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EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work May 2021

Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

Baylor University, Waco, TX

Dissertation Title: Iron Sharpens Iron: Member Experiences of Collaboration in the Texas Hunger Initiative

Chair: Dr. Rob K. Rogers

Committee Members: Drs. James Ellor, Byron R. Johnson, E. Clay Polson, Jon E. Singletary, &

C. Samantha Vo

Master of Social Work May 2011

Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work

The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Concentration: Administration and Community Planning

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies May 2006

Baylor University, Waco, TX.

ACADEMIC POSITION HELD

Community Faculty Instructor (Adjunct) Fall 2014 – Fall 2018, Fall 2022 - current

Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work,

The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Courses Taught:

· SWK 5233-101: Human Behavior: Individuals, Families, & Treatment Groups

(MSW Condensed 4 Weekend Style In Person)

· SWK 5233-001: Human Behavior: Individuals, Families, & Treatment Groups

(MSW Traditional 15 Week Seminar Style In Person)

· SWK: 5313-001: Social Welfare Policy & Practice

(MSW Traditional 15 Week Seminar Style In Person)

(MSW Online 8 Week Style)

· SWK 3243-001: Human Behavior: Organizations & Communities

(BSW Traditional 15 Week Seminar Style In Person)

· Field Instructor for Foundation Year MSW Student Field Education (Practicum)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Community Engagement July 2021 - present

Antioch Community Church, Norman, OK

· Oversee and coordinate all benevolence for neighbors.

· Execute benevolence policy updates and clarification

· Coordinate organizational response to mental and family crises.

· Develop and maintain strong connections with other service providers in the city.

· Provide mental health referrals.

· Coordinate organizational response to local disasters.

· Assist Executive Pastor in planning for and developing community center.

· Connect volunteers with local missions and service opportunities.

· Bridge church with broader community

Local Missions Administrator Sep 2018 – June 2021

Antioch Community Church, Norman, OK

· Provided benevolence and resource connections to neighbors.

· Executed neighborhood events.

· Assisted in general office administration.

· Co-Developed strategic planning for local missions.

· Connected to other service providers in the city.

Contracted Therapist Under Supervision Sep 2014 - present

Creating Options, LLC, Norman, OK

· Provided assessment and treatment planning for initial referrals.

· Conducted individual and family therapeutic services.

· Provided referrals and discharge planning as needed.

· Tracked necessary paperwork and reporting procedures as needed.

· Participated in monthly clinical consultation with other therapists in agency.

· Provided services to predominantly Medicaid-eligible clients.

Coordinator of Program and Contract Services Oct 2011 – Aug 2016

CommunityWorks, Norman, OK

· Reviewed and approved/denied therapist and rehabilitation specialist progress notes.

· Reviewed and corrected treatment plans and intakes.

· Trained new therapists on documentation and review standards.

· Assisted in writing new treatment plans and intakes.

· Aided providers with documentation.

Grant Coordinator Aug 2007 –Apr 2009

National Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative

Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR), Baylor University, Waco, TX.

· Monitored and updated national database of fatality review teams.

· Edited articles and other written publications for staff.

· Reviewed and evaluated familicide cases according to prescribed criteria.

· Managed grant finances.

· Coordinated activities for a federally-funded grant.

· Researched topics as assigned by Director, Principal Project Advisor, or Consultants.

· Supervised student workers

Administrative Associate July 2006 – Aug 2007

Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR), Baylor University, Waco, TX.

· Maintained files.

· Developed a system for cataloging incoming grant applications.

· Assisted the Project Coordinator.

· Welcomed visitors.

· Provided general administrative support.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

MSW Intern Jan 2011 – May 2011

Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), Oklahoma City, OK

· Coordinated outreach calls project.

· Designed and implemented evaluation strategy for agency evaluation project.

· Reviewed and tracked pertinent legislative bills.

· Reported on legislative committee meetings

Graduate Research Assistant Sept 2009 - May 2010

Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work

The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

· Researched topics as assigned by professors.

· Assisted in administrative duties.

· Edited Power Points, journal articles, and other written works for professors and staff.

· Reviewed and categorized articles.

· Transcribed DVD interviews.

· Located articles and other printed materials.

Practicum Student Sept 2009 – May 2010

Adams Elementary School, Norman Public Schools, Norman, OK

· Facilitated small groups on anger management and social skills.

· Planned activities for individual sessions with students.

· Monitored student behaviors and progress.

· Collaborated with teachers about appropriate classroom behavior interventions.

· Provided assistance with students who had behavior issues and/or needed to be removed from class.

FUNDED RESEARCH

Resource Dependence Theory, Social Network Theory, and Collaboration in the Texas Hunger Initiative. Funded research investigation. Principal Investigator. $3000. Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

RESEARCH REPORTS

Gatlin, L.H. (2015). Resource Dependence Theory, Social Network Theory, and Collaboration in the Texas Hunger Initiative (Unpublished research report). Texas Hunger Initiative, Baylor University, Texas.

PUBLICATIONS

Gatlin, L., and Natale, A.P. (in press). Intimate Partner Violence Policies. In McLeod, D.A., Natale, A.P., and Mapson, K.W. (Eds.) The Handbook of Forensic Social Work Practice. Chicago, IL: Oxford.

McLeod, D. A., Sharp, S. F., Gatlin, L., & Jones, M. S. (2019). No idle threat: Coercive control and enacted violence in the pre-prison relationships of incarcerated women. Violence and Victims, 34(3), 452–473. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-17-00023

PEER-REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

· Gatlin, L.H. (2017, October). Networks, resources, and collaboration in a university-community project fighting childhood hunger. Paper presentation at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

· McLeod, D.A., Natale, A.P., & Gatlin, L.H. (2017, October). Female sexual offenders and the need for gender specific trauma informed treatment. Paper presentation at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

· Elledge, C. and Elledge, C. (Cohosts). (2023, March 17). Boundaries: Needed and Necessary (No. 3) [Audio podcast episode]. In Real Life Mentoring. Fahrenheit Mentoring. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-mentoring/id1629047299?i=1000601383005

· Elledge, C. and Elledge, C. (Cohosts). (2023, February 24). A Real Life Mentee’s Perspective (No. 42) [Audio podcast episode]. In Real Life Mentoring. Fahrenheit Mentoring. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-mentoring/ id1629047299?i=1000604597537

· Gatlin, L.H. (2022, April). Loving your neighbor. Training for Antioch Discipleship School students, Norman OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2021, April). Handling difficult situations and crises. Training for Antioch Community Church staff, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2021, March). Loving your neighbor. Training for Antioch Discipleship School students, Norman OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2018, July). Mindfulness and attachment parenting: Their usefulness for clients and therapeutic settings. Training for Creating Options therapists, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2018, May). The Enneagram and use in counseling. Training for Creating Options therapists, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2018, May). Self-care. Presentation to MSW practicum students, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2017, September). Self-care. Presentation to MSW practicum students, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2017, July). Incorporating spirituality into counseling. Training for Creating Options therapists, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2017, July). Area social service resources. Training for Creating Options therapists, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2014, October). Engaging the poor. Training for Antioch Community Church Lay Leaders, Norman, OK.

· Gatlin, L.H. (2012, April). Employment Panel. Panel for current students at Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

· Gatlin, L.H. (2017, July). Concentration. Panel for current students at Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK