Prior to coming to Spalding University in 2010, she was employed as a Research Manager at the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work. Dr. Deck’s prior work history includes direct social work practice with homeless women and families as well as homeless services program management. She earned her PhD and MSSW degrees from the University of Louisville. Dr. Deck currently is conducting a multi-year program evaluation and mixed methods study of homeless men at Louisville’s St. John Center, and has recently completed a HUD-funded study of school outcomes for homeless children. Susan Reider, Clinical Director, Compass Family Services