2021 Department of HDFS Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient Jason Lehman (Family Studies ’04) Messiah Univeristy Apr 2021 The faculty of the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Department has selected Jason Lehman as the recipient for the 2021 Department of Human Development and Family Science Outstanding Alumni Award! The award, initiated in 2012, is designed to recognize HDFS alumni for distinguished contributions to the service of individuals and families. Award recipients are posted on our HDFS Department website: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20406/our_alumniWe are proud to call Jason a graduate of… Show more The faculty of the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Department has selected Jason Lehman as the recipient for the 2021 Department of Human Development and Family Science Outstanding Alumni Award! The award, initiated in 2012, is designed to recognize HDFS alumni for distinguished contributions to the service of individuals and families. Award recipients are posted on our HDFS Department website: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20406/our_alumniWe are proud to call Jason a graduate of our bachelor’s program in Family Studies, and are pleased that he has since earned a master’s degree in School Counseling from Messiah College, as well. The HDFS faculty applauds his work at Bethany Christian Services where he served in multiple roles including Post Adoption Specialist and most recently as a Licensing and Recruitment Supervisor. It is heartwarming to realize the positive impact Jason makes on the lives of vulnerable children and families. We are also impressed by his attainment of the National Council on Family Relations’ Certified Family Life Educator designation. Relatedly, he has spoken into the profession by contributing to the field and publishing about his experience as a family life educator. For instance, he recently had an article published in the NCFR Network entitled “On the front line: My journey as a family life educator in child welfare.” These are laudable professional accomplishments!! In addition, we can’t think of an alumni who is more willing to contribute to the continuing success of our students and Human Development and Family Science program. We have appreciated Jason’s eagerness to respond to any call for help whether it be teaching courses or serving as a guest speaker. For this, we are grateful.We also appreciate Jason’s love and commitment to his own family. Jason and his wife have seven children and one grandchild. Congratulations, Jason! Show less

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