Alumni Career Snapshots

Bonnie McCrickard  
Employer Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Across Tennessee
Employer  Website www.cadcat.org
Job Title   Statewide Coalition Coordinator

Class Year and Major

BA Psychology-1971

Additional education

Master's in Social Work, 1996 -- George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri

Briefly describe what you do

Technical assistance and training in completing needs and capacity assessments, strategic plans, and environmental strategy implementation toward alcohol- and drug-free communities

What other jobs have you had? Community Relations-- Tennessee Christian Medical Center; Aging Services Director, Mental Health Association of Middle TN; Training Coordinator, Tennessee Association of Legal Services; Senior Companion and Respite Caregiver Program Coordinator, Senior Ci

What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?  

listening and communication, both public and individual; knowledge of resources; creativity in solution-finding; empowerment of others toward their goals; willingness to meet people where they are

What do you enjoy most about your current position?

empowering communities and individuals to work collaboratively toward change and health; teaching how to learn from each other, to develop a common language

Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career ?

Having a well-rounded life of social time, spiritual growth (through involvement in Canterbury, the Episcopal Student Association), academics and community involvement

What advice for someone entering this field? Be flexible in your thinking, but trust your gut instincts.

Questions?

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