Sara Beeler-Stinn, lcsw, mpa

Sara Beeler-Stinn, LCSW, MPA
George Warren Brown School of Social Work
Washington University in St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO 63130
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Education

PhD Student (Social Work) Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, anticipated graduation 2020

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) TranSTAR Pre-Doctoral Fellow
Saint Louis University, December 2010, Saint Louis, MO

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Southern Illinois University, December 2008, Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Minor: Psychology


Honors and Awards

NIDA T32 Fellow, Transdisciplinary Training in Addictions (TranSTAR),

NIDA 2 T32 DA15035 (PI/Director: Renee M. Cunningham, Williams
Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society

Saint Louis University
Graduate Research Assistantship

Saint Louis University
Doerr Center Academic Scholarship

Saint Louis University
Dean’s List

Southern Illinois University

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, since September 2015, State of Missouri (#2015034787)

Certified Field Instructor for St. Louis Social Work Collaborative, since June 2014

Peer- Reviewed Publications

Chou, J.L., Beeler-Stinn, S., Diamond, R.M. and Cooper-Sadlo, S. (2014). Heroin and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Women’s Treatment Facility: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 26(3), p. 138-162, DOI: 10.1080/08952833.2014.933696

Research Training & Experience

Grants & Quality Manager, Queen of Peace Center, Saint Louis, MO

January 2012 to June 2016

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  Oversaw all financial and programmatic reporting for grants awarded to agency
  
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  Performed quarterly program evaluations to create dashboards showcasing outcome performance
  
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  Managed data quality and tracking to ensure compliance to ensure contract, license and accreditation standards
  
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  Collaborated with grants staff on research, data analysis, outcome development and grant submission
  

Vice President, Hildebrandt Analytics, LLC, Saint Louis, MO

June 2011 to Present

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  Supervise the administration of the company as directed by the President
  
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  Carry out orders, resolutions, and assignments of our contract(s) and client(s), including: research, evaluation, and data analysis
  
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    Project: Evaluation contract for Birthright Counseling, St. Louis funded by Missouri Foundation for Health’s (MFH) Capacity Building- Technical Assistance Grantees
    
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  Assist with record management and development of the company
  

Research Assistant, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO

January 2010 to July 2010

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  Contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of records management by maintaining and managing the database of clients who sought services covered under the First-Time Motherhood Community-based Doula Program grant at Queen of Peace Center
  
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  Cleaned database for analysis and evaluation of performance measures and benchmarks
  
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  Prepared reports from database to reflect performance of services provided under grant
  

MSW Practicum, Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH), Saint Louis, MO

May 2009 to July 2009

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  Evaluated coalition strategic plans to ensure cultural responsiveness and fidelity compliance to the Missouri Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG)
  
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  Contributed to the successful implementation of SPF SIG and its documentation
  
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  Researched and analyzed information concerning community prevention interventions
  

Clinical Training and Experience

Counselor, Queen of Peace Center, Saint Louis, MO

August 2013 to June 2016

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  Provided counseling services to women enrolled in substance abuse treatment
  
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  Facilitated psychoeducational groups
  
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  Provide supervision to Masters level social work students as a Field Instructor
  
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  Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team to monitor client’s treatment progress
  
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  HIPAA Privacy/Security Officer
  

MSW Practicum, Veterans Administration (VA), Saint Louis, MO

January 2010 to July 2010

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  Worked with community resources and partnerships to ensure veterans’ needs were met through case management
  
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  Assisted Re-entry Specialist on re-entry visits by providing education to incarcerated veterans on the services provided by Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
  
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  Completed psychosocial assessments for inpatient veterans at the VA Medical Center to create discharge and aftercare planning
  

Facilitator Training Experience

Grants & Quality Manager, Queen of Peace Center, Saint Louis, MO

January 2012 to June 2016

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  Trained grants staff and interns on grants reporting and data
  
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  Presented HIPAA Trainings to all new staff and interns for agency as the HIPAA Privacy/Security Officer
  
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  Presented for staff training on Healthier Lifestyles, a presentation on agency smoking cessation efforts and education on prevalence of nicotine use among co-occurring disorders
  

Membership & Volunteer Director, YMCA of Southwest Illinois, O’Fallon, IL

June 2011 to December 2011

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  Lead trainer at the branch during software transfer from eFinesstri to Daxko and ensured proper training and knowledge of all paid staff and volunteers
  
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  Created and developed membership retention plans through attaining corporate partnerships with local businesses and outreach to residents of surrounding cities
  
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  Presented retention plans to board and executive management
  
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  Responsible for presentation of membership and retention to our Board of Managers
  

BSW Practicum, Airman & Family Readiness Center (AFRC), Scott Air Force Base, IL
May 2008 to August 2008

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  Provided briefings on Pre-deployment, Pre-separation, and Reintegration for active duty military and military personnel
  

Other Social Work Experience

Membership & Volunteer Director, YMCA of Southwest Illinois, O’Fallon, IL

June 2011 to December 2011

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  Oversaw financials of membership department through management of budget, processing payments, coding expenses, and monthly forecasting
  
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  Representative of the O’Fallon branch at community meetings and events
  
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  Supervised membership engagement staff and volunteers
  

Membership & Financial Development Coordinator, YMCA of Southwest Illinois, O’Fallon, IL

February 2011 to May 2011

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  Responsible for entry and management of pledges and payment made to the branch for the annual fundraising campaign (Partner with Youth)
  
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  Managed documentation necessary for membership and ensured accurate entry of information into eFinesstri
  
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  Oversaw Financial Assistance Programs (Membership for All and Angel Tree) by reviewing applicant’s financial documentation, assessing need, and recording/tracking awards given
  

Membership Services Associate/Scholarship Services, YMCA of Southwest Illinois, O’Fallon, IL

August 2009 to January 2011

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  Assisted Membership Coordinator with financial assistance programs
  
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  Promoted and recruited community involvement in YMCA programs and volunteer opportunities through personal communication
  
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  Monitored and maintained facility use and program registration under software system, eFinesstri
  

BSW Practicum, Airman & Family Readiness Center (AFRC), Scott Air Force Base, IL

May 2008 to August 2008

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  Helped organize community events for the military families with family members serving overseas
  
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  Assisted with administrative duties within the AFRC under supervision of the Community Readiness Consultants and Technicians
  

Professional Development

Double Vision: Ethical Challenges in Administrative Social Work, August 30, 2016

Ethical Management of Counter-Transference: Informed Consent, Competence and Self-Care, August 30, 2016

Heroin St. Louis- Understanding the Problem and its Solutions, September 2, 2016

Ethical Decision Making in Suicide Prevention, Dr. Monica Matthieu, LCSW, August 2015

Building Professional Relationships Through Effective Communication, Gerty O’Leary, June 2015

Daily Living Activities (DLA-20) Assessment Training, Margo Madison-Adams QOPC, May 2015

Personality Disorders: Assessment and Intervention, Shannon Cooper-Sadlo, LCSW, March 2015

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)- External Collaborator Curriculum Completion, Saint Louis University, June 2013

Social Work Licensures in Missouri: Navigating the Course, University of Missouri- St. Louis, April 2014

Families in Recovery, Shannon Cooper-Sadlo, LCSW, February 2014

Field Instructor Certification Classes for The Collaborative Social Work Field Education Project, September 2013 to May 2014

Diversity Training, presenter: Jelena Mujanovic, October 2012

Equal but Different: Top 5 Issues women face in addiction and recovery, Addiction Professional Webinars, April 2012

Assessment & Engagement of Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders: Basic Skills & Practices, Dr. Mike Mancini, April 2012

Working with the Poor: The Personal and Spiritual Dimensions, Dr. Harry Aponte, March 2012