Dr. Haskins is a retired Counselor Educator (25 years) and received her Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling (Loyola College, Maryland now Loyola University MD), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and, an Approved Supervisor (MD). Dr. Haskins is an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor- II, Board Approved Clinical Consultant & International Clergy Lay Problem Gambling and Spiritual Outreach. She is President Emerita of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling and is a recognized leader for 30 years in disordered gambling, health equity, and community wellness. She received the 2021 Monsignor Joseph Dunne Lifetime Achievement Award in Advocacy.