Senior Director of Community Relations
Grover Center W129D Athens, OH 45701
Education
- MPA, Public Administration, Ohio University, 2013
- BS, Human and Consumer Sciences, Ohio University, 1999
Research/Professional Interests
- Creating positive and reciprocally beneficial partnerships between students and community partners
- Commitment to education through service along the life span
- Deep investment in local community issues
- Advocacy for underserved populations with emphasis on child maltreatment
- Non-profit and community based organization engagement and management
Publications
- Hartman, S.L., Stotts, J., Ottley, J.R., & Miller, R. (2016). School-Community Partnerships in Rural Settings: Facilitating Positive Outcomes for Young Children Who Experience Maltreatment. Early Childhood Education Journal.
Grants
- Victims of Crime Act (VOCA): $250,000, 2013-2016
- National Children’s Alliance: $27,000, 2013-2016
- Athens Foundation: $10,000, 2003-2013
- Jewelers for Children: $10,000, 2004
Awards and Honors
- Outstanding MPA Student Award, 2013
- Outstanding Alumni Nomination: College of Health & Human Services 25th Anniversary
University/Professional Service
- Instructor, Department of Social and Public Health, Family Studies: CFS 3920: Family Studies Field Placement, 75-hour practicum in human service organizations in the Athens community
- Founding member and chair of Athens HOPE: Halting Opioid through Prevention and Education
- Member, Ohio University Opioid Taskforce
- Member, CHSP Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- Member, Hocking Prison Repurposing Committee
- CHSP representative for the OHIO Center for Community Engagement advisory board
- Member, Civic Selection Committee for the Children’s Defense Fund Ohio
- Member, Individual Health & Wellness Committee, Athens County Foundation
- Trained in the Art of Hosting
- Member, Child Conservation League of Athens
- Chair, Grant Review Committee, Child Conservation League
- Graduate: Leadership Athens County