She holds a Master of Science from University of Minnesota and earned a PhD in sociology from Michigan State University.
BELLINGHAM, WA, May 03, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nanette J. Davis, PhD has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Davis is a distinguished figure in the realm of sociology with an emphasis on the sociology of mental health, criminology and deviant behavior, mental illness, and gerontology, having dedicated her career to understanding and teaching these complex subjects. Dr. Davis' expertise was honed through years of academic and professional experience, including her tenure of 16 years at Portland State University in Oregon, and of ten years as a contributing faculty member at Western Washington University in Bellingham.
Boasting a career marked by a commitment to innovative education, Dr. Davis served as a program coordinator at Chapman University's Navy extension program at Whidbey Air Force Base and Bangor Submarine Base in the mid-1990s. In this position, she played a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and enhancing military student's engagement.
Complementing her professional endeavors is Dr. Davis' impressive educational background. She holds a Master of Science from University of Minnesota and earned a PhD in sociology from Michigan State University. Capping off those academic achievements, Dr. Davis completed post-doctorate coursework in organizations and mental health at Stanford University. Her education has proven instrumental in her success, underpinning her scholarly work and bolstering her reputation as an expert in her field.
Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Dr. Davis has been deeply involved in community service for over 30 years, most recently as a co-founder and board member of Bellingham At Home, a volunteer organization that helps empower senior citizens to stay in their homes as long as possible. Her commitment to social betterment has been further recognized through her receipt of a Fulbright Senior Scholar Award for research in Australia.
One of Dr. Davis' greatest achievements is her work as an accomplished author with several notable publications to her name, including "Caregiving Our Loved Ones: Stories and Strategies That Will Change Your Life." and "The ABCs of Caregiving: Words To Inspire You". Her most recent book, "Raging Currents: Mental Illness and Family," was published by BookBaby in 2023 and has garnered six awards. This impactful memoir explores the mental health issues Dr. Davis has focused her career on through the lens of her personal journey.
Dr. Davis' life outside of her professional sphere has been rich with personal experiences that have shaped her today. As a mother of six children, she has balanced the demands of family life with her academic and professional responsibilities. Dr. Davis credits her impressive degree of success to an endless well of motivation and invaluable support from her family, friends, and colleagues—a foundation that continues to inform her work, making it not only academically rigorous but also deeply relatable.
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