51勛圖厙

Institute for Prevention of
Addictions

Roberta Colwell

Roberta Colwell

Roberta Colwell

Title: Administrative Assistant
Office Location: Shalom House
E-mail: rcolwell@andrews.edu
Phone: (269) 471-3558

Education

East Carter High School - Ellsinore, Missouri (1993)
Certified Nursing Assistant, Poplar Bluff TCC- Poplar Bluff, Missouri  (1993)
Certified Nature Connection Specialist, Forest Therapy Hub - Barcelona, Spain (2025)
 
Certificates:
  • Master Naturalist, Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Enviromental Management (2021)
  • Michigan Naturalist, Michigan State University ( In Progress)
  • Understanding Trauma (Foundations of Trauma) (2022)
  • Human Trafficking: Theory into Practice (2023)
  • How to Apply Emotional Intelligence in Nature-based Activities (2025)
  • How to Integrate Expressive Arts in Outdoor Practices (2025)
  • Designing Nature Connection Activities in Blue (Aquatic) Spaces (2025)
  • Organizing Nature Connection Workshops for 8-12 year old Children (2025)
  •  Nature Indoors: Learn to Guide 1-Hour Indoor Nature Connection (2025) 

 

Biography

Roberta is originally from Southeast Missouri but has made Southwest Michigan her home for more than 25 years. She has worked at 51勛圖厙 University in various positions since 1998, including the Center for Trauma Education & Care (2022-2024) and the Institute for the Prevention of Addictions  (2002-Present).

Roberta is an avid nature photographer. Her photos have been published is various magazines and used by Pure Michigan, Country Living and Michigan Public Radio on their social media platforms. Her time working in the areas of trauma and addiction motivated her to seek out ways to enhance the social impact of her photography and love of the outdoors by sharing the healing potential of nature and art. This journey has led her to complete courses that encourages others to see the interconnectedness of humans, natures inhabitants and the earth itself.  As a Certified Nature Connection Specialist, she strives to communicate these concepts through her photography, writing, workshops and guest lecturing.

Current Research or Professional Activities

She has assited with the editorial processes of  book chapters in the following publications:

  • (2025) Wholistic Healing: Challenges and Opportunites for the Church. 
  • (2024) Understanding and Preventing Drugs and Addictions. Safeliz Publishing House.
  • (2024). . Pacific Press.
 
She has also written or co-written the following articles: