Dr. Carlson graduated from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1998. She works in Chardon, OH and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Carlson is affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital, TriPoint Medical Center and UH Geauga Medical Center.
YWCA of Greater Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia since Apr 2012
Lead Shelter Advocate
Fanning Institute - Athens, Georgia Area Jun 2011 - May 2012
Fellow
Project Safe, Inc - Athens, Georgia Area Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Night and Weekend Advocate
Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Department Jan 2011 - May 2011
Social Services Intern
US Census Bureau - Yellow Springs, OH Apr 2010 - Jul 2010
Enumerator
Education:
The University of Georgia 2010 - 2012
Masters of Social Work, Community Empowerment and Program Development
The University of Georgia 1999 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Film Studies
Skills:
Certified Front Line Domestic Violence Advocate CPR Certified First Aid Registered Mediator Elementary Spanish Microsoft Office Spanish Case Managment Research Nonprofits Cpr Certified Adolescents
Interests:
• Civil Rights
• Mental Health Advocacy
• Social and Economic Justice
• Community Empowerment
• Film Production
• Arts and Crafts
Honor & Awards:
• James D. Horne Scholarship, 2011
• Who's Who Nominee, 2011
• Hope Scholarship, 1999
2007 to 2000 o Athletic trainer assistant for major sports teamsNike, Inc
Jun 2010 to Aug 2010 InternLindenwood University Deer Park, IL Apr 2007 to Aug 2007 Customer and agent phone supportStoney River Legendary Steaks Deer Park, IL Jun 2005 to Mar 2006 Professional seating hostess
Education:
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Aug 2007 to 2000 B.A. in General Studies
Aug 2012 to 2000 Gait Analysis Pro/Fit Expert/Sales AssociateRoad Runner Sports
Aug 2012 to 2000 Professional wait staffNike, Inc
Jun 2010 to 2011 Intern CoordinatorLindenwood University
2007 to 2011 o Athletic trainer assistant for major sports teamsLindenwood University Deer Park, IL Apr 2007 to Aug 2007 Customer and agent phone supportEdR Trust Austin, TX Marketing/Leasing Manager
Diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2020, Melanie Carlson, a 41-year-old mother of a toddler, found that the medications she was taking to manage the condition caused her to have uncontrollable shaking. Her symptoms were so severe, she was dependent on a walker and unable to take her daughter to t