of agency policies, organizational structure, and practice. Increased awareness of the components that place disenfranchised populations at risk or pose challenges to equitable access to services. Enhanced skill set in professional writing. University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD 8/2004-5/2005 Morgan State University School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD 8/2004-5/2005 Faculty Liaison Provided field instruction to Bachelor level social work students. Enhanced the professional knowledge base for generalist social work practice. Promoted self-evaluation of practice. Promoted development of professional behavior. Increased identification as a social work professional. Enhanced perception of values and ethical principles according to NASW code of ethics. Promoted understanding of agency policies, organizational structure, and practice. Increased awareness of the components that place disenfranchised populations at risk or pose challenges to equitable access to services. Enhanced skill set in professional writing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sharlene A. Allen, LCSW-C, Pikesville MD 8/2013-Present Mental Health Therapist Provide individual, and family therapies to adults with various types of life management, emotional and mental health challenges. Phillips Programs, Laurel, MD 8/2014-8/2015 Level V School, Supervisor Wallace Henry, III Related Services Supervisor Assured compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as it relates to Individualized Education Plan (IEP) accommodations/ related services (counseling; occupational therapy; and speech and language therapies) for 60 students. Provided individual counseling as it relates to disability issues and accommodation needs to six students. Supervised eight staff and work in concert with the clinical staff, behavior specialists, Director and Supervisor of Education to assure compliance regarding Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Incentive Plans (BIP). Managed several budgets, assign caseloads and communicate summary of student s behavior to other departments, parents and local educational agencies (Baltimore City, Howard County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Washington, District of Columbia). Proposed program goals to the Program Director, create, review and update behavior system policies and procedures. Universal Counseling Services, Baltimore, MD 8/2011-8/2014 Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Supervisor: Tracy Schulden, LCSW-C Clinical Therapist and Team Lead

5 Provided individual, couples and family therapies to adolescents, children and adults with various types of life, emotional and mental health challenges. Therapeutic services were provided in the school setting as well as the outpatient mental health setting. School counseling was dictated by student s individualized education plan. Provided clinical supervision and training to licensed graduated social workers. Arrow Child and Family Ministries, Baltimore, MD 1/2007-8/2011 Foster Care, Supervisor: Stephen Chop, LCSW-C Program Director Managed the day-to-day operations to ensure compliance, program efficiency and effectiveness of 204 individuals consisting of children with multiple disabilities, foster parents, and clinical staff within two cities, Baltimore and Salisbury, MD. Provided clinical supervision and professional development trainings to clinical and graduate licensed social workers. Provided foster parent and behavior management trainings to agency staff and foster parents. Provided state mandated Family Centered Practice Trainings to MD State Social Workers. Advocated for necessary accommodations as dictated by children s IEP. Martin Pollack Project, Baltimore, MD 10/ /2006 Foster Care, Supervisor: Brenda Kess, LCSW-C Program Manager Managed and supervised the clinical services rendered to foster children with multiple disabilities and their foster families. Provided field instruction to social work interns. Bon Secours Hospital, Baltimore, MD 1/2002-8/2004 Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Supervisor: Pamela Watson, LCSW-C Clinical Therapist Provided individual, couples, family counseling and resource linkage to adults with emotional and severe mental health challenges. Florence Bertell Academy, Baltimore, MD 10/2000-9/2001 Level V High School, Supervisor: Rosalind Gregory, LCSW-C Clinical Therapist Provided individual, group and family counseling to adolescent males with multiple disabilities in accordance with goals stated in IEP. Woodbourne Center, Baltimore, MD 10/ /2000 Children s Diagnostic Treatment Center: Curtis Atkinson, LCSW-C Adolescent Coordinator Managed two adolescent units in a residential setting for children with emotional disturbance and other disabilities. ARC of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 4/ /1999 Foster Care, Supervisor: Valarie Downing- Youngblood, LCSW-C Clinical Case Manager Provided consultation, training, resource linkage and support to therapeutic foster children with multiple disabilities and the foster parents that served them. Advocated for necessary accommodations as dictated by children s IEP. COMMUNITY SERVICE Clinical Consultant 3/2004-Present Provide mental health and work life balance education as well as resource linkage to adults, children, and families. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

6 Certified Life Coach, Work Life Destinations, Rockville, MD 2/2013 Certified Trainer for Family Centered Practice, University of MD, Baltimore, MD 1/2010 Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical, State of MD 10/2004 Maryland State Board Approved Clinical Supervisor 6/2006 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 2000-Present National Association of Social Workers 1998-Present Network for Social Work Management 2014