Dr. Sumbleen Ali
Assistant Professor
118B Human Ecology
Sumbleen.Ali@oneonta.edu
(607) 436-2076
Ms. Jacinta Brennan
Lecturer
206 Human Ecology
Jacinta.Brennan@oneonta.edu
(607) 436-2389
Educational Background:
MSW Columbia University New York, NY
B.S. Oberlin College Oberlin, Ohio
Courses Taught:
- FAMS 205 3 credits Marriage and Family Relationship
- FAMS 266 3 credits Adulthood in Families
- FAMS 363 3 credits Professional Practice in Child and Family Studies
- HUEC 397 3-15 credits Internships for Child and Family Studies
Specialties:
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults in foster care, a group home, outpatient clinics, schools and private practice.
Hobbies and other interests:
Hiking, biking, swimming, sailing, gardening, reading, cooking, art and traveling to name a few.
Dr. Karen Joest
Professor
118B Human Ecology
Karen.Joest@oneonta.edu
(607) 436-2063
Educational Background
- Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA
- M.S. Chaminade University, Honolulu, HI
- B.S. Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Course# | Credits | Title |
---|---|---|
FAMS 160 | 3 | The Family In Perspective |
FAMS 360 | 3 | Family in Home and Community |
FAMS 361 | 3 | American Families in Poverty |
CHLD 277 | 3 | Children in Crisis |
CHLD 373 | 3 | Seminar in Child Development |
Specialties
- Working with at-risk youth
- Sexual abuse and trauma
- Family studies
- Feminism and family studies
Honors and Awards
- Member: National Council on Family Relations
- Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, “Student Achievement and Workforce Development in Disadvantaged Populations, South Africa.”
Research Interests
- Impact of domestic violence on youth
- Use of Poetry in qualitative research
- Diversity in higher education
Hobbies and Other Interests
- Golfing
- Traveling
Ms. Patricia Levis
Adjunct Assistant Professor
205A Human Ecology
Patricia.Levis@oneonta.edu
(607) 436-2033
Educational Background
- M.S., Education, SUNY Oneonta
- B.S., Elementary Education, SUNY Oneonta
Course# | Credits | Title |
---|---|---|
CHLD376 | 3 | Infant/Toddler Education |
Specialties
- Children/families living in poverty
- Disabilities services for young children
- Managing challenging behavior in young children
Honors and Awards
- Phi Upsilon Omicron Nu National Honor Society in Home Economics
- Member: National Council on Family Relations
- Member: National Association for Education of Young Children
Memberships/Certifications
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Head Start Association
- New York State Teacher Certification, N, K, grades 1-6.
- Certified Professional Development Specialist for the Council for Professional Development, Washington, DC
Hobbies and Other Interests
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Travel
- Fitness
Dr. Dorothy Rombo
Associate Professor
118A Human Ecology
Dorothy.Rombo@oneonta.edu
(607) 436-2824
Educational background:
- Ph.D Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- M.Ed. Educational technology and communication, Kenyatta University, Nairobi
- B.Ed Home Economics, Kenyatta University Nairobi
Research interests
Research interest is on the well being of vulnerable populations especially women, children and recent immigrants especially from Africa. With roots in Kenya international families have also remained central area of study. I prefer to use the two theories in research: Human Ecological model and family strength perspective. I have participated in a series of global family strength research on various topics such as marriage, domestic violence, sexual violence, death and bereavement.
Courses
- FAMS 160 Family Perspective
- CHLD 274 Adolescents in Families
- FAMS 340 Family Policy
- HUEC 294 Special Topic Understanding Ethnic Minority Families and Working with Refugees
Hobbies and Other Interests
- Inclusivity in a multicultural World
- Travelling
- Reading
- Spending time with family and friends
- Zumba
- Listening to Music
Dr. Brenda Seery
Assistant Professor
118D Human Ecology
Brenda.Seery@oneonta.edu
(607) 436-2072
Dr. Jeanette Tolson
Lecturer
118A Human Ecology
jeanette.tolson@oneonta.edu
(607) 436-2389
Education
- DSW University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sex Therapy and Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- MSW University at Albany, Albany, NY
- BA Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
Research/Clinical Interests
- implementation science and the effectiveness of harm reduction approaches in substance use
- betrayal/infidelity in long-term relationships
- attachment based therapeutic interventions
Courses
- HDFS 2000 Marriage and Family Relationship
- HDFS 2100 Adolescents in Families
- HDFS 2540 Adulthood in Families
- HDFS 2550 Addictions: Family Impacts
Hobbies
- Golfing
- Kayaking
- Reading
- Video gaming
Alyx Braunius
Administrative Assistant 1
100 Human Ecology
(607) 436-2705