Lu Brown, MSW lbrown@mail.ewu.edu Summary of Qualifications * 30 years experience in teaching and curriculum design at the post-secondary level, including undergraduate- and graduate-level social work courses, field seminars, and technical-level courses * Macro practice experience in advocacy, grass-roots organizing, coalition building, training, coordinating major programs and events, managing projects, supervising, and grant writing * Practice experience in leading and participating in task groups, social action groups, growth groups, educational groups, and mutual aid groups * Micro practice experience in counseling with diverse adult populations and in facilitating student and client empowerment * Experience with diverse communities and systems, including non-profit, business, low-income, educational, advocacy, bureaucratic, and policy-making systems Education Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 1996 MSW, Masters of Social Work Heartspring, Seattle, WA 1996 CCHT, Certified Clinical HypnoTherapist University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 1979 BSW, Bachelors of Arts in Social Work Awards Washington State Social Work Educator of the Year, 2006 National Association of Social Workers, Washington State Washington State Social Worker of the Year, 2001 National Association of Social Workers, Washington State Academic and Professional Practice Experience Senior Lecturer, Associate Director of Field 2002 - Present Faculty Field Instructor, Adjunct Faculty, Agency Field Instructor 1998-2002 School of Social Work, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA * Teach full-time in the School of Social Work. Classes taught include Introduction to Social Work, Social Policy Analysis, Capstone, and Diverse Populations in the BASW Program, and Foundations of Professional Practice and Advanced Policy Pro-Seminar in the MSW Program.
* Develop and conduct seminars for Faculty Field Instructors and students related to program policy and best practices in the field * Develop and conduct seminars for Agency Field Instructors to strengthen connection between classroom and field * Serve as faculty field instructor for students Spokane Coordinator/Children s Advocate 1994-2002 Children s Alliance, Spokane, WA * Advocated statewide for fair and equitable public policy for children and families * Assisted in the management and building of our eastern WA membership base * Staffed the Western Region Anti-Hunger Consortium, a network of anti-hunger advocates in eight western states, coordinating member communications, biannual meetings, networking activities, and policy information dissemination * Staffed the Spokane Welfare Reform Coalition (same duties as above) * Assisted in the planning, coordination, and promotion of community, statewide, and regional meetings and events, advocacy trainings, legislative simulations, legislative forums, briefings, and rallies Graduate School Field Experience School of Social Work, Eastern WA University, Cheney, WA 1994-1996 * First-year field experience at the Children s Alliance. Supervisor: Linda Stone, MA * Second-year advanced field experience as a counselor at EWU Counseling and Psychological Services. Supervisor: Miriam Berkman, PhD Part-Time Instructor and Stay-at-Home Mom 1989-1993 Phillips Junior College, Spokane, WA * Taught courses in human relations and behavior, psychology, and communication skills * Advised 25 students per academic year * Developed and instituted end-of-the-year assessment process in which student strengths and areas for growth were identified and action plans were developed Department Chair/Instructor 1984-1989 Spokane Technical Institute, Spokane, WA * New position, requiring total program development, curriculum design, and administration, ultimately serving 200 students per academic year * Developed and taught courses in human relations, success skills, job search, interpersonal communication, English grammar, and composition * Hired, trained, and supervised teaching staff and student interns Training Coordinator/Instructor/Counselor 1982-1984 Spokane Opportunities Industrialization Center, Spokane, WA * New position, requiring collaborative program development and coordination, in a non-profit job training center for disadvantaged adults * Developed and taught courses in office relations, job search, and English grammar * Counseled students with academic and personal difficulties * Formed and led a support group for students with academic and personal difficulties
Counselor/Advocate 1979-1982 YWCA, Spokane, WA * Staffed the 24-hour shelter for women and children, providing crisis intervention, counseling, resource referral, hope, and support for women and children in crisis * Facilitated consciousness-raising groups for the shelter and Women s Resource Center * Developed and implemented a community needs assessment related to women s needs Teaching Assistant 1977-1979 Social Work Department, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA * Assisted in the planning and implementation of classroom activities and seminars for undergraduate social work classes, Culture of the Ghetto and Race Relations * Coordinated student learning experiences in the African American community, placing social work students in community volunteer positions Counselor 1985 - present Self-employed, contracted, and volunteer Periodically counsel adults in crisis and adults pursuing personal growth Trainer and Presenter Self-employed, contracted, and volunteer 1992 present Presentations and Trainings Provided American Society on Aging, Chicago, IL 3/10 Field Opportunities in Aging Peace and Justice Action League, Spokane WA 10/08 Brother, can you spare a dime? Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP) Board of Directors 2/08 Spokane, WA Clarifying Advocacy: Non-Profits Can Advocate Voices Board of Directors retreat, Spokane, WA 1/08 How to Grow Through Conflict EWU Economics Department, Capstone classes, Cheney, WA 1/05-08 Preparing for a Professional Career WA State NASW Lobby Day, Olympia, WA 1/06 We are Leaders for Change Lutheran Community Services, Spokane, WA 5/05 Professional Ethics Training
Washington Food Coalition Annual Conference, Yakima, WA 9/05 Keynote: How to Build a Sustainable Community EWU School of Social Work Instructor Training, Everett, WA 2/05 Integrating Social Work Theory with Social Work Practice Voices TANF Congress: From the Other Side of the Desk, Spokane 11/04 Call to Action: The Power of the Grass Roots Washington State Head Start, Annual Conference, Spokane, WA 10/04 Telling Your Story to Policy Makers Children s Alliance, Statewide Annual Conference, Yakima, WA 10/03 Call to Action: Be a Leader for Kids in Your Community! EWU School of Social Work Agency Field Instructors Training 6/03 Integrating Theory with Practice EWU Women s Center, Cheney, WA 4/03 Attracting the Job That s Right for You MECHA Annual Conference, Eastern WA University, Cheney, WA 10/02 Speak Up! Legislative Advocacy in Washington State Unitarian Universalist s Children s Sabbath, Spokane WA 10/02 Westminster Congregationalist Children s Sabbath, Spokane, WA 10/02 Poverty and Children s Health in Spokane Children s Alliance, Statewide Annual Conference, Yakima, WA 10/02 Advocacy 101 National Association of Social Workers, Spokane WA 2/02 Legislative Advocacy and Practice Ethics Head Start Policy Council Annual Meeting, Colville, WA 4/01 Policy Briefing and Children s Advocacy Training EWU Counseling and Psychological Services, Cheney, WA 4/01 Transpersonal Psychology: Theory and Application Gonzaga University Psychology Department, Spokane, WA 3/01 Transpersonal Psychology: Theory and Application in Counseling Inland Empire Chapter of NASW, Spokane, WA 3/01
The Need and the Opportunities for Social Work Advocacy Catholic Campaign for Human Development Retreat, Spokane, WA 9/00 The Severity of Poverty in Spokane County NE Rural Resources Annual Meeting, Colville, WA 3/00 How to Advocate for Your Clients E WA Assctn for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference 2/00 Putting Children First in Public Policy St. Mark s Lutheran Church, Children s Sabbath, Spokane, WA 2/00 Public Policy Briefing and Call to Action NE Rural Resources, Head Start Policy Council Conference 11/99 Opportunities for Advocacy In Welfare Reform Head Start/ECEAP Annual Meeting, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Orielle Co. 10/99 Public Policy Briefing Crosswalk VOA/Head Start Fall Meeting 10/99 Advocate for Your Rights Spokane Regional Health District/New Horizons 9/99 Welfare Reform: Your Rights and Responsibilities WIC Staff Conference 8/99 Empowering Your Clients Spokane Community College Women s Leadership Conference 2/99 Negotiating for the Job You Want E WA Assctn for the Education of Young Children State Conference 2/99 Speak Up for Kids WA Association of Churches, Eastern WA Annual Conference 1/99 Welfare Reform: Is It Working? NE Rural Resources All-Staff Conference 10/98 Advocacy Training Lewis and Clark High School 4/98 Advocacy Training and Legislative Simulation Spokane School District #81 Summer Food Program Conference 3/98 How to Market a Summer Food Program in Your Area
EWU Women s Center/HOME Program 2/98 Identifying Your Strengths for the Workplace Sacred Heart Hospital, Kidney Center Annual Conference 9/96 Let Your Feelings Be Your Guide EWU Women s Center, Lunch Presentation 5/96 Ease into Assertiveness EWU Women s Center/HOME Program, Lunch Presentation 1/96 Assertiveness Training E WA Business Education Association Spring Conference 5/95 Empowering Our Students and Ourselves WA Assctn of Educational Office Professionals Conference 5/94 Writing Made Easy NASW Regional Conference, Hood River, OR 4/94 Student Presentation: Incorporating Spirituality as a Component of SW Theory and Practice Regular Presentations and Briefings at the following meetings, Spokane, WA: VOICES (Voices for Opportunities, Income, Child Care, Education, and Support) - monthly since 1997 Spokane Welfare Reform Coalition - monthly, 1997-2000 Spokane Housing Affordability Campaign - monthly, 1997-2000 Periodic briefings on poverty-related issues with community-based organizations, service clubs, business groups, churches, & other interest groups, Spokane County Board Memberships Member, Board of Directors. Social Workers Beyond Borders. 2007 - present Member, Board of Directors. VOICES, an anti-poverty advocacy group. Advocacy, community networking, empowerment of low-income individuals, public speaking, recruitment, grant writing. 1996-2009 Co-Chair, Legislative Action Committee, Washington State Chapter. National Association of Social Workers (NASW). State-wide legislative advocacy, mobilization, community education. Member since 2001. Co-chair 2005-2008. Member, Board of Directors. Greater Spokane Coalition Against Poverty. (GSCAP). Community networking, community education, membership building. 1997-2000
Member/Secretary, Executive Steering Committee. Spokane Housing Affordability Campaign (SHAC). Advocacy for local affordable housing. 1997-2000 Additional Memberships Member, National Association of Social Workers. 1999-present Member, Children s Alliance, 1996 - present Member, Peace and Justice Action League 2002 present Member, Breakthrough. 1997-2010 Member, Spokane Welfare Reform Coalition. 1996-2004 Member, Western Region Anti-Hunger Consortium. 1996 2004 (see below) Member, Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition. 1996-2004 Member, Living Wage Campaign, WA Association of Churches. 1999-2003 Meeting Coordination/Continuing Education/Briefings Organized and coordinated semi-annual conferences and training sessions of the Western Region Anti-Hunger Consortium, a group of anti-hunger leaders from eight western states. 1996-2002. Briefings/Trainings/Collaborative Meetings included staff from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Food Research and Action Center, USDA Western Region Food and Nutrition Services, and national foundation representatives. Briefings and strategy sessions focused on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policies, child nutrition, Food Stamps, food banking and commodities, and welfare reform policy.