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Welcome to EAPA's
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHAPTER
(DC 01 - District 1)
updated 08/09
CHAPTER INFORMATION:
Geographical area served:
Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern VA
Permanent Chapter Contact Information:
Ms. Geetha Desikan, LPC, NCC, CEAP
Employee Assistance Professional
Arlington Employee Assistance Program
200 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 316 Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 228-8722
Fax: (703) 875-2185
e-mail: g_desikan@yahoo.com
Meeting location:
U. S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20230
202-482-1569
contact Sarah Bullard-Steck - 202-423-3516 for additional information
Directions:
The entrance to DOC is on 14th Street across from Ronald Reagan Building. The closest subway stops are either Metro Center (10 minute walk) or Federal Triangle (take the 14th Street Subway Exit).
Our EAP host at DOC is Sarah Bullard Steck
202-482-1569 (office) or 202-423-3516 (C).
Chapter meeting dates/times:
The DC EAPA Chapter meets the 3rd Thursday of each month (except August)
from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Plan to arrive by 8:30-8:45.
Why should I attend?
Chapter meetings are a great way to learn about the latest research and information in the EAPA field, consult with peers, network with other professionals, discover new resources, develop new skills, and enjoy yourself.
Our speakers and presentations reflect the needs of our Chapter and members.
Chapter program:
A segment of each meeting is dedicated to the introducing of members and non-members. We encourage all attendees to announce upcoming events, news related to the field, job seeking and job opportunities.
After announcements, a speaker presents an educational program
Continuing education:
Each training provides a minimum of 1.5 pre-approved professional development hours (PDH) as well as a CEU.
Cost to attend meeting:
Members - no cost
Non-members - $15.00
Are you engaged in employee assistance related activities? Do you want to learn more about the EA profession?
Invest in yourself by joining EAPA.
For more information about our chapter or upcoming meetings, contact:
Jennifer Shotlander, LCSW, CEAP
Tel: 571-272-2928
email: Jennifer.Shotlander@USPTO.GOV
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE:
We appreciate your making every effort to RSVP on our website by the Monday evening before the meeting so that we can have the list to security on time for their approval. RSVP at http://dceapa.org/_wsn/page6.html . If you cannot rsvp by the Monday evening,
email our secretary with all your contact information asap.
Please arrive between 8:30-8:45 due to security procedures, and bring two IDs.
The meeting itself officially starts at 9:00 AM, but feel free to come early for food and mingling with your colleagues. The presentations begin after introductions of members and Chapter business at about 9:30 AM.
The meeting concludes promptly at 11:00 AM.
CHAPTER OFFICERS:
President
Sarah Bullard Steck, LICSW, CEAP
202-482-1569
202-423-3516 (cell)
email: ssteck@doc.gov
First Vice-President
Evelyn Joy
202-586-8420
email: Evelyn.Joy@hq.doe.gov
Second Vice President
Jeffrey Becker LCSW-C, CEAP
240-314-1040
email: Jeffrey_Becker@mcpsmd.org
Treasurer
Jil Whittle
301-443-6517
email: jmwhittle@magellanhealth.com
Secretary
Geetha Desikan, LPC, NCC, CEAP
703-228-8722
email: g_desikan@yahoo.com
Immediate Past President
Wes Sanchez
703-228-8725
email: sanwesley@netscape.net
Public Relations Representative
Jennifer Shotlander, LCSW, CEAP
Tel: 571-272-2928
email: Jennifer.Shotlander@USPTO.GOV
Membership Chairperson
Currently vacant
Education Chairperson
Currently vacant
CHAPTER NOTICES:
Chapter notices can be viewed on our District of Columbia Chapter web site.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, VISIT OUR CHAPTER’S WEBSITE AT:
http://www.dceapa.org/
Please e-mail all changes to chapter page information, and all requests to post events, chapter documents and/or links to:
webeditor@eapassn.org
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