June 08, 2006

Sebelius names Kansans to ensure professionalism in behavioral sciences
Governor makes appointments to Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

To help protect the health and well-being of Kansans utilizing the various services offered by behavioral health professionals, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Amory Lovin and Sharon Stuewe to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

“Psychologists, social workers and counselors provide important services Kansas families rely on,” said Governor Sebelius. “This board ensures those practitioners maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics.”

The Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board was established in 1980 to license and regulate psychologists and social workers in Kansas. The Board works to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare from unlawful or unprofessional practitioners who fall under the board’s jurisdiction. Both appointees will serve a four-year term.

Lovin, Kansas City, has been working in the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office since June 2004 as assistant district attorney. She has also worked for Kansas Legal Services as a staff attorney and as a fiscal analyst for the Kansas Legislative Research Department.

Stuewe, Maple Hill, is a licensed clinical specialist social worker and has 12 years of experience providing direct social work services to children, adolescents and families. Currently, she works as an assessment team social worker for the Topeka school district. Stuewe is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and served as president of the Kansas Association of School Social Workers from 2003 to 2005.

In addition, Sebelius reappointed the following individuals to serve four-year terms:

• Wes Jones, Emporia
• Ronald McNish, Overland Park