Human Services Advisory Committee

The Human Services Advisory Committee at Herkimer College, led by instructor of human services Grace Ashine, is made up of professionals within the human services sector who are working to bridge a gap of collaboration with regard to pertinent topics impacting students, individuals, families and community members they seek to serve. The committee has worked to provide instrumental feedback in what they observe students needing to help increase their employability which also strengthens necessary curriculum updates within the human services program at Herkimer College. Some of these changes include updates to the course curriculum, textbooks, handbook and the recent development of an innovative Trauma Informed Care course developed by Ashline for pilot in the fall of 2018.

Several committee members gathered for a celebratory breakfast in May in honor of the growth, commitment and devotion to bridging gaps and providing support within the field. Pictured from left: Helen Burdick, Beacon Center; Ambi Daniel, Center for Life & Recovery; Hannah Stubley, Herkimer College Instructor and Academic Coach; and Grace Ashline, Chair and Instructor/Supervisor of the Human Services program at Herkimer College; Sarah Feola, VP of Human Resources of Arc Herkimer; Robin Mattox, Director of Arc Herkimer; Laura Popiel, Director of the YWCA Mohawk Valley Child Advocacy Center; Melissa Snyder, Director of Catholic Charities of Herkimer County; and Kristen Snyder-Branner, Director of Herkimer County Mental Health Community Services.

 

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