Background
McCarthy, Mary Elizabeth was born on February 22, 1937 in New York City. Daughter of Timothy and Bridget (Hester) McCarthy.
McCarthy, Mary Elizabeth was born on February 22, 1937 in New York City. Daughter of Timothy and Bridget (Hester) McCarthy.
Bachelor in Political Science/Psychology, Hunter College, 1964. Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling, Fordham University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, University Santo Tomas, 1970.
Master of Arts in Philosophy, University Santo Tomas, 1971. Master of Business Administration in Management/Marketing, Golden Gate University, 1990.
Teacher, director guidance Notre Dame Academy, New York City, 1965-1966. Career guidance counselor Brooklyn College, 1966-1968. Assistant professor Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines, 1968-1971.
Director Epoch House, Friends Medical Science Research Center, Inc., Baltimore, 1971-1972. Lecturer University Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1972-1973. Associate professor psychology University Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, 1973-1980.
Program director Santa Rosa Geriatrics Residential Center, Milton, Florida, 1981. Director Regional Alcohol Rehabilitation Program West Tidewater Community Services Board, Suffolk, Virginia, 1982-1983. From clinical services manager to marketing and special projects coordinator Chesapeake (Virginia) Community Services Board, 1983-1999.
Mental health consultant and lecturer various Catholic dioceses and religious orders, Uganda and Kenya, since 2000. Head department psychiatry Mbarara University, Uganda, since 2000. Adjunct professor Avertt College, 1996-1999, Troy State University, Norfolk, Virginia, 1992-1999, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, 1991-1996, Golden Gate University, Virginia and North Carolina, 1984-1991, St. Leo College, Virginia, 1983-1987, Norfolk State University, 1983-1986.
Consultant Peninsula Alcohol Services, Newport News, Virginia, 1982-1983.
Board directors Virgin Islands council Alcoholism, 1975-1979, vice president, 1976-1978. Board directors St. Dunstan's Episcopalian Church, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, 1977, Antilles School, St. Thomas, 1979. Senior Companion Program Advisory Council, 1985-1989.
Advisor gerontology curriculum Tidewater Community College, 1985-1987. Member task force refugee resettlement, Tidewater, 1985-1987. Board directors Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Hampton Rds., Virginia, 1983-1990, president 1987-1990, grantee 1985.
Correspondent secretary Headstart Policy Council, 1984-1985, vice chair, 1987-1988, board directors, 1984-1989. Member long term care council City of Chesapeake, 1983-1989. Board directors American Cancer Society, 1986-1995, chairperson services and rehabilitation committee, 1988-1989, Second vice president, 1990-1991, president 1992-1994.
Member planning committee Chesapeake Guardianship, 1993-1999. Member American Psychological Association, American Marriage and Family Therapy, National Association Mental Health Information Officers (Public Rels./Writing award 1990, 91, 92, 94, 95, 97), Bioethics Network of Southwestern Virginia, Chesapeake Guardianship Committee World Affairs Council.