| Rebecca A. Rengo-Kocher MSW, LCSW
6209 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. , Suite 199
St. Charles, MO 63304
Phone: 636-300-3948 Fax: 636-300-3481 |
| EDUCATION | |
| 1982 | | Master of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio |
| 1982 | | MA, Public Administration, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio |
| 1979 | | BS, Social Work, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois |
| 1979 | | Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | |
| 1989- | | President/CEO
Aging Consult, Inc. | St. Louis, MO |
| 1987-89 | | Faculty/Research Associate
Washington University, School of Medicine, Neurology
Director of Social Services/Marketing | St. Louis, MO |
| 1984-86 | | Kettering Convalescent Center
Gerontology/Mental Health Specialist/Marketing | Kettering, OH |
| 1983 | | Dettmer Hospital
Social Worker | Troy, OH |
| 1982 | | Montgomery Developmental Center | Huber Heights, OH |
| PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AWARDS | |
| | | Recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International |
| | | Recipient of the “Woman of Worth” (W.O.W.) Award, Gateway Chapter of the Older Women's League |
| | | White House Conference on Aging, Volunteer, Outstanding Contribution Award |
| | | White House Conference on Aging Alternate Delegate |
| | | Recipient of the “Agency of the Year” Award for the St. Louis region of the Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers |
| | | Recipient of the “Sister Pat Kelley” Award for the St. Louis region of the Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers |
| | | National Directory of “Who's Who in Executives and Professionals” |
| | | International Directory of “Who's Who in Executives and Professionals” |
| | | Society for Social Work Administrators in Health Care,
National Missouri Hospital Association |
| | | Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care,
National Missouri Hospital Association |
| | | Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care, St. Louis Chapter |
| | | Women Entrepreneur Certification |
| | | National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Mangers (NAPGCM) |
| | | Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) |
| | | National Association of Social Workers (NASW) |
| | | Licensed Clinical Social Worker—State of Missouri (LCSW) |
| | | Missouri Pain Initiative |
| | | National Speaker's Association - St. Louis Chapter |
| ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP | |
| 2007- | | Missouri Pain Initiative - President | |
| 2006- | | State Pain Action Network, Community Leader | |
| 2006 - | | APF Power Over Pain Action Network, Missouri Leader |
| 2006- | | American Academy of Pain Management | |
| 2006- | | Arthritis Foundation | |
| 2006- | | National Wellness | |
| 2006- | | American Association of Retired Persons | |
| 2006- | | American Pain Society | |
| 2006- | | St. Louis Publishers Association | |
| 2006- | | Missouri Pain Initiative, President-Elect | |
| 2005- | | American Chronic Pain Association | |
| 2005- | | Missouri Pain Initiative, Sustainability Chair | |
| 2004- | | Missouri Pain Initiative, Board of Director | |
| 2002-04 | | St. Louis University, School of Medicine, Psychiatry,
Adjunct Associate Professor |
| 2002-03 | | National Speaker's Association/ St. Louis Chapter Protégé Program |
| 2002-03 | Eagle Protégé/ One-Minute Millionaire Program | |
| 2000- | | American Geriatrics Society | |
| 2000- | | Geriatric Society – St. Louis Chapter | |
| 1999-02 | | Skyway Farms, Board of Directors | |
| 1998-99 | | Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care,
St. Louis Chapter, President |
| 1997-98 | | National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter,
Search Committee |
| 1997-98 | | Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care,
National Chapter Relations Committee |
| 1997-98 | | North County Partnership for Community Health, Senior Committee |
| 1997-98 | | Breakthrough Coalition, Executive Steering Committee |
| 1996-97 | | The Case Management Society of St. Louis, Program Committee |
| 1995-96 | | Technology Advocacy Project, Advisory Board |
| 1995-98 | | St. Louis Senior Technology Development Advisory Committee, Founding Member |
| 1995-2000 | Jewish Community Center Association (JCC) Adult Day Care, Advisory Board |
| 1995-96 | | National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Conference Committee, Co-Chair Exhibits Committee |
| 1994- | | Social Concerns, Inc., Founder/President | |
| 1994-99 | | Women Elderly Battered Coalition (WEB), Founding Member |
| 1994-95 | | Mental Health Task Force of Missouri State Nutrition Act,
Education Subcommittee |
| 1994-95 | | Missouri State Task Force White House Conference on Aging,
Public Input Committee |
| 1994- | | St. Louis University, School of Social Work, Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| 1994-95 | | Mental Health Association, Mental Health and the Elderly, Founding Chair |
| 1994-96 | | National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter,
Nominations Chair |
| 1994-95 | | Older Women's League Board of Directors, Program Chair |
| 1994-95 | | National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter, State Board,
Chair Board Development Committee |
| 1993-99 | | Fair St. Louis Seniors Day, Executive Planning Committee |
| 1993-98 | | National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers,
National Ethics Committee |
| 1993-95 | | National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter,
Women's Leadership Caucus, Chair/Founder |
| 1993-95 | | Missouri Division of Aging, Eldercare Advisory Board |
| 1992-94 | | Meramec Community College, Instructor | |
| 1991-94 | | American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA),
Greater St. Louis Chapter |
| | | Board, Chair/Founder of Patient and Family Needs Committee |
| 1990-2000 | Washington University, School of Social Work,
Gerontology Curriculum Development Advisory Board |
| 1989-91 | | National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter Program Unit for Gerontology, Co-Chair/Founder |
| 1989- | | University of Missouri-St. Louis, School of Social Work, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Instructor and Field Supervisor) |
| 1989- | | Washington University, School of Social Work,
Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| 1987-89 | | The Delcrest Retirement Apartment Advisory Board |
| 1984-86 | | Montgomery County Gerontology Association, Chair |
| COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | |
| 2007 - | | The Ohio State University Social and Behavioral Sciences Alumni Society |
| 2006 - | | Arthritis Foundation | |
| 2003 - | | St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association |
| 2002- | | ESPW (Encouraging, Supporting and Promoting Women),
St. Charles, MO |
| 1999-02 | | St. Louis Rotary Club | |
| 1998-2000 | St. Norbert Social Concerns | |
| 1995-99 | | Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence | |
| 1995-98 | | The Case Management Society of St. Louis | |
| 1995-98 | | North Community Service Network | |
| 1995-98 | | Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | |
| 1994-99 | | Breakthrough Coalition, Religious Outreach Committee |
| 1992- | | Breakthrough Coalition | |
| 1991- | | American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA),
Greater St. Louis Chapter |
| 1991- | | Woman Entrepreneur Alumni Association | |
| 1991- | | Housing Options Provided for the Elderly (HOPE) | |
| 1989- | | Missouri Council of Senior Citizens | |
| 1989- | | Society of Social Work Leaders in Health Care, St. Louis Chapter |
| 1989- | | Older Women's League (OWL) | |
| 1989-98 | | National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers,
Mid-West Chapter |
| 1987- | | Social Workers in Long-Term Care | |
| 1987- | | Social Workers in Home Care | |
| 1987- | | Council on Services to the Elderly | |
| 1987- | | Alzheimer's Association | |
| 1987-89 | | Speaker's Bureau | |
| 1987-89 | | Support group leader for spouses of early onset dementia |
| 1987-89 | | Education Committee | |
| 1987-89 | | Outreach Subcommittee Chair | |
| OTHER ACTIVITIES | |
| | | Coaching | |
| | | Consult Nationally | |
| | | Speak Nationally and Internationally | |
| | | Master Scuba Diver, PADI certification | |
| PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH | |
| 2006 | | Beyond Chronic Pain: A Get-Well Guidebook to Soothe the Body, Mind & Spirit |
| 1995 | | Aging Consult Community Resource and Retirement Apartment Manual for Seniors (3rd edition). |
| 1995 | | “Outpatient Case Management: A Role for Social Work.” Social Work Administration. 21(1), Winter. |
| 1994 | | American Parkinson's Disease Association, Greater St. Louis Chapter, Membership Needs Assesment |
| 1993 | | Gerontological Mental Health Needs Assessment for Provident Counseling, St. Louis, MO |
