Faculty
Tisa McGhee
Assistant Professor Teaching PhilosophySocial work is about advocating for people in need. Teaching social work is about inspiring others to learn how to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. “When I think about the goals and objectives I want for students who attend courses I teach, I want them to use information presented to learn how to think critically, challenging their own personal growth and learning. I also want them to be able to use the information they are learning independently.” My teaching methods and approaches assist me in achieving the goal of independent thinking. I organize and prioritize information so that students are frequently exposed to important concepts and processes for learning the material. I demonstrate listening and respect for all students so that condition is continued in the classroom setting by the students themselves and when they go out to become social workers in the field. My hope is that students walk away with empathy and encouragement in their personal interactions with me and can translate that again in their future social work activities. ProfileDr. McGhee joined Barry University’s School of Social Work in the fall of 2010. She teaches Social Work Practice, Policy, HBSE and Domestic Violence courses. Dr. McGhee received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology from Cal State University; her Masters in Social Welfare from the University of California Los Angeles and her doctorate in Social Work with a concentration in macro organizational capacity building work from the University of Southern California. Her professional interests have included her work in child welfare, working with families in crisis and domestic/family violence. Dr. McGhee current research interest is in the management and administration of human service organizations specifically in the capacity building activities of non-profits.
Community WorkTisa McGhee, PhD is the President of Mc3 Consulting Inc. (Mc3), a national organizational development consulting firm whose mission is to improve an organization’s effectiveness using assessment, planning and training to change their beliefs, values and structure. Founded in 2009, Mc3 works with individual nonprofits, community agencies, for-profit organizations and funders in support of communities throughout the nation. Over the past 5+ years, Dr. McGhee has consulted with multiple organizations including public, start-ups, not-for-profit, private and established organizations. At the core of all of her work: Building community and systems capability using engaging and empowerment techniques. Dr. McGhee previously served at The Children's Trust as their Senior Professional Organizational Development Manager. The mission of The Children’s Trust is to partner with the community to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade by making strategic investments in their futures. Through this portfolio of work she was responsible for guiding the Trust's training and capacity building investment through working with many local nonprofit agencies. Prior to moving to Florida and joining The Children's Trust, Dr. McGhee was a Children Services Administrator for the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). There she managed programs; developed and recommended new programs to higher-level management staff; drove developmental projects associated with the strategic plan and measured the effectiveness of project implementation. She also led several training initiatives including those related to Domestic Violence and Structured Decision Making. Also while at DCFS, Dr. McGhee served as a Children's Social Worker helping hundreds of families with appropriate reunification efforts after challenging issues of abuse and neglect. Dr. McGhee serves as the board chair for We Have Miles to Go, a nonprofit aimed at helping teens and in the past she has served on various advisory boards and committees. Dr. McGhee received leadership development through the Dade Community Foundation as a Miami Dade Fellow. She also has a certificate in nonprofit management from the Florida Association of Non-Profit Organizations and Barry University. |
