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Jewell Oates, Ph. D. Executive Director |
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 Since taking the helm at The Women's Treatment Center in 1991, Dr. Oates has become one of the nation's foremost experts in substance abuse treatment programs for women and children. Her advice is sought by agencies around the country and she has been a presenter and featured speaker at major Substance Abuse conferences. Dr. Oates also sits on a federal government standing review committee that evaluates grant applications for substance abuse programs throughout the nation. She was a 2002 recipient of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois' prestigious Women with Vision award. |
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Dr. Oates is TWTC's first Executive Director and is responsible for the design of many of the programs and support services that provide a comprehensive continuum of care for women and their children at the Center.
"The Women's Treatment Center is a window of opportunity for women to change their lives for the better -- and the lives of their children. I tell our clients to take full advantage of this opportunity. And many of them come back to show me that they did! It's very exciting!" Dr. Oates says.
Dr. Oates has a wide range of professional experience that is uniquely suited to The Women's Treatment Center. Formerly an educator and school principal, she also brings to her job expertise in Chemical Dependency, Mental Health and Social Services. She holds a doctorate degree in Administration and Policy Studies from Northwestern University's School of Education. |
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