Gwendolyn Downing

Background

Downing, Gwendolyn was born on August 26, 1960 in Dothan, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Morris and Janell Downing.

Education

Associate of Arts, George C. Wallace College, Dothan, 1980. Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Troy (Alabama) State University, 1981. Master of Arts in Education, University Alabama, 1986.

Career

Counselor, Indiana Living Center, Birmingham, Alabama, 1987-1988; therapist, substance abuse counselor, Wiregrass Mental Health System, Dothan, 1988-1990; director adult substance abuse services, Wiregrass Mental Health System, Dothan, 1990-1991; executive staff member, director substance abuse division, Wiregrass Mental Health System, Dothan, since 1991. Advisor Henry County (Alabama) Health Council, Abbeville, since 1989.

Achievements

• Gwendolyn Downing has been listed as a noteworthy mental health therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Arthritis Foundation, Dothan, since 1987. Member American Association for Counseling and Development, National Rehabilitation Association, American Association Mental Health Counselors, American Rehabilitation Counselors Association, Alabama Mental Health Counselors Association.

Interests

• Avocations: classical piano, tennis.

Connections

Father:

Morris Downing

Mother:

Janell Downing