Background
Blaess, Donna Adele was born on December 17, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Marvin Julius and Mildred Catherine (Konka) Blaess.
counselor educator psychotherapist
Blaess, Donna Adele was born on December 17, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Marvin Julius and Mildred Catherine (Konka) Blaess.
Bachelor, U. Tampa, Florida, 1970; Master of Arts, University of South Florida, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Iowa, 1976.
Research evaluator, Boston University, 1976-1977;
project director, Contract Research Corporation, Belmont, Massachusetts, 1977-1979;
Adjunct Professor, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Oxford, 1980-1981;
clinical staff member, Associations for Human Resources, Concord, Massachusetts, 1982-1984;
program director, assistant professor, St. Thomas U., Miami, Florida, 1985-1991;
associate professor, Barry U., Miami Shores, Florida, 1991-1992;
psychotherapist, Center for Family Learning, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1986-1988;
private practice psychotherapy,, Miami, 1988-1992;
private practice psychotherapy,, Fort Lauderdale, since 1992. Governor's appointee Florida Department Professional Regulation, 1991-1992, expert witness, since 1991, chair probable cause panel, since 1993. Adjunct Professor Nova Southeastern U., since 1992.
Clinical consultant Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Fort Lauderdale, 1992-1994.
Education consultant homeless program New Horizons Mental Health Center, Miami, 1988. Member of advisory committee Parent to Parent, Miami, 1988-1989. Member Board Clinical Social Work Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, 1990-1991.
Member APA, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (media review board 1986-1989), American Mental Health CounselorsAssn., Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (secretary 1988-1989, treasurer 1989-1990, chairman governance committee 1992-1993).