Teresa Jones is originally from New York City but spent 14 years in Los Angeles before moving to Bremerton the first time in 1978. Teresa’s work experience in Kitsap County began as an elementary school teacher. Eventually, a move to Seattle led to her working as the Assistant Director for a non-profit organization, a chemical dependency counselor, a home-based services counselor, and an organizational trainer.

 

Upon returning to graduate school, Teresa received a Master of Social Work degree and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington School of Social Work. She spent the next 23 years in higher education as tenured faculty at Michigan State University, a lecturer at the University of Washington, and a Counselor at Olympic College.

 

Although Teresa has officially retired from employment, she has retained her license as a clinical social worker and provides clinical supervision to private practice therapists in the area. As a UFSI Board Member, Teresa enjoys using her passion for education, community service, and civic engagement to help advance UFSI’s vision and mission.

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