He graduated with a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University and later earned a Masters of Education degree in Health Education from Penn State University. Prior to his position in the Psych Clinic, he worked in mental health treatment venues in Philadelphia, Pa., Morgantown WV and at The Meadows Psychiatric Center in Centre Hall, Pa. Mr. Evans’ primary area of interest is treatment of severe and persistent mental illness using health education and community mental health models. He is interested in the application of the Recovery Model as it applies to mental health issues. Mr. Evans’ master’s thesis was entitled “Cultural Competence in Mental Health Education” and detailed the issues related to the development of a culturally appropriate mental health community health clinic. Mr. Evans’ hobbies include fishing and collecting rhythm and blues and jazz music.