Cleveland, OH
Aviva Vincent, MSW, VSW, PhD(c)
Educational Background:
- Master of Social Work-University of Connecticut
- Focused on community organizing (macro) with specialization in Women Children and Families, International Social Work, and Urban Development.
- PhD: candidate, expected graduation in May 2019.
- Interest in biological impact (i.e. cortisol, oxytocin…) of animals on children. Dissertation: Canine Support in Pediatric Dentistry
Certifications:
- PATH International therapeutic riding Instructor,
- University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work,
- Sustained Dialogue Facilitation,
- Institute for Social Change Facilitator,
- Green Dot/By-stander certified,
- Safe Zone trained
- PhD: candidate, expected graduation in May 2019.
Place of Work:
- Doctoral Candidate, Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Science,
- Director of Program Quality, Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center/Chagrin Ohio
Services Available:
- Macro Social Work: Needs Assessment, evaluation, assessment, focus groups
- Research: design and methodology creation and implementation, qualitative, quantitate, and mixed methods. Inclusion of biomarker research.
- Teach: human-animal interaction in social work practice, therapeutic horseback riding lessons
- Mentorship to master’s students looking to enter the VSW field
Contact Information:
- avivavincent@gmail.com
- (860) 913-8802
Additional Information: Willing to provided presentation online and willing to travel.