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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AT LARGE ADVOCATE FOR THE GREAT AWAKENING OF HUMANITY ON EARTH
Researching & spreading truth, amplifying whistle blowers' voices, inspiring others to keep their vibrations high, and supporting others seeking to transition to a higher level of consciousness.

OWNER/BUILDER, Washington state
Architectural and interior/exterior design, sourcing & creating unique interior & exterior finishing materials, creative aesthetic solutions to contractor screw-ups, advocate against contractor fraud & incompetence.

SUMERWELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Annapolis, MD        
Attorney - Principal of private family law practice representing clients in domestic violence protection, divorce, and custody proceedings; legal advocacy for persons with disabilities in guardianship cases. Extensive experience in domestic violence, sexual assault, mental illness, addiction, and children with special needs.  

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF LAW, Baltimore, MD
Adjunct Professor/Supervising Attorney - Supervising family law attorney with the Law School’s General Practice Clinic.

THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE, Washington, DC
Program Officer - AmeriCorps State/National, Review, approval, and monitoring of Federal AmeriCorp Program grants. Provided oversight of state Commissions on National Service.

CONSULTANT, ARTIST, WRITER, Bethesda, MD
Provided technical expertise to hospitals and small businesses regarding regulatory, legislative, and organizational issues.  
Created works in fiber and other media; Authored and privately published cookbook.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL HEALTH POLICY PROJECT at
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC
Research Associate - Analyzed state health care legislation and policy relating to a broad range of health care issues.  Provided policy analysis to state legislative and administrative staff, national health care and business associations, the media, and the general public through written reports, conferences, and presentations.  

LIFELINK, INC., the DC Coalition of People with HIV/AIDS, Washington, DC
Director of Social Services - Managed the organization’s client service programs - benefits case management, financial assistance, and support for HIV-positive adults and children.

WASHINGTON HOME AND HOSPICE, Washington, DC
Social Work Intern - Provided supportive counseling and benefits case management services to the terminally ill and their families in both inpatient and home care programs.  

THE WASHINGTON BALLET COMPANY, Washington, DC                                 
Dancer - Performed classical, neo-classical, and modern ballet repertoire throughout the United States, Europe, and the Far East.


EDUCATION


Atlanta Divorce Mediators, Inc., Atlanta, GA
    Divorce and Family Mediation
    Domestic Violence Issues in Mediation

Gavin de Becker & Associates, Studio City, CA
    Certificate Advanced Threat Assessment & Management

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Bowie, MD
    Stalking & Strangulation
    Cyberstalking

Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Crofton, MD
    Community and Employment Mediation
    Child Custody Mediation

Juris Doctor - University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD

BA, Sociology, Summa cum Laude - University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Associate Certificate - Center for the Study of Human Systems, Chevy Chase, MD
Family and Organizational Systems, Group Dynamics and Process, Communication, and Facilitation.

American University, Washington, DC - Business & Finance

The Royal Ballet School, London, England

ACADEMIC HONORS 
   
    Summa cum Laude, University of Maryland
    Phi Kappa Phi, Academic Honor Society
    Alpha Delta Kappa, Sociology Honor Society
    Forensic Economic Studies Institute, Award for Excellence in Litigation

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
    Red Cross, Bellingham, Washington
    Master Gardener Program, Buncomb County, North Carolina
    Guardian ad Litem, Buncomb County, North Carolina
    Pro Bono Legal Advocate, multiple programs in Maryland/DC Suburbs
    Whitman Walker Clinic, Washington, DC, Reiki practitioner

ESOTERIC STUDIES 
    Reiki Master 
    Guided Imagery & Music 
    Applied Kinesiology 
    Matrix Energetics 
    I read a lot

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