María N. Reyes Medina, MSW
Title: Associate Director, Institute on Developmental Disabilities
Position Description: Responsible to the director for the coordination of demonstrative projects. Offers technical assistant to community organizations on issues regarding developmental disabilities. Interview, evaluates and provide recommendations on project staff. Provide follow up to the work plan in accordance with the project goals. Conducts training on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome to at risk population. Acts as the director in her absence.
Education:
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University of Florida
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Sociology of the Family
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Doctoral Courses
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1984 - 1983
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University of Puerto Rico, School Social Work
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Social Work
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M.S.W
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1977
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University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
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Sociology
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B.A.
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1976
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Faculty Appointments:
2005 - present Adjunct Faculty, Graduate School of Public Health, Certificate on Developmental Disabilities, Service Coordination
1997 - 1993 Northern Essex Community College, Sociology
1982 - 1981 Cayey's Technological College, Relations at Work
1980 - 1978 Caribbean School of Medicine, Community Health (course design and teaching)
Summary of Professional Activities.
2005 - present Associate Director, Puerto Rico Center of Excellent on Developmental Disabilities, MSC-UPR
2004 - 1999 Director of Family Stages Project, Catholic Charities of Fairfield Country, Inc. Bridgeport, CT
1996 - 1999 Assistant Area Director, Department of Mental Retardation. Haverhill, MA
1996 - 1989 Project Director and Oversaw protective services contract, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Lawrence, MA
1988 - 1984 Social Worker, Juvenile Court. Ponce, PR
1983 - 1978 Director of Partial Hospitalization, Department of Health. Cayey, PR
Presentations:
2007 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Puerto Rico
2005 - present The use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy
