Niagara University-Social Work

email fura@niagara.edu
Regular mail:  Marge Fura, Department Secretary
                    Niagara University, Social Work Department
                     P.O. Box 1942, Niagara University, NY 14109-1942

Ciesielski Blersch, Karen - I loved my experience at Niagara and I am currently at the Robert Warner, M.D. Center for Children with Special Needs, part of the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo/KALEIDA Health. Here I am a Social Worker for a variety of clinics and a Discharge planner for their acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. I can be reached at KBlersch@kaleidahealth.org

Cockman, David - I received my MSW from McMasters University in Hamilton, Ontario,
in '02. I went to McMasters because I was interested in pursuing a policy/research
concentration. I have been practicing as a Social Worker for 15 years, both in the public sector and privately. I am a Senior Adjunct Lecturer at Niagara University teaching Drug and Alcohol and Mediation. In my private practice I contract for Family and Employee Assistance Programs (EFAP) and accept referral from Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Workman's Compensation and Private Insurance carriers in the Niagara Area. I reside in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. I can be reached at dcockman@sympatico.ca

Doss, Arlene - I am currently employed by Lakeshore Behavioral Health, Inc. as a
case manager at The Lighthouse, a residential facility for women with a history of drug
addiction, which will allow them to have up to four of their children reside with them.
I can be reached at cdonaldoconnor@msn.com

Gress Lesser, Christie - I graduated from the U.B. School of Social Work with my Master's
Degree in May of 2000 and I am currently a CSW. I am employed in Buffalo at Mid
Erie Counseling and Treatment Services as a Supervisor of the Child Mental Health Clinic and Enhancement Programs. I can be reached at christielesser@yahoo.com

Huttenmaier, Debbie - I am employed with the Lockport City School District as the
Coordinator of Incarcerated Education/Transition Counselor. I work in the Niagara
County Jail with students of all ages who are incarcerated and wish to further their
education. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in School Counseling at Niagara

University and will be graduating in the spring of 2004. I am married and have 7 children.
I can be contacted at debnken8@aol.com

Reska, David - After graduating from Niagara in May '99, I worked in the field of human service/social work for 4 years prior to entering grad school in fall '03. I graduated from Loyola College in Maryland with my Masters of Education in School Counseling degree in May '05 and have been employed as a High School Counselor at Orange Glen High School in Escondido, California (San Diego County) since August '05. I also took and passed the National Counseling Exam back in '05 and am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I really dig my job and life back in southern California after almost 10 years on the east coast. My daugher Olivia, who I had during my senior year at NU, also loves living in California. People can feel free to contact me at dreska@euhsd.k12.ca.us and I hope everyone is enjoying life to the fullest.

Wind, Julie - Since graduating from Niagara's Social Work Department in December 1999, I have
had many opportunities to work in the field. I began my post college life working as a Therapeutic
Staff Support for at risk children, adolescents and their families in Bradford, PA. In June 2001,
I became an Intensive Case Manager for Seriously Mentally Ill adults and children. (Also in
Bradford, PA) In September 2002, I moved to Tempe, Arizona where I spent a year working for
Child Protective Services as an investigator and ongoing case manager. Currently, I am working
for Parents Anonymous as a Family Services Specialist, where I am afforded the opportunity to work
with children and families. I am also currently enrolled in the Master's of Social Work program at
Arizona State University. I can be reached at jwind00@yahoo.com

Wisniewski, Jamie - I received my Social Work license in 1999 and then began working for
Summit County Children Services in Akron, Ohio. I am an Intake Social Worker and work with
children and families with abuse, neglect, and emotional maltreatment issues. I was nominated
last year for Social Worker of the Year and also had an article about me as a child welfare
caseworker published in the Akron Beacon Journal in May of 2003. I can be reached at Ronzel77
@aol.com