Rebecca Arredondo Rodriguez Ph.d, Lcsw

Rebecca Arredondo Rodriguez, Ph.D, LCSW has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Currently, they serve as the Director of Police Education at the Portland Police Bureau. In previous years, they have been actively involved with Catholic Charities of Oregon, serving as the Chair of the Board of Directors and holding various positions such as Secretary and Incoming Board Chair. Rebecca Arredondo has also served as the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director, Associate Professor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work (MSW) Field Education Director at George Fox University. Additionally, they have worked as a Therapist at a private practice at West End Counseling Associates and as a Mental Health Clinician at NaphCare, Inc. in both Clackamas County Jail and Washington County Jail. Earlier in their career, they held roles at Oregon Youth Authority as a Principle Executive Manager and Psychiatric Social Worker, and also served as Adjunct Faculty at George Fox University, University of Phoenix, and Portland State University.

Rebecca Arredondo Rodriguez, Ph.D, LCSW has a strong educational background in the field of social work and social research. Rebecca Arredondo earned their Bachelor's Degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State University, where they attended from 1998 to 2001. Rebecca then pursued their Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the same institution, attending from 2002 to 2005. Later, they enrolled at Portland State University, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work and Social Research, completing their studies from 2007 to 2017.

In addition to their academic achievements, Rebecca also holds two relevant certifications. Rebecca Arredondo became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the Oregon Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers in April 2008. Later, in July 2010, they earned the designation of Approved Clinical Supervisor from the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers.

Overall, Rebecca Arredondo Rodriguez, Ph.D, LCSW possesses a comprehensive educational background and certifications in social work and social research, allowing their to contribute significantly to the field.