Type Of Business:
Non-Profit Organization
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. McFelin's expertise is in mentoring children of prisoners, pre-and post-prison support for prisoners and their families and integrating support to remain crime free.
Major Product/SVS:
Home-Based Wrap Around Social Work Support Services Including Counseling, Helpline for Children of Prisoners and their Families or Whanau, Pre and Post-Release Support for Prisoners, Orientation to Prison for First-Time Visitors
Affiliations Awards:
Family & Corrections Network; New Zealand Institute of Management; Fundraising Institute of New Zealand
Industry:
Prisoner and Family Services
Country of Origin:
New Zealand
Date of Distinction:
2/6/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. McFelin's ability in managing an organization that supports children of prisoners to break the cycle of crime and not follow in the footsteps of their parents separates her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. McFelin would like to remembered by her peers as a good listener, honest and fair person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. McFelin would like to break the cycle of intergenerational offending and stop children of prisoners.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is writing best practice manuals that can be used by any organization anywhere in the world to break the cycle of intergenerational offending.
Charity:
Volunteer, Riccarton Youth Trust
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
21
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. McFelin has lectured at a number of international conferences and has edited the international journal. She has received the Alan Crothall scholarship.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Overseeing Operations
Education Certifications:
Diploma in Executive Management; Certification in Personnel Management; Certification in Adult Education