Donna McElveen
- MSW, LISW
- Director, Social Work
- Assistant Professor, Social Work Program
(612) 343-4791
Education:
- B.A. Virginia Wesleyan College, 2002
- MSW College of St. Catherine & University of St. Thomas, 2007
Professional Experience:
- McElveen, D (2007). The theory of reminiscence: A multidisciplinary approach in nursing homes. (Master's research and Thesis)
- Presentation: The theory of reminiscence: A multidisciplinary approach in nursing homes.
- Presentation: Risk factors for older adults - When and how to intervene.
- NACSW - National Association of Christian Social Workers
- NASW - National Association of Social Workers
About:
As a recent addition to the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Donna comes with 10 years of experience in the human services/social work field. Her areas of interest include, gerontology, grief intervention, and holistic interventions with older adults. Donna was hired by NCU to direct the Social Work Program and work towards the program's accreditation. Donna enjoys her new position, as it provides her opportunity to speak into the future of the social work field by mentoring future social workers. She is excited about the future of the social work program at NCU.
Donna grew up in Woodstock, Georgia. However, she has lived in many areas of the United States, as her husband served 20 years in the US Navy. Donna moved to Minnesota from Virginia Beach, VA in 2002. She has two children, Jennifer and David. The family has two dogs, Sasha and Buster. Donna enjoys gardening, painting, the outdoors (especially in the summer), and baseball. Growing up in Georgia, Donna loves the Atlanta Braves and loves attending major league baseball games.
