I am a minister of Jesus Christ and a native of Columbus, Ohio. I am married to Pastor Tyrone Bays Sr. of Christ n Us Ministries Outreach and Crisis Center, and I serve as a chief minister of the same ministry as well as several others throughout the United States. I began my ministerial journey in 1992, and after evangelizing throughout the shelters of Columbus, my husband and I established the Outreach and Crisis Counseling Services umbrella. We planted our first church in April of 2002, and we pastor side by side to this day. I worked as an administrative assistant and billing manager for a private Oncology Practice in Westerville, Ohio,
for over 15 years before going back to school to begin my higher education journey pursuing my passion, counseling. I hold a bachelor’s degree in substance abuse counseling from Ohio Christian University, a master’s degree in human services with a marriage & family counseling focus from Liberty University, and a Ph.D. in human services from Capella University. I am a licensed minister, chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor, and board-certified Christian counselor. I hold memberships in the Tau Upsilon Alpha National Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success. In 2013, I returned to my Alma Mater at Ohio Christian University of Circleville, Ohio , to fill an adjunct position in the Adult Bachelor’s Substance Abuse Counseling program, where I still serve on a contingent basis. I own and operate an Ohio State Licensed addiction agency located on the west side of Columbus, Springfield, and Athens, Ohio. My husband and I have been married for nearly 27 years, raising 6 children and having 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, who are the apples of our eyes. Our favorite hobby of traveling has currently led us throughout the U.S., leaving only 6 states left to visit. Antoinette Vicks | Department of Behavioral Sciences
I am joining the UAGC faculty as an Assistant Professor in the BA in Social and Criminal Justice program. I hold a Ph.D. in criminal justice from Walden University, a Master of Science in psychology from Walden University, a Master of Arts in health administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Science in investigative studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. I have worked as a Forensic Investigator or Medicolegal Death Investigator for 14 years as well as an expert witness and consultant pertaining to death investigations, and I have
conducted trainings and conferences on issues pertaining to the criminal justice system and my role as an investigator. I encourage students to never put time constraints on achieving their goals and often reminds them that they are closer today than they were yesterday. I often share that I was once a working adult and parent returning to complete my degree, so I understand the unique challenges they may face. My favorite thing about teaching is sharing my knowledge, skills, and expertise however, I feel it is just as important that students share their knowledge and insight to create and encourage a healthy exchange. This exchange of ideas supports and enhances the learning experience and hopefully resonates with learners.
Jenna Potokar | Department of Advanced Management Studies
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