ALICIA BROOKS,

ALICIA BROOKS completed a Master of Science in pastoral counseling from Loyola University, Maryland in May 2011 and was licensed as a graduate professional counselor in Maryland in September 2011. In December, she is beginning work as a family therapist for Catholic Charities in Baltimore, MD. She is continuing to make her way through the ordination process in the United Methodist Church. She lives in her hometown of Annapolis, MD, where she is active in her home church and a local running club. In 2011, Alicia completed her second marathon (NYC) and her first triathlon. She blogs about counseling and running at http://aliciatheactivelistener.blogspot.com.