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Patricia Leslie

Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Work
 Director, Social Work Program


Patricia Leslie

Office Information

Phone: (619) 849-2676
Fax:   (619) 849-7019
Location: Culbertson Hall, Room 106
E-mail: patricialeslie@pointloma.edu


Education

B.A. - University of Chicago
          The College
M.A.-  University of Chicago
          School of Social Service Administration

Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor of Social Work, Point Loma Nazarene University (1999 – Present)
  • Adjunct Faculty Point Loma Nazarene University (1998-99)
  • Internship Supervisor, Point Loma Nazarene University (1997-98)
  • Associate Director San Diego Rescue Mission (1996-99)
  • Special Project Coordinator City of Escondido (1996-97)
  • Associate Director/CFO, North County Interfaith council (1994-96)
  • Resource Director, Crisis House, Inc. (1992-94)
  • Associate Director, Brother Benno Foundation (1990-92)
  • Agency Relations Specialist, Neighborhood House Association (1989-92)
  • Residential Services Coordinator, St. Vincent de Paul (1987-89)
  • Facilitator of training program, Episcopal Community Services (1987)

Professional Activities or Awards

  • Participant, Homeless Initiative Forum
  • Facilitator, Regional Continuum of Care Council
  • Chair, County super-NOFA Committee
  • Homeless Information System, Hi-Tec Committee
  • Health and Human Services, Work Group
  • City Winter Shelter Implementation Team
  • Steering Committee Member, Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Shelter Plus Care Screening Committee, County Mental Health
  • Leadership Council of El Cajon
  • Chair, Emergency Resources Group
  • East County Coalition of the Homeless

Special Honors

  • Achievement Award, Vietnam Veterans of San Diego
  • John Craven Award Nominee, Affordable Housing Federation of San Diego
  • Exemplary Recognition, County Mental Health and San Diego State University
  • Leadership El Cajon
  • Outstanding Service Award, St. Vincent de Paul Center
  • Editorial Award: Civic Mindedness Trophy, KGTV Channel 10
  • Partners for More Livable Places Award, Center City Development
  • Downtown Improvement Outstanding Leadership Citation, Central City Association