Resume

• 2007

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Human Services

  General

  Capella University

• 1996

  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

  Alabama A&M University

  Bachelor of Arts

  Social Work

  MSSW

• Work to bring about an awareness

  prevention

  and a stop to human trafficking.

  Huntsville/Madison County Domestic Violence Task Force /Human Trafficking Committee

  Quality Assurance Committee

  Work with committee in reviewing cases and services provided by the agency for quality assurance.

  Madiosn County Department of Human Resources

  Program Coordinator

  The Community Service Center has a clothing closet and a food pantry for individuals and families in need. In 2017 over 1100 families were served. Numerous activities are provided for the community several times a year

  such as

  open house for the community - food

  prizes

  free hair cuts

  make-overs

  and face painting

  Community Tutoring Services

  Library Mobile

  and recently Spring 2018

  Single Mother's Pamper Me Day- Massages Therapy

  Make-overs

  Honey Bridge Hair Removal

  Ba Fitting

  dinner and numerous prizes including 20 free oil changes

  gift bags

  and gift cards. September 9

  2018 a 5K Run for Homelessness and Hunger to expand services provided to vulnerable

  at risk populations.

  First SDA Church Community Service Center

  Case Management

  Child Welfare

  Training

  Psychotherapy

  Alzheimer's disease

  Social Services

  Career Counseling

  Caregiving

  Public Speaking

  Interviews

  Gerontology and Healthy Aging

  Higher Education

  Gibson

  D.

  & Upchurch

  D. (2015). Treatment of women and domestic violence in Africa

  Journal of Gender

  Information & Development in Africa. 4(1 & 2)

  57-69.

  Gibson D. (2018). History of mentoring. African American women and mentorship: Lifting as we climb. Nova Science Publishing: NY

  Upchurch

  D.

  & Gibson

  D. (2013). Healthcare infrastructure: Deciphering the spread of Ebola in West Africa

  Journal of Gender

  Information & Development in Africa

  1(1&2)

  663-669.

  Gibson

  D. & Ford L. (2018). Mentoring in academia. African American women and mentorship: Lifting as we climb. Nova Science Publishing

  Gibson

  D. & Ford L. (2018). Mentoring in academia. African American women and mentorship: Lifting as we climb. Nova Science Publishing

  Gibson McCrary

  D.

  Editor (2018). African American women and Mentorship: Lifting as we climb. Nova Science Publishing: NY.

  Dr. Rachel Robinson

  Dementia Related Diagnoses and Caregiving for African Americans: Responding to God's Plan in book \"African American Caregivers: Seasons of Care

  Practice

  and Policy

  Perspectives for Social Workers and Human Service Professionals

  While recent research examines homophobia among social work majors

  there is limited research devoted to social work students enrolled in a historically Black college and university (HBCU). This research explored whether there are any differences in the attitudes of undergraduate social work students enrolled in a HBCU in the South toward gay and lesbian adoption in relation to the students' gender

  age

  religious affiliation

  and religious participation. This quantitative study used a nonrandom convenience sample of 94 students using the Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale and the Attitudes Toward Homosexuality Scale. Data were analyzed utilizing one-way and two-way chi-square procedures.

  A Study of Homophobia Among HBCU Students Toward Gay and Lesbian Adoption

  Gibson

  LMSW

  Dr. Donna

  Gibson

  LMSW

  Unity Psychiatric Care

  Community Center

  Hospice Family Care

  Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Alabama A&M University

  University of North Alabama

  Madison County Department of Human Resources

  Children's Rehabilitation Center - Governor's Drive

  Assessed psychosocial functioning of client/family. Provided social services to physically challenged children. Acquired knowledge of community resources. Conducted interviews

  made referrals

  scheduled appointments. Developed and updated service plans. Made assessments regarding client's physical impairments.

  Children's Rehabilitation Service Social Worker

  University of North Alabama

  Normal

  Alabama

  Conducted research/grant writing; utilized Blackboard Learning Management System; advised students; serve as advisor for student organizations.\nRecruited students/participated in recruitment fairs; evaluated student performance

  provided feedback.\nConducted academic advisement and mentoring.\nTaught graduate/undergraduate social work courses\n

  Assistant Professor

  Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Coordinated undergraduate field sequence and seminar class. Built relationships with local and state agencies for employment opportunities. Conducted career coaching on interviewing techniques and professional dress/behavior in the workplace. Maintained field manuals for field sequence/internship. Established and revised student evaluation instruments. Arranged/scheduled students' internship with area agencies. Provided feedback to agencies and students. Evaluated students' needs

  interest and readiness for field work. Taught undergraduate/graduate social work courses.

  Alabama A&M University

  Madison County Department of Human Resources

  2206 Oakwood Avenue

  Huntsville

  AL 35810

  Conducted interview

  made home visits

  gathered/analyzed pertinent infornation to assist with cient problems. Placed chidlren in protective custody. Provided services to physically

  sexually

  emotionally abused and neglected children. Formulated treatment plans/individualized service plans. Conducted psychosocial assessments on diverse client population. Provided case management services. Filed petitions

  prepared court reports/attended court hearings and testified in court. Terminated parental rights

  and prepared cases for adoption.

  Senior Service Social Worker

  Provided social services to terminally ill patients. Provided counseling to bereaved families. Conducted interviews

  psychosocial assessments and home visits. Facilitated weekly grief support group. Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings. Documented activites in case file.

  Bereavement Coordinator/Social Worker

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  Hospice Family Care

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  Interview patients

  families or significant others; complete psychosocial assessments. Provide individual

  group and family therapy; participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. Maintain knowledge of discharge and aftercare resources.

  Director of Social Services

  Unity Psychiatric Care

  Community Center

  Community Center

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  Program Coordinator

  Normal

  Alabama

  Taught Undergraduate and graduate social work courses; Supervised undergraduate faculty; Mentored new staff; Recruited students; Conducted academic advisement.

  BSW Coordinator

  Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Taught undergraduate and graduate social work courses. Planned

  prepared and prioritized work assignments. Utilized Blackboard Learning Management System; Prepared lesson plans

  syllabi

  course material. Researched and composed documents for dissemination. Evaluated student performance

  and provide feedback. Conducted academic advisement and mentoring. Recruited students

  participated in recruitment fairs. Conducted presentation

  workshops

  and trainings. Provided academic/professional counseling to students.

  Alabama A&M University

  Program Coordinator

  Huntsville

  Alabama

  Community Center

  Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Normal

  Alabama

  Managed offsite social work programs; taught online graduate social work courses; utilized Blackboard Learning Management System; developed online social work courses; supervised faculty

  conducted academic advisement and mentoring.\nRecruited students and participated in recruitment fairs.\nMentored new staff; participated in scholarly activities.\nAttended Advisory Board Council Meetings.\n

  BSW/MSW Offsite Coordinator

  Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society