Vanessa MeadePsyD, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist
Education
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Doctor of Psychology, 2015 鈥� 熊猫在线视频 Pacific University
- Master of Social Work, 1999 鈥� Aurora University
- Bachelor of Social Work, 1996 鈥� Western Illinois University
- Minor in Law Enforcement Justice and Administration
Biography
Vanessa Meade, PsyD, LCSW (she/her), is an associate professor at the University of 熊猫在线视频 Anchorage School of Social Work.
Dr. Meade is a licensed clinical social worker and psychologist in 熊猫在线视频. She is also a U.S. Army/Gulf War Veteran and a former 熊猫在线视频 State Trooper. She has also worked as a clinician/therapist in rural community mental health agencies and juvenile justice programs in 熊猫在线视频.
She is a certified mindfulness teacher who facilitates mindfulness-based programs at UAA for students, faculty, and staff, as well as for military veterans and wildland firefighters through online and multi-day residential retreat programs throughout the United States. She serves on several state and national advisory committees and boards. Dr. Meade also focuses on equity and social justice in her work, including within the LGBTQ+ community.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Capstone Project Development and Implementation
- Practicum
- Mentorship
- Clinical Supervision
Professional & Department Service
- NASW-AK Board Service
- VA Rural Health Advisory Committee
- NASW National Committee on LGBTQ+ Issues
- Crisis Intervention Team Training with First Responders
Research Interests
- Veterans and Law Enforcement
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Group Facilitation and Interventions
- Peer-Support
- Clinical Supervision
Career History/Work Experience
- Clinical Social Work
- Supervisor
- Psychology
- Military
- Law Enforcement