Dena Patterson-Kemp, MSW, CPP

Dena Patterson-Kemp, MSW, CPP has a strong background in social work and community support. Dena has experience working as a Community Support Specialist at DCCCA since 2018. Prior to that, they served as a Prevention Specialist Coordinator at PREVENTIONWORKZ AREA PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER INC from 2011 to 2017. Dena also worked as the Children's Services Director at YWCA from 1992 to 2008.

Dena Patterson-Kemp, MSW, CPP, obtained their Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Northwestern Oklahoma State University from 2009 to 2010. Going back to their earlier educational achievements, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Social Work from Northwestern Oklahoma State University from 1980 to 1984.

In terms of additional certifications, Dena Patterson-Kemp holds a Masters of Social Work certification from the University of Oklahoma, which they obtained in May 2012. Dena is also certified as an Oklahoma Certified Prevention Specialist, having completed the program offered by ODAPCA AND IC&RC in July 2019. Moreover, they hold a certification as a Kansas Certified Prevention Professional from IC&RC KDADS. There isn't specific information available regarding the month and year they obtained this certification. Additionally, Dena Patterson-Kemp is certified as an Oklahoma Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, although there is no information about the specific institution or the month and year of acquisition for this certification.