Edward Duffey Welch

Background

Welch, Edward Duffey was born on April 9, 1952 in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. Son of Milton Charles and Lottice Katherine Welch.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, U. Alabama, 1974; Master of Social Work, U. Alabama, 1976; Juris Doctor, U. Birmingham, 1984.

Career

Interviewer, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1976; clinical social worker, North Carolina Mental Health, Linville, 1976-1977; social worker, instructor, Veterans Administration Hospital., Fort Lyon, Colorado, 1977-1978; outpatient social worker, VA Medical Center, Birmingham, 1978-1981; psychiatric social worker, VA Mental Hygiene Clinic, Birmingham, 1981-1985; deputy director, United States Navy Family Svc. Center, Meridian, 1985-1990; director, United States Navy Family Svc. Center, Meridian, 1990; social services administrator, Mississippi State University, since 1991.

Adjunct faculty University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1986-1988. Group therapist Laurelwood Treatment Center, Meridian, since 1990. Private practice, Meridian, since 1990.

Achievements

• Edward Duffey Welch has been listed as a noteworthy Social services administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman committee Inter-Agency Council, Meridian, 1987-1989. Board directors Mental Health Association, Meridian, 1986-1989. Member NASW (vice president Southeast Colorado chapter 1978).

Interests

• Avocations: horseback riding, teaching.

Connections

Married Carol Susan Holt, March 14, 1987.

Father:

Milton Charles Welch

Mother:

Lottice Katherine Welch

Spouse:

Carol Susan Holt