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The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is a leader in social work and nursing education and research. The school integrates the science of social work with real-world practice to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals...
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Sara Kintzle
Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation and Research Research Associate Professor of Social Work
Sara Kintzle studies the experiences of individuals who have served in the military, and the transition from active duty to civilian life.
Military Transition Military Social Work Education National Guard Military Social Work Sexual Trauma in the Military Veteran Employment Diversity and Inclusion in the Military
Tracie Kirkland
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Department of Nursing
Adult and pediatric nurse practitioner
Occupational Health Retail Health Pediatrics Hydration and Glucose Regulation Corporate Health
Stacy Kratz
Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work
Dr Kratz focuses on the best and smartest ways to change everything, especially using the sport platform for social justice and peace.
Faculty Development Sport Social Work Sport for Social Justice and Peace Social Development/Policy Sport for Social Development United Nations Sustainabale Development Goals Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society Community of Practice Design Thinking Qualitative Research Design Substance Abuse Hiv/Aids Behavioral Health Addiction Professional Constructivist Grounded Theory Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy Refugee Mental Health and Resilience
Helen Land
Associate Professor of Social Work
Helen Land focuses on how culture, gender, stress, coping, and spirituality affect physical and mental well-being in vulnerable populations,
Health Spirituality Gender Social Work Education Social Work Culture Stress Coping and Resilience Mental Health
Jungeun Olivia Lee
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Jungeun Olivia Lee focuses on a relationship among SES, adverse childhood experiences, substance use, and its comorbid mental health.
SES Childhood Adversity Life Course Human Development Substance use
Terri Lee
Assistant Regional Field Director VAC North Region Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education
Social work expert, with a penchant for integrative learning strategies.
Healthcare Domestic Violence (Partner and Victim) Virtual Learning Field Education Integrative Learning Chemical Dependency Employee Assistance Programs
Jennifer Lewis
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work
Integrated health and mental health expert, focusing on HIV, suicide prevention, stress, trauma and resilience.
Psychotherapy Mental Health Adults and Healthy Aging Health
Karen Lincoln
Associate Professor of Social Work
Dr. Lincoln's research focuses on stress, aging, and mental health disparities
Alzheimer Disease Minority Health Social Networks African American Families Social Work Social Support Stress and Coping Caregiving
Omar Lopez
Director of Stipend Programs Clinical Professor of Social Work Field Education
Specializes in the administration of grant-funded initiatives with a focus on workforce development programs that train MSW students.
Advocacy Social Services for Families Workforce Development Initiatives Immigration Social Work Child Welfare Issues Macro Social Work Social Work Education Higher Education Administration
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