Mary Louise Pfeiffer
19160 NE 19 Place
North Miami Beach, Florida 33179-4316
(305) 936-1494
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EDUCATION:
LL.M. St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL
Master of Laws in Intercultural Human Rights
M.A. Florida International University, Miami, FL, Master of
Arts in Religious Studies
B.A. Religious Studies, Dean’s List
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Art/ Design
A.S. Tidewater College, Virginia Beach, VA
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major : Biology Minor: Geology
R.T.Stouder Memorial Hospital, Troy, OH
Graduate, Radiological Sciences
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Undergraduate Studies, Arts and Sciences
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Florida International University:
Fellow, The Honors College, Visiting Professor
Department of Religious Studies, Adjunct Professor
Native American Religions, Healers & Mediums,World Religions,
Religion in America,Religion Analysis & Interpretation,
Department of Women’s Studies, Adjunct Professor, Native American Women
Larkin Community Hospital, Inc., Miami, FL
Breast Imaging Suite Consultant and Specialist, Instructor for Surgeons and Mammographers, Breast Biopsies
Tenet Hialeah Hospital, Miami, FL
Breast Biopsy Specialist Instructor: Surgeons and Mammographers
National School of Technology, North Miami Beach, FL
Director of Continuing Education, Instructor-Medical Division
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Instructor: Surgery and Portable Team, Radiological Technology Students, University of Miami, Medical School Interns
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Caressa by Perry-Pfeiffer, North Miami Beach, FL
Aromatic Therapy Packs; Designer/Partner
Pfeiffer Originals, Miami FL
Art-Glass Studio, Design and Production, Owner/Operator
Miami Country Day School, Substitute Teacher, Miami Shores, FL
Larkin Community Hospital, Inc., Miami, FL
Breast Suite Consultant and Specialist
Hialeah Hospital (Tenet-Health Systems), Hialeah, FL
Breast Biopsy Specialist
Miami Heart Institute, Miami Beach, FL
Special Imaging Coordinator, Radiology Department
Breast Biopsy (ABBI) Specialist
National School of Technology, North Miami Beach, FL
Director of Continuing Education, Instructor
Mark J. Sinnreich, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Miami Beach, FL
Radiographer
Cedars Medical Center, Miami, FL
Mammography Specialist, Patient Coordinator
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Radiology Department
AWARDS:
Who’s Who in America, 2008
Who’s Who of American Women, 2007, 2008
Fellow, The Honors College, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Advisory Board of Directors, College of Arts and Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Women’s Studies Board of Advisors (President 2008-2009), Florida International University, Miami, FL
Outstanding Service to the Religious Studies Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, April 2002; April 2000
Alumni Association Torch Award, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 2000
Fifth/Sixth Tribal Sovereignty Symposiums, Steering Committee and Board, St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL, February 2000; September 2001
Theta Alpha Kappa, Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter, National Honor Society for Religious Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Virginia Society of Radiography, Annual Convention, Virginia Beach, VA; First Prize, Staff Paper and Presentation: The Hazards of Asbestos in Shipyard Workers: Lung Disease and The Silent Killer: Asbestosis
Phi Theta Kappa, National Scholastic Honor Society for Junior Colleges, Virginia Beach, VA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Theta Alpha Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa
American Academy of Religion
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Mammography (Retired)
Alumni Association: Life Member, Florida International University
Native American Indian Museum, Charter Member, Founders Circle
PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
American Cancer Society, Lecturer, Breast Care
PACE- Performing Arts for Community and Education, Miami, FL
Volunteer Chair, Hospitality Coordinator
Navy Relief Society, Meridian, MS, Counselor, Acting
Chairperson, 2000 Volunteer Hours
Naval Officers’ Wives Clubs, Oceana, VA, President; Secretary-Treasurer; Chairperson: POW/MIA Committee
Episcopal Youth Work: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, South Miami, FL,
Adult Director
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS:
NCHC Mongraph Series, Shatter the Glassy Stare: Implementing Experiential Learning in Higher Education, “From Cigarettes to the ‘Stacks’ and Beyond,” 2008
Contesting Sacred Space in Secular America: The Circle in the Heart of Miami, University of South Carolina English Department, “Communities in Crisis: Isolation, Desecreation, Tranformation in the 20th Century, 2007
Resacralizing Place: An American Indian Land Ethic of Sacred Sites and the Miami Circle, Master’s Thesis, Florida International University 2004
American Indian Spirituality, Fulford Methodist Church, May, 2004
Dade County Environmental Handbook, Current Edition in Progress:
Author/Editor for sections: Florida Indians, Miami Circle, Florida’s National Parks, Florida’s State Parks, FIU Preserve
Basic Radiography. National School of Technology and Ward Stone College, Inc.
Asbestosis: This Silent Killer. Virginia Society of Radiologic Technonogists, Annual Convention Publication
REFERENCES:
Letters of Reference available upon request from the following persons who have written recommendations on my behalf:
Dr. James Huchingson
Department of Religious Studies, DM 302
Florida International University
University Park Campus
Miami, FL 33199
Professor Dr. iur. Siegfried Wiessner
St. Thomas University School of Law
LL.M. ICHR Program Director
16400 NW 32nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33054-6459
Dr. Lesley Northup, Dean
The Honor College, DM 233
Florida International University
Miami, FL 33199
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