Background
Newhill, Christina Evangeline Daughter of Esko E. and Ruth P. Newhill.
Newhill, Christina Evangeline Daughter of Esko E. and Ruth P. Newhill.
Bachelor in Sociology, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1974. Master of Social Work, Syracuse University, New York, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1989.
Clinical social worker San Joaquin Crisis Group, San Joaquin County Mental Health Services, Stockton, California, 1978—1985. Research associate Mental Health and Social Welfare Research Group, Berkeley, 1985—1989. Associate professor School Social Work, University Pittsburgh, since 1990.
Board member Allegheny East Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1991—2000, Transitional Services, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1991—1993. Board secretary Renaissance and Baroque Society, 2001—2003. Member of National Association of Social Workers (chair, mental health specialty practice section 2008-2010), Council Social Work Education, Society Social Work and Research.
Married Dean Leahy, August 15, 1981. Children: Edward Dean Leahy, Tiffany Christina Newhill-Leahy, Eva Khanh Newhill-Leahy.