The Social Work Advisory Committee acts as a consulting board to the Social work faculty in the development and evaluation of the program and curriculum.
2021-2022 Social Work Program Advisory Council Members
Paul Helo, MSW, Chairman Field Agency Representative, Kings Daughters Medical Center and the American Red Cross, paul.helo94@yahoo.com, 606-232-1768
Justin Kouns, MSW, ACM-SW Director of Case Management, CHI St. Joseph Health Rehabilitation Hospital, justin.kouns@encompasshealth.com, 606–315-3238 (long distance member)
Amy Plank, LSW, CSW, MSSW, Social Services Coordinator at Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center, amyplank11@gmail.com 606-939-0617(long-distance member)
Erin Holsted, LISW-S, Alumni Representative, Owner/Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice Bridges of Grace Counseling, LLC, eholsted@yahoo.com 937-
Cindi Griffith, MSW Field Agency Representative, Wilderness Road Girl Scouts, gruffydd@roadrunner.com 606-325-2111
Jennifer Swann Smith, BSW, Recruitment Coordinator, Ramey-Estep/Re-group Outpatient Program, jswann@rameyestep.com
Kelsey Thomas, BSW, LSW – Alumni Representative, School Social Worker at Crossroads Academy. kelaine9260@gmail.com
Bekah Bryant, Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Women’s Services, Kentucky Christian University, bbryant@kcu.edu, 606-474-3228
Vacant, Social Work Student Representative
Well Prepared
“Thank you so much, Dr. Brickey! I was well prepared, both educationally and most importantly, spiritually. I will forever remember this experience. I pray I can continue to make Yancey School of Nursing proud as I practice my career.”
Nephtalie Fleur, Class of 2022
