Academia
Leilani Endicott
University Ethics Committee Chair
Leilani Endicott is the chair of Walden University’s Ethics Committee. As head of the research ethics committee, a typical day for Leilani involves reading five to six research proposals. She then provides feedback on potential ethical and legal issues that may arise when students perform their research projects.
O*net description: Psychology Teachers – Post Secondary
Criminal Justice
Wayne Wallace
Former Police Officer/Detective
Wayne Wallace was a special agent with the United States Army’s Criminal Investigation Division. He eventually went into civilian law enforcement where he became a patrol officer and then ultimately a detective. His work involved child sexual abuse cases and then homicides. After a line of duty injury forced a retirement from the police force, Wayne worked for a prosecutor’s office and also as a forensic criminologist as a private consultant. Obtaining a PhD in forensic psychology, Wayne is now teaching at different universities including Walden University, where he works with doctoral committees.
O*net description: First Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Legal System
Shana Garrett
Dean of the School of Public Policy and Administration
Former Paralegal
Currently the dean of the School of Public Policy and Administration at Walden University, Shana Garret has been in higher education for over 15 years, specifically in the online environment. Dr. Shana L. Garrett received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University, her Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and her Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds the designation as a National Certified Counselor.
O*net description: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Marketing
Nicole Robinson
Senior Global Brand Manager
A global brand manager for Walden University, Nicole Robinson is responsible for the marketing strategy for the College of Social and Behavioral Science. She plans, organizes and oversees the branding messaging to attract additional student enrollment and to develop strategies for student retention.
O*net description: Marketing Managers
Mental Health Services
Keshia Washington
Mental Health Case Manager
A mental health case manager, Keshia Washington works with people who have mental illnesses.
O*net description: Mental Health Counselors
Religious Ministry
Bruce Powers
Minister/University Professor
Bruce Powers grew up in Wake Forest, North Carolina and attended Stamford University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He received his Master of Divinity from Campbell University Divinity School. He specialized in childhood development at the University of Notre Dame, receiving both a Masters and PhD in Developmental Psychology. Bruce is currently an interim pastor at Walnut Hills Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia and a Walden University faculty member.
O*net description: Clergy
School Psychology
Stacy Bjorkman
University Professor
Former School Psychologist
Prior to becoming a core faculty member for Walden University, Stacy Bjorkman worked as a high-school psychologist. Her background as a special education teacher influenced both her work as a school psychologist and her teaching methods, in that she made every attempt to accommodate individual differences in learning and maximize the positive impact of the diverse backgrounds of her students. She frequently consulted with local school districts on the implementation of the federally mandated Response to Intervention initiatives, which focused on using data to inform instruction and respond to the educational and social-emotional needs of students.
O*net description: School Psychologists
Social and Human Services
Dina Bergren
Associate Director of Career Services
Former Social Services Worker in a Halfway House
Associate Director of Career Services at Walden University, Dina Bergren manages large-scale technology and departmental projects, and serves on an interdepartmental Website Technology Working Group. She had designed and delivered over 45 career-related workshops, webinars, videos, and seminars for masters and doctoral students on topics that include curriculum vita writing, networking, professional development, career management, preparing for field experience, among others. Her first job after graduating from Grinnell College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology was working with mentally ill and chemically dependent adults at a halfway house.
O*net description: Social and Human Service Assistant
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