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Lee Ann Rawlins, Program Coordinator

Dr. Lee Ann R. Rawlins received her Ph.D from the University of Tennessee and is a Program Coordinator with Connections for Disability and Employment in the College of Education Health and Human Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville.   Dr. Rawlins has professional experiences in the areas of adult mental health, family support, geriatrics, and disability. Also, she teaches courses in Rehabilitation Counselor Education program in the areas of orientation, disability management, caseload management, job placement and development. Her research interests include geriatrics, caregiving, disability, and rehabilitation.

Dr. Lee Ann R. Rawlins is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Certified Family Educator (CFLE). She is currently researching the importance of the primary caregiving role in working with primary caregivers to individuals with age-related fragility and individuals with disabilities. She enjoys playing softball, weight training, traveling, meeting new people, and spending time with her husband and daughter Jessie.

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Connections for Disability and Employment

Email: lrawlin1@utk.edu