RESUME OF MARY CUNNIFFE, MSW

Mary Cunniffe, MSW

120 Campbell, #3
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 238-5033
mc513f9e@westpost.net
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Master of Social Work, 1998
Graduate Fellowship in Physiology and Exercise Science, 2000
Bachelor of Social Work, Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa
Leadership Award, Master's Class of 1998

WORK HISTORY

Co-founder and Chief Clinical Consultant

Institute for Multiple Sclerosis Education and Support, a non-profit corporation
Georgia Meagher, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
7171 Brookwood Valley Circle
Alanta, GA 30309
Major Responsibilities
Implement programs and services. Responsible for the development and management
of client programs under the guidelines of chapter and agency policies. Implem
ent operational plan, manage volunteers, maintain community resource database, o
rganize seminars and coordinate services. Assist in community development and g
rant writing.
Major Accomplishments
Replicate major metropolitan area social services delivery in rural populations
by using latest computer communication technologies and 'traveling' specialists.
Educate local populations to provide resources, information and peer counselin
g for each other.

Research Care Manager on National Institute of Health Model Systems Project

University of Washington, School of Medicine (1998-2004)
Rehabilitation Medicine Department
P.O. Box 356490
Seattle, WA 98195-6490
(206) 543-3600
George Kraft, MD, Principal Investigator; Charles Bombardier, PhD, Supervisor
Major Responsibilities
Provided case management to individuals and their families on health promoting b
ehaviors to improve the lives of people living with chronic illness and disabili
ty using in-person and telephonic counseling. Designed research project includi
ng review of literature, development of measurement tools, preparation of human
subjects application, and development of training manuals. Referrals to medical
specialists. Provided educational information and resources. Kept records and
data using Excel. Created resource library for rehabilitation staff. Power
Point presentations to Board of Directors, and worked with multidisciplinary tea
m in medical setting. Supervised support staff and provided student mentoring.
Worked with community organizations, conducted focus groups, and engaged in pub
lic speaking.
Major Accomplishments
Accomplished high level of significance in health improvement for client/patient
s on objective and subjective scoring. Ninety one percent completion rate for s
ubjects involved in treatment group with subject scoring of therapist rated at '
superior.' Maintained database and developed and maintained information and ref
erral service for hospital and community. Presented research findings to Nation
al Institute of Health and at national symposiums. Developed resource library n
ow used by the Department of Rehabilitation at the University of Washington Medi
cal Center. Authored scholarly articles published in peer reviewed journals.

Social Worker II
Group Health Cooperative, Kelsey Creek (1996-1998)
Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Social Worker
P.O. Box 34590
Seattle, WA 98124-1590
(888) 901-4636
Jackie Durgin, MSW; Mike Hays, MSW, Supervisor
Major Responsibilities
Performed psychosocial assessments, and provided treatment, planning and service
delivery for long term care and rehabilitation patients, including those in hos
pice, home and palliative care. Consulted and coordinated with multidisciplinar
y team of medical professionals. Conducted family conferences. Provided counse
ling, education, information, and referrals regarding chronic disease and termin
al illness, adaptation to dementia, injury and disability. Arranged alternative
housing, transportation, and other necessary resources. Documentation of patie
nt records, including electronic charting to meet regulatory and quality assuran
ce requirements. Created and oversaw Resident Council, including attendance at
city and statewide council meetings with colleagues and leading consumers of nur
sing home/rehabilitation services.
Major Accomplishments
Responsible for all long term care patients for Group Health Cooperative (a larg
e hospital cooperative). Established first Resident Council and edited their fa
cility newsletter. Initiated first long term care exercise program focusing on
wellness in the Seattle metro area. This program became the model for future el
der fitness programs across the country.
Estate and Care Management Consultant
Private Consultant (2006-present)
23981 Jamestown Ct., Ste. 203
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 238-5033

Major Responsibilities
Complete individual and family care consultation and planning services. Assessm
ent,
evaluation and personal and estate planning for families with dependent care nee
ds, including care for incapacitated individuals. Provide basic financial consu
ltation including wills, trusts, beneficiary designation and property ownership.
Provide pre-court services consultation to assist in hiring attorneys, general
, medical and durable powers of attorney, guardianships and living wills. Advoc
ate for and empower families by assisting them in setting goals and getting the
help that they need to make medical and financial decisions according to the law
. Referrals for or arrange all personal care products and services to dependent
, disabled or incapacitated family members. Offer complete housing and placemen
t services. Provide family counseling and mediation.

References

Charles H. Bombardier, PhD

Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Washington, School of Medicine, (206) 7
44-5862

George H. Kraft, MD.

Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine, (206) 5
98-3344

Michael Hayes, MSW, CSW

National Association of Social Workers, Treasurer, Washington Chapter
Group Health Cooperative, Kelsey Creek Rehabilitation, Long Term Care and Hospic
e Center
hays@u.washington.edu

Georgia Meagher, MS, PhC

Co-founder/Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Multiple Sclerosis Education a
nd Support,
7171 Brookwood Valley Circle
Alanta, GA 30309
(404) 992-1339

Michael Stroud, PhD

Co-Director Pain Clinic-Behavioral Health Specialist, Denver, Co., Veterans Admi
nistration
M6stroud@aol.com