Le Fer Hall
Departments / Offices
  • Arts, Letters & Music

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Music, Music Therapy – University of Evansville
  • Master of Arts, Music Therapy – Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
  • Board-Certified Music Therapist 2004-present

Professional Contributions

Areas of Specialization

  • Active clinician in senior care and hospice
  • Owner of Soundscaping Source, LLC, a private practice serving older adults, since 2004
  • Consultant for hospice and home care agencies starting music programs
  • Offers business coaching and professional supervision for board-certified music therapists working in eldercare

Professional Service/Membership

  • American Music Therapy Association (2002-present)
    Midwestern Region Government Relations Representative (2007-2013)
    Kansas State Advocacy Task Force (2010-2011)
    Missouri State Advocacy Task Force (2011-present)
  • Kansas City Metro Music Therapists (2008-present)
    President (2013-present)
    Secretary/Treasurer (2011-13)
  • Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity for Women – Kansas City Alumnae Chapter
    Service Corps Chair (2012-present)
  • Eldercare Advocacy Organizations (2011-present)
    Mental Health and Aging Coalition
    Professionals in Aging
    Kansas City Partnership for Caregivers