Type Of Business:
1) Art Gallery 2) Mental Health Consulting Firm 3) Design Firm
Marketing Area:
1) National 2) National 3) Local
Expertise:
Ms. Flohr's expertise is in the administration and management.
Major Product/SVS:
1) Paintings, Prints, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry, Digital, Cetacean, Robotic and Fiber Art, Education and Community Services 2) Consulting Services on Mental Health for Low-Income Individuals and Families 3) Interior Architecture and Floral Design Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing Blues, Jazz and Old Standards
Education Degrees:
Master of Social Work, Syracuse University; Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts, Syracuse University
Affiliations Awards:
Representative, Local Chapter, National Association of Social Workers; President, Former Assistant Treasurer, San Francisco Women Artists; Assistant Director, Department of Public Health, City and County of San Francisco; Floral Committee, deYoung and Legion of Honor Museums, San Francisco, CA; Former Member, Commission on Women, Berkeley, CA
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career are operating the Center for Special Problems and fighting for the survival of its services for victims of violence, developing services for sexual and violent offenders and individuals who are being discriminated based on their sexual identity, and developing and running the Expressions Gallery successfully.
Charity:
Board of Directors, National Representative, Local Nonprofit Organizations; Collaborator, Local Community Groups
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to follow her passion and keep learning.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she developed a genuine interest in theater arts, psychodrama and social work.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Flohr worked in New York's theater arts industry in the 1960s doing lighting design, theater production and performance. She later used her theater skills to work with families and individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. She used her expertise in psychodrama to train individuals working in the mental health fields and assist institutional change from state hospitals around the country. She eventually became the director of the Center for Special Problems in San Francisco and later served as the assistant director of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services. She has also worked as an interior architect and designer with Design Ideas. She has established unique programs for the mental health treatment of individuals with various problems not previously addressed by the community including victims of violence, trans-gender individuals, homosexuals and perpetrators of physical and sexual abuse. She also implemented new interventions and treatment approaches for individuals with drug and alcohol addictions, violence issues and developmental disabilities.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Operations of the Art Gallery and an Arts and Educational Center, Consulting in the Healthcare Industry, Designing Floral Patterns for Restaurants, Doctor's Offices and Corporate Lobbies, Delivering Psychotherapy Services in a Private Practice, Directing and Curating a Fine Arts Gallery and an Arts and Educational Center, Designing Interior Architecture and Floral Patterns
Education Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of California; Certification in Health Systems Management, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Business School; Certification in Psychodrama, Moreno Institute; Certification in Interior Design and Interior Architecture, University of California, Berkeley
Awards/Honors:
Proclamation in Recognition for Leadership and Contributions to Mental Health; Certificate of Honor for Leadership, City and County of San Francisco; Certificate of Recognition, Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco; Certificate of Recognition, Leadership in the Mental Health Field, California State Senate