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Rev. Dr. Avril L'Mour Weathers, Ph.D.
avril.weathers@gmail.com
(088) 885-1530
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Communications—Veteran radio and newspaper journalist, broadcast programmer, host and
engineer, public relations specialist and social media advocate. Means of engagement include public
lecturing, individual and group counseling, communal advocacy, conference facilitation furthered
by a task-oriented training of trainers.
Facilitation--Self-motivated transformation leader, statepolicy developer, with proven talent for
educating stake holders, engaging communities; and, cultivating the strategic, culturally competent,
vertical and horizontal partnerships.
Advancement--Complimentary strengths in institutional advancement including strategic planning
for long range recovery initiatives; and, fund development capabilities for multifaceted contracting,
grant writing, development and procurement. (Foundation Center & Government Grants Training)
Analysis--Career history includes 15 years of experience with survey development, data collection,
analysis, reporting and technical assistance for an international service organization, several state
organizational divisions; and regional public health conglomerates and institutions.
R&D-- Published qualitativeinstitutional researcher, cited and publicly broadcast, with knowledge
of Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint and the StatisticalProgram for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
Experienced program developer, trainer, and module writer in the public service arena in general;
and, more specifically in service of public health.
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EDUCATION& CERTIFICATION
Masters of Divinity, Candler School of Theology, Emory University of Atlanta, GA 2010-2013
Contextual Education: International Interfaith & Health Division, School of Public Health
Assistant to Director Sandra Thurman, International AIDS Czar for the Clinton Administration
Behavioral Health Certifications 2005-2007
Certified Recovery Support Specialist; Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator;
DRS/DMH Supported Employment Certification; DRS/DMH EBSE Implementation Specialist
Doctorate of Philosophy, Organizational Behavior--Northwestern University of Evanston, IL 2000
Multidisciplinary degree in Psychology, Sociology and Business Management
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PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
African Methodist Episcopalian University (AMEU) 2013-Present
The Bryant Theological Seminary
 Chair, Christian Counseling Program
 Chair of Research Initiative, AMEU Ebola Taskforce
Research Précis: Detraumatization -- A Response to the Crisis of Liberian Wellnessin the 21st Century
 Assistant Professor of Theology, Bryant Theological Seminary
HIV/AIDS, Endemic Crisis & the Role of the Church (THCE 212)
 Development, Design & Proposal of the Christian Counseling Program
 Representativeon National Ebola Task Force Psychosocial Services Committee
Consulting Program Developer, Crisis Detraumatization Initiative
Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism--Program Development & Evaluation

 Partnered with MICAT Ministry of Culture to establish culturally-based programming.
 Constructed data-base to evaluate program fidelity of program sites.
 Training of Detraumatization Specialists and providing ongoing support.
Peer Counseling Initiative: Liberians Helping Liberians to Cope in Crisis
Integrative Mental Health Systems, MHO/CEO/QMHP/CRSS 2006-2009
Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Subcontracting
Formed horizontal alliances to secure federal funding. Recognized contracting opportunities
and initiated expansion. Supervised and counseled recovery specialistteam.
Increased number and quality of strategic partnerships with government entities, local
agencies, and practicing providers to cooperate with contracted initiatives in vertical alliance.
Consulting Systems Analyst, Mental Health Recovery Programs
DHS Division of Mental Health--EBSE Program Data Development & Analysis
 Constructed data-base to evaluate program fidelity of EBSE Program sites.
 Trained Supported Employment Specialists and provided ongoing technical support.
 Partnered with DHS Systems Analyst to establish in-house mainframe data-base access.
 Retooled survey and data collection for participation in Johnson & Johnson Studies.
DHS Division of Healthcare and Family Service--EBSE Program Strategy Advisor
 Advised Medicare Infrastructure Committee Director in strategic planning methods.
 Devised plan for systems mapping for cross disability EBSE State implementation.
 Constructed sample map of State employment resources for persons with disabilities.
 Reviewed corporate responsibility presentations for partnering opportunities.
Consulting Provider, Mental Health Recovery Support Services
DHS Division of Rehabilitative Services--Recovery Counseling & Supported Employment Services
 Educated DRS staff and consumers about recovery paradigm shift.
 Provided Recovery Counseling to DRS assigned consumers, initiated individual WRAP plans.
 Presented Advocacy Servicesto DRS assigned consumers, guided toward self-advocacy.
 Administered Supported Employment Services and Supported Housing referrals.
Greater E. St. Louis Health Consortium Consultation
Senior Health Education Conference: “Wellness of Heart & Mind”
Consortium Mental Health Conference--Program Development
 Advised conference committee on mental health content for our Elder population.
 Devised plan for peer focus groups and coordinated implementation and evaluation.
 Developed strategic partnerships with appropriate Agency Directors for facilitation.
Heaven’s Cove Outreach Ministries of Atlanta Consultation
Consulting Clinical Program Coordinator
Substance Abuse/Mental Health Agency—InstitutionalAdvancement & Recovery Counseling
 Composed service plan for compliance with State provision and supervised implementation.
 Provided Recovery Counseling and delivered weekly Sermons on Spirituality of Wellness.
 Directed Programming and Operations for the Ministerial and Clinical aspects of the facility.
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Disabilities Services Advisory Committee (IL-DSAC) 2008-2009
Policy Recommendation to Mandate Recovery Services in Federally Funded Agencies
Medicare Infrastructure Grant Committee (IL-MIG) 2007-2009
Region V Representative: Mental Health Subcommittee

Vocational Services Steering Committee (IL-VSSC) 2005-2009
Strategic Planning Leadership Council (SPLC); Mental Health Subcommittee
Supported Employment and Consumerism 2007
Guest Lecturer Regional Conference, National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)
The Recovery Movement in Mental Health and Beyond 2007
Guest Lecturer Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville (SIUE), Special Education Seminar
Understanding Supported Employment 2006
4th
Annual Mental Health Consumer Conference Workshop Lecturer
Spirituality in Recovery: The Missing Link 2005
3rd
Annual Mental Health Consumer Conference Workshop Lecturer
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Madison’s Who’s Who in American Industry 2008
Outstanding Service Provision—Health Services, Mental Health
National Black MBA Association 1994
Chicago Chapter Outstanding Member of the Year Award
United States Senate Page/Intern 1976-79
The Honorable Senators Thomas F. Eagleton; and, W. Stuart Symington

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