Gebhardt

Angela Gebhardt

Angela Gebhardt
Training Specialist II agebhardt@unl.edu 402-472-3479
Personal Information

Angela enjoys camping, kayaking, grilling, and being a crazy cat lady.

Education: 
  • Concordia University, BA (Human Psychology and Behavioral Science)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University, MFS (Forensic Science with Behavioral Emphasis)
  • University of Nebraska-Omaha, MSW (Social Work)
Areas of Interest: 
  • Child abuse and neglect—effects on children and families
  • Child welfare systemic change
  • Community education regarding child abuse and neglect
  • Permanency for children currently in the foster care system
  • Native American rights
  • Domestic violence and sexual assault—effects on children and families
Professional Activities & Community Service: 
  • Board Member: Star City Chorus 

  • Member: Safe and Healthy Families Initiative; Safe and Healthy Families Court Subcommittee

Past Professional Activities & Community Service:

  • Adjunct Professor: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Social Work and Social Welfare
  • Board Member: Neighborworks, Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Member/Participant: Lincoln/Lancaster County Coalition for Drug Endangered Children (Coalition in process of being accepted under the Nebraska DEC) K19; Nebraska Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team; Nebraska Human Trafficking Taskforce; Lancaster County Family Violence Council Board
  • Certified Instructor: Mental Health First Aid USA
CCFL Projects:
Selected Presentations & Publications: 
  • Gebhardt, A.R. & Woody, J. D. (2012). American Indian women and sexual assault: Challenges and new opportunities. Affilia, 27(3), 237–248. doi: 10.1177/0886109912452642.
  • Porter, L.L., Park Zink, P., Gebhardt, A. R., Ells, M. & Graef, M. I. (2012). Best outcomes for Indian children. Child Welfare, 91(3), 135-156.