Jamie C. Mardis, Ed.D. - profile information
More information about Jamie C. Mardis, Ed.D.
- Admstr III, Instructional Outreach Programs
- Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Short Bio
Dr. Jamie Mardis serves as the Instructional Programs Outreach Administrator, leading educational initiatives on heirs property across Alabama. She develops and delivers workshops, resources, and community programs that help families understand and address heirs property issues, prepare for meetings with legal counsel, and preserve their land for future generations. Through her work with the Alabama Heirs Property Alliance, Dr. Mardis helps strengthen family legacies by connecting education, research, and practical strategies for land retention and use.More bio information
Education
B.S. Psychology Tuskegee University 2013
M.S. PsychologyKeiser University2015
Doctor of Education in Community Care & Counseling: Marriage & Family TherapyLiberty University2024
Professional Experience
Dr. Mardis brings a multidisciplinary professional background that spans technical support, community education, and family services. In her current role supporting heirs property initiatives, she designs and delivers educational programs, coordinates outreach efforts, and works with attorneys, policymakers, and community partners to improve access to information and resources for families navigating land ownership challenges. Her earlier experience as a legal assistant provided hands-on exposure to estate planning and property-related legal processes, including research, document preparation, and client support. Additionally, her work in mental health and family services involved counseling, case management, and program implementation for youth and families, strengthening her ability to address complex family dynamics that often intersect with land ownership and succession planning.
Research
Dr. Mardis engages in applied research focused on heirs property, estate planning education, and family land retention, with an emphasis on translating research into practical tools for communities. Her work incorporates qualitative and community-informed approaches to better understand the legal, financial, and interpersonal challenges families face when managing inherited land. She has contributed to publications addressing family landownership, disaster preparedness for landowners, and strategies for navigating family conversations about heirs property. Through interdisciplinary collaboration with agricultural economists, legal professionals, and extension specialists, her research supports the development of educational programming and outreach initiatives that strengthen land stewardship and informed decision-making among family landowners.
Extension Experience
Dr. Mardis has extensive outreach experience working directly with communities across Alabama to address heirs property challenges through education and resource coordination. Her work includes organizing and leading workshops, multi-session education series, and community events that help families understand property ownership issues, navigate available resources, and take practical steps toward clear title and long-term land stewardship. She regularly collaborates with attorneys, agricultural professionals, and partner organizations to ensure that outreach efforts are informative, accessible, and aligned with the needs of families and landowners. Through these initiatives, Dr. Mardis has helped expand awareness of heirs property, strengthen connections between communities and service providers, and support families as they prepare for the legal and planning processes involved in resolving ownership issues.
