Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DSW Social Work California Baptist University August 2024
MSW Social Work University of Southern California May 1993
B.A. Psychology University of California at Riverside June 1991
B.A. Sociology and Administrative Studies University of California at Riverside June 1991

D.S.W., California Baptist University, 2024
M.S.W., University of Southern California 1993
B.A., Psychology, University of California, Riverside 1991
B.A., Sociology/Administrative Studies, University of California, Riverside 1991

SWK 500: Social Work Practice I
SWK 572: Mental Health and Psychopathology
SWK 567: Advanced Generalist Practice II
SWK 568: Intimate Partner Violence
SWK 573: Social Work Management & Leadership
SWK 421: BSW Field Practicum I
SWK 451: BSW Field Practicum II

Social Work Practicum Education
Capacity Advancement and Organizational Effectiveness
Clinical Supervision
International Social Work
Mental Health/Counseling
Trauma Resiliency
Local, Community and International Crisis Response

Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Courses: Foundation Professional Practicum and Seminar
Clinical Specialization Professional Practicum and Seminar
International Social Work Practice
Introduction to Social Work (Undergraduate and Graduate level)
Social Work Practice with Groups

Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work and Social Ecology, Loma Linda University,
Loma Linda, CA
Courses: Human Behavior in a Cross-Cultural Environment
Advanced Integrative Clinical Practice
Foundation Practice with Individuals
Foundation Practice with Groups
Foundation Professional Practicum and Seminar
Advanced Professional Practicum and Seminar
Psychopathology, Pharmacology, and Diagnosis/DSM
Theories on Aging

Lecturer
Department of Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino,
San Bernardino, CA
Courses: Foundation Practice with Individuals
Foundation Practice with Families and Groups
Psychopathology
Clinical Issues in Child Welfare

Freeman, K., Buckles, B., Heredia-Miller, F., & Miller-Karas, E. (2015, October). Community
resiliency training for Filipino social workers and volunteers following typhoon Yolanda. Paper
submitted for presentation at the meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Denver,
Colorado.

Mathiesen, S., Heredia-Miller, F., Tynan, M., and Winters, D. (October 2007) Preparing
Educators for Aging Infusion: A Collaborative Curriculum Change Model in California, 2007
CSWE Annual Program Meeting, San Francisco, California

INVITED LECTURES/TEACHINGS:

Arechiga, A., Heredia-Miller, F., & Vermeersch, D. (2015, November). LLU International
Behavioral Health Trauma Team Training in the Community Resiliency Model. Invited
training by for ADRA, Sioux Outlook, Canada.

Arechiga, A., Buckles, B., Heredia-Miller, F., & Jackson, V. (2015, September). LLU
International Behavioral Health Trauma Team Training in the Community Resiliency
Model. Invited training for ADRA Canada, Kiev, Ukraine.

Arechiga, A., Buckles, B., Heredia-Miller, F., & Jackson, V. (2015, September). LLU
International Behavioral Health Trauma Team Training in the Community Resiliency
Model. Invited training for ADRA Sierra Leone, Republic of Sierra Leone, West Africa.

Heredia-Miller, F. (May, 2015). The Community Resiliency Model: An approach to create a
resilient community. Invited keynote speaker for the Loma Linda University Counseling
and Family Sciences Student Research Conference, Loma Linda, CA

Buckles, B., Freeman, K., & Heredia-Miller, F. (2015, April). LLU International Behavioral
Health Trauma Team Training in the Community Resiliency Model. Invited training for
ADRA Japan, Tokyo, Japan.

Arechiga, A. Heredia-Miller, F., Michaelson, C. (2014, November). LLU International
Behavioral Health Trauma Team Training in the Community Resiliency Model. Invited
training by ADRA St. Vincent, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

St. Catherine’s of Alexandria Catholic Church

Domestic and International Travel, Dodgers Baseball, Baylor Football and Basketball, Hiking, the Beach, Spending time with family and friends, reading and movies

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.