Hall of Fame
EDUCATION
• Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (2002-2008); Doctor of Philosophy, General Human Services
• Howard University, Washington, DC (2000-2002); Masters of Social Work, Family and Child Welfare
• Bowie State University (BSU), Bowie, MD (1993- 1998); Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Minor: Social Work
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ATHLETIC
• Appointed team Co-Captain, Bowie State University (BSU) Women’s Basketball during the 1997-98 season.
• Directed by an incredible work ethic, Dr, Cavanaugh was the most consistent player during the 1997-98 season and posted career numbers in scoring and rebounding as the Lady Bulldogs finished with a 28-2 record.
• Voted Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Player of the Week, CIAA Semifinals Player of the Game, Bryant College All-Tournament Team, and South Atlantic Regional All-Tournament Team, 1997-98.
• Propelled the Lady Bulldogs to their second consecutive CIAA title, also led the team to the NCAA Division II “Sweet 16” for the third consecutive year, averaging 18 points and 13 points in the South Atlantic Regional Tournament.
• Selected as a two-time Best-Western Holiday Classic Tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP) during the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons.
• Voted Bowie State University’s Faculty and Staff’s Most Valuable Player and the Student Government Association’s Most Outstanding Senior in 1998.
• 2015 and 2016 BSU Sports Hall of Fame Team Inductee, 1996-97 and 1997-98 Women’s CIAA Championship Basketball Teams.
• Offered a contract to play professionally in Israel and tried out for the Washington Mystics, 1998.
• Selected as Girls Basketball MVP, Woodrow Wilson High School, District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) Girls Basketball Champions, and DCIAA All Star MVP, 1993.
• Selected as All-Met Girls Basketball, 1992-93, All-Met Honorable Mention, All DCIAA 1991-92, 1992-93
• Voted by the Washington Post as the DCIAA Girls Basketball Player of the Year, 1993.
• Georgetown University Classic MVP, Blair Classic MVP, and Jelleff Summer League All Star MVP, 1992
• Captain (1992-93) and Co-Captain (1991-92) Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, DC.
OTHER AWARDS
• National Dean’s List, 2002 and BSU Dean’s List, 1997-98
• Pigskins Club of Washington Leadership and Appreciation Award, 1998;
• Who’s Who in Sports, 1991-92
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
• Bowie State University National Alumni Association, Inc., Life Member
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
• Uniformed Services, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer, Commander (O-5) (2003-Present)
• United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration: Senior Public Health Advisor, Bureau of Health Workforce, Division of Health Careers and Financial Support (2017-Present); Senior Public Health Analyst, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Division of Policy and Data (2015-2017); Senior Public Health Analyst, Office of Women’s Health (2010-2015); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (2007-2010), Public Health Advisor, Center for Mental Health Services, Suicide Prevention Branch
• Social Work Therapist, National Capital Station (2007-2011)
• Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Friendship Collegiate Academy (2013-2016); Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, National Cathedral School (2005-2007); Legacy Semi-Professional Women’s Basketball Travel Team (1998-2000); Girls Basketball Summer League Coach, Wilson High School (1998)
FAMILY
• Husband, Donald Cavanaugh, Jr.,
Children, Donald Cavanaugh, III, Tanise Cavanaugh and Madisen Cavanaugh
• Parents, Denise Rich (Mother), Michael Rich (embraced Father, deceased), James Wilson
(Father)
