J. Breezer Rickey
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- School: Loyola University Chicago
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- Department: Social Work
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Location:
1032 W Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL - 60660 - Dates at Loyola University Chicago: June 2011 - May 2017
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Biography
Loyola University Chicago - Social Work
Professor, Cross-Cultural Therapist and Consultant
Education Management
J. Breezer
Rickey
Chicago, Illinois
My professional career has been largely shaped by my commitment to diversity and justice.
As both a Clinician and Organizational Development Consultant, I have experienced a wide array of opportunities to help people and organizations grow and develop.
Given my passion for overseas work, I am fortunate to continue working with expats and helping their families cope with readjustment issues. I strongly believe in the beauty of a diverse world, one where we celebrate our uniqueness and learn from one another.
Experience
Perspectives, Inc.
Consultant, Independent Contractor
-Coach client executives on leadership, performance and supervisory issues
-Develop and deliver EAP customized trainings for employees from various companies, universities and non-profit organizations
-Assist employees with substance abuse issues, work and family stressors
Breezeway Consulting
Organization Development Consultant
Provide executives with management consulting regarding systemic and structural issues including:
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development
- Change Management
- Executive Coaching
- Board Development
Provide clinical consulting and decision making regarding:
- Youth Development
- Crisis Counseling
- Bullying Prevention
- Gang mediation and violence prevention
- End of life issues for people with HIV/AIDS
- Conflict Resolution
- Violence against women (domestic violence, sexual violence)IES Abroad
Professor, Adjunct
Courses taught at the Bachelor level:
• Organizational Leadership and Behavior
¬ Students were from Camaroon, Vietnam and USA
Cartus
Cross-Cultural Therapist, Trainer and Consultant
-Counsel families regarding readjustment issues
-Facilitate 2 day intensive cross-cultural trainings for children and youth preparing for overseas living due to a parent's job relocation
-Developed curriculum to address specific needs for the adolescent clientsLoyola University Chicago
Professor
Teach graduate level courses:
- Management and Leadership in Social Services
- Ethics
- Race, Ethnicity and Culture
- Advanced Group Dynamics and Facilitation
- Social Justice and Empowerment: The Intersection of Oppression, Privilege and Diversity
I also teach an undergraduate course entitled: "Senior Integrative Seminar" which helps ensure students have the adequate knowledge and competency to either work in the field of Social Work or are prepared for graduate studies. This course includes Values & Ethics, Professionalism, and Supervision.
I challenge students to learn best practices so that they can enter the workforce prepared to bring their non-profit organizations to the cutting edge.
Education
Saint Louis University
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Family and Community Systems
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Master of Science, Organization Development
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society
International Scholar Award
Prior to being a Professor at Loyola, I started an international, intentional residential community for graduate students from across the globe. I created the mission and vision, i.e.: that it would be a community of fifteen graduate students committed to diversity and social justice in our neighborhood. This was a first of its kind at Loyola University. This award was given to me for my exemplary service and advocacy for the international students at Loyola University as well as being a spokesperson for their unique needs.Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society
International Scholar Award
Prior to being a Professor at Loyola, I started an international, intentional residential community for graduate students from across the globe. I created the mission and vision, i.e.: that it would be a community of fifteen graduate students committed to diversity and social justice in our neighborhood. This was a first of its kind at Loyola University. This award was given to me for my exemplary service and advocacy for the international students at Loyola University as well as being a spokesperson for their unique needs.Loyola University Chicago
Professor
Teach graduate level courses: - Management and Leadership in Social Services - Ethics - Race, Ethnicity and Culture - Advanced Group Dynamics and Facilitation - Social Justice and Empowerment: The Intersection of Oppression, Privilege and Diversity I also teach an undergraduate course entitled: "Senior Integrative Seminar" which helps ensure students have the adequate knowledge and competency to either work in the field of Social Work or are prepared for graduate studies. This course includes Values & Ethics, Professionalism, and Supervision. I challenge students to learn best practices so that they can enter the workforce prepared to bring their non-profit organizations to the cutting edge.
