Dr. Froswa’ Booker Drew ’14 (GSLC, PhD) presented “Proximity+Presence: Social Capital and Polarization” at TEDxSMU. She received The United Way Public Service Award, which is presented to individuals who use their influences to instill a commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism in communities.
Billie Groom
PhD in Leadership and Change student Billie Groom recently authored The Connection Between the Canine-Guardian Bond, Cognition, and Behavior to Improve the Welfare of Domestic Dogs through The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The piece highlights the need to provide caregivers/volunteers with advanced education and resources to address the emotional and cognitive needs of domestic canines to prevent surrender, euthanasia, and harmful actions, which can have negative repercussions on the caregiver. Groom is a Canine Cognitive Behavior Therapist and CEO of UPWARD Dogology. She is the creator of Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT), a scientifically proven methodology that addresses behaviors associated