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Fall/Winter 2010
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Mary Jo Mather - 25 Years of Service
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Begin in 2011
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Jo Mather - 25 Years of Service
by Chris Sweeney, CAC Diplomate, LPC, MHS
At this year’s Pennsylvania Certification Board’s Annual Retreat and meeting, Mary Jo Mather received an award for 25 years of service.
“Mary Jo has not only been pivotal to the success of IC&RC, her contributions, tireless work, and dedication simply stated--cannot be measured with words! Mary Jo’s heart is woven with a sturdy thread of humble service and her spirit is cloaked with endless passion to help others.” said Rhonda Messamore, President of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).
IC&RC is a
not-for-profit voluntary membership organization comprised of certifying
agencies involved in credentialing or licensing alcohol and drug
counselors, clinical supervisors, prevention specialists, co-occurring
disorders professionals and criminal justice professionals. “We
are most honored to have her on our team! On behalf of IC&RC,
congratulations Mary Jo on 25 years of service with PCB!”
Pennsylvania is filled with the professionals that PCB has certified.
Though many tend to have negative associations toward people with
alcohol and other drug use disorders, Mary Jo has fought against this
stigma and discrimination, having established herself as an advocate for
those suffering and for quality care.
Mary Jo is drawn to complicated projects that require careful planning
and often takes on projects others think to be impossible, such as the
development of the now international co-occurring credential, the
criminal justice addictions professional credential, and the recovery
specialist credential.
Much of her ability to get these projects up and running is because
of her drive, and unassuming style, which is appealing to those with
whom she works. She also likes to work on projects that help continue
to develop and preserve the credentialing process.
Over the years, she has been on dozens of boards and committees,
mostly revolving around certification issues. She is also Executive
Director of IC&RC.
When issues involving certification arise, Mary Jo eagerly responds to
the queries of international boards and states that have need.
She is a native Pennsylvanian and she and her family live in the
Harrisburg area.
Please join the PCB in congratulating Mary Jo on her 25 years of service.