Angela Whiteaker
MSW Intern at American Cancer Society
Experienced LMSW with direct practice experience, including work with diverse populations to provide mental healthcare and support services in forensic and outpatient settings utilizing evidence-based practice methods. Working toward clinical licensure.
American Cancer Society
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Hope Club is a volunteer-run organization that is a part of the American Cancer Society and aims to provide support and resources to individuals experiencing a cancer diagnosis. I facilitate support groups for cancer patients, families, and caregivers utilizing group intervention strategies to assist members through developing healthy coping strategies to maintain hope and emotional wellbeing. These include skill-building to address fears and worries and connect with peers. I also work in the oncology department at a local hospital providing direct one-on-one support, connecting clients and their families, with cancer/community resources. I conduct screenings to determine patient and family strengths & needs relative to coping with a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and followup. I provide clinical interventions to strengthen coping and psychosocial functioning of cancer patients and their families and provide case management services, including assistance with SSD, Medicaid, and Medicare applications, secure transportation and lodging, and home health care resources and help process applications for cancer care grants and financial resources.
Latham, NY
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MSW Intern
Saratoga Springs Housing Authority
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Generalist practicum including case management, individual assessments for service coordination, reduced eviction rates through connecting residents with needed services, policy review and development, data collection for the 5-year plan, and coordination of vendors for the resident health fair.
Saratoga Springs, NY
BSW Intern
Wesley Community
I had the privilege of spending a great deal of time with residents, contributing through assisting with needs met, learning about people's daily lives, lived experiences, and the challenges faced each day. I  helped with learning and practicing coping strategies, provided resources for residents and their families, and I created connections for people to provide lasting benefits and changes within the community. I gained a wealth of knowledge from the social work staff and the volunteer coordinator and truly enjoyed my work experience at Wesley.
BSW Intern
Skidmore College
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Research Assistant
Master of Social Work - MSW
Graduated from Advanced Standing Program with clinical focus, School of Social Welfare - May 2020
Social Work
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University at Albany, SUNY
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Bachelor's Degree of Social Work
3.7
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Skidmore College
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Periclean Honors Society
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
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Dean's List
Alternative Education
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American Studies
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Death & Dying
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Gender & Sexuality in Social Work
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Gender Studies
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Neuropsychology
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Neuroscience
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Sexualities in Sociology
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Social Policy & Social Justice
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Working with LGBTQ Populations
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Evidence Based Mental Health
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Psychodynamic Practice
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Research Practices in Social Work Management
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Sexual Identity in Social Work
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US Health Care Systems
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Mental Health First Aid Training & Certification
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Child Development & Psychology
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Conducted background research for a book on Missing Persons, written by a professor at Skidmore College.
Research for Missing Persons Book
This was a qualitative Research Project conducted in partnership with a classmate to investigate prevailing attitudes on our College Campus about homelessness, the causes of homelessness and ideas about how to solve homelessness. It was overseen by our Research Professor and underwent IRB-like review. We conducted 9 30-minute interviews, recording, reviewing and coding the information to evaluate it and presented our findings formally, in presentation form as well as written analysis. Our original goal was to include interviews with people experiencing homelessness locally however our scope was limited by College Administration due to insurance/liability concerns. We hope to continue our research at a later date.
Attitudes About Homelessness
Social Services
Center for Hope
This is a Call Center for the families of Missing and Exploited Children and Adults. It is operated by Mary Lyall, whose own daughter (Suzanne) went missing on March 2, 1998, and several other volunteers. The call center assists families of missing persons to find and utilize resources in their search efforts, as well as provide support and a network to facilitate in coping with the difficulties exprienced as a family with a missing person.

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Volunteer
Social Services
The Backpack Project
This is a program to collect backpacks for the homeless community in Saratoga Springs, NY. I am co-organizing this with a classmate as a community service project on our College Campus.
Event Organizer
Environment
The Freecycle Network
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Forum Moderator
New York State Education Department
Licensed Master Social Worker
NYS Office of Mental Health
Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training Certification
MHANYS
Mental Health First Aid Certification
American Cancer Society & Saratoga Hospital
Cancer Resource Volunteer Certification
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-d-agostino-b9547672
Saratoga Springs, NY
Monica D'Agostino
Supervising Clincian  at Legacy Behavioral Health
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-harris-shrm-cp-7b1a3b71
Gloversville, NY
Tonya Harris, SHRM-CP
Dedicated HR Professional with a just keep swimming attitude and a passion for people!
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Hensonville, NY
Tony Cortese
Executive Director at St Cabrini Home
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Albany, NY
Tony Cortese
CEO at St. Anne Institute
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Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Joseph Frazier
Clinical LMSW at St. Peter's Health Partners
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Albany, NY
Michael LaMontain
Behavioral Health Counselor III CASAC-2 at Samaritan Hospital Addiction Services at St.Mary's Campus
https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-jones-b405b31b8
Albany, NY
J Jones
behavior support counselor  at St. Catherine's Center for Children
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Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area
Elizabeth Whalen
Day hab coordinator/QA coordinator
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-purdy-b7149b61
Saratoga County, NY
Claire Purdy
Marketing Assistant
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Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Lisa Dorries
Student at International Coach Academy
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Watertown, NY
Amanda McIlroy
Marketing and Content Creation
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Clifton Park, NY
Alexis Benedetti, LMHC
School Counselor at La Salle Institute
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Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Nick Liporace
Senior Community Development Manager at American Cancer Society
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Troy, NY
Tami Flaherty  LCSW-R
Director-Prevention and Outpatient Clinical Services at St. Anne Institute
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Albany, NY
Erin Goodfellow, LCSW, LICSW
Oncology Care Social Worker at Winchester Hospital
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United States
Beth Houk
Director of Sales and Marketing
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Glens Falls, NY
Bradley E. Winslow
RN Case Manager at FORT HUDSON CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY INC
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Greater Lynchburg Area
Mandy Silver
Outpatient Mental Health Clinician at Horizon Behavioral Health
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United States
Erika Rana
Marriage and Family Therapist
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Boise Metropolitan Area
Angela Whiteaker
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Nampa, ID
Angela Whiteaker
Student at Kaplan University-Davenport Campus
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Calhoun, GA
Angie Whiteaker
Community Manager at Provence Real Estate, LLC
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Calhoun, GA
Angie Whiteaker
Director of Community Resources at North Star Hospice
Social Work Network
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National Association of Social Workers - NASW's Official Group
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Upstate New York Professionals
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Capital Region Women@Work
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Skidmore College Career Connections
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