Speakers
Alexander, Penny
MSW, is the Director of International and Part-Time Programs at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Prior to joining Boston College, she worked internationally for almost seven years with Habitat for Humanity International in a variety of capacities ranging from organizational development to doing participatory program evaluations.
Brennan, Lisa
MTS., is Director of Communications and Resource Development at Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Childrens Hospital Boston. Ms. Brennan’s brings over 20 years of experience in non profit management and organizational development. Ms. Brennan worked with Habitat for Humanity International to create the organizations first diaspora fund raising initiative for the Africa and Middle East Region, […]
Briar-Lawson, Katharine
Ph.D., is Dean and Professor at the School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany, SUNY. Dr. Briar-Lawson is an experienced academic administrator and national expert on family focused practice and child and family policy. Among her books (co-authored) are Family-Centered Policies & Practices: International Implications (2001) and (co-edited) Innovative Practices with Vulnerable Children […]
Chiavaras, Anastos
Is the University Risk Manager for Boston College. In this position, he is responsible for Risk Management throughout the University. Boston College commits itself to the highest standards of teaching and research in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and to the pursuit of a just society through its own accomplishments, the work of […]
Flynn, Marilyn S.
received her PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she remained as a member of the School of Social Work faculty until joining The University of Michigan faculty in 1985. She subsequently became Director of the School of Social Work at Michigan State University and Director of the Institute for Public Policy […]
Gammonley, Denise
Ph.D., L.C.S.W. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work, University of Central Florida and is a 2006-2008 Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar. Dr. Gammonley’s scholarship and research in international social work addresses ethically grounded approaches to study abroad, strategies to integrate globalization across the curriculum, and transnational relationships among intergenerational Latino […]
Godenzi, Alberto
Ph.D., is Professor and Dean of the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Dr. Godenzi served on CSWE’s Board of Directors and has been co-chair of NADD’s International Task Force. His research interests include interpersonal violence, peace and conflict, gender and society and HIV/AIDS. He has published extensively in the United States and in […]
Gonzalez, Alejandra
(TBC), Director of Field Education and faculty member at the Department of Social Work at Alberto Hurtado University in Santiago de Chile.
Harachi, Tracy W.
Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Washington. Her research focus seeks to understand the familial and environmental processes that influence and impact youth, particularly the impacts of migration. She is Principal Investigator on a longitudinal study examining the developmental trajectories of Cambodian and Vietnamese children. Her expertise related to […]
Harrington, Irma
MSSW, LMSW-AP is Associate Professor and Director of the social work program at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. She serves as a member of the National Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors International Committee. Her current research focuses on how social work programs infuse international content into the curricula.
Hartman, Eric
is the Executive Director of Amizade Global Service-Learning. Amizade has a 14-year record of connecting people with communities for intercultural service and learning worldwide, and it has done so primarily through a social enterprise model. Eric is currently finishing his dissertation on global service-learning methodology and outcomes at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of […]
Healy, Lynne
Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the Center for International Social Work Studies at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. She is the Secretary of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, a past Chair of the CSWE International Commission and is a member of the NGO Social Development Committee at the […]
Hernandez, Santos
Ph.D., Dean and Professor, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Prior to joining UTA, he was Professor and Dean of the Worden School of Social Service at Our Lady of the Lake University. He also has served on the social work faculties of California State University, Fresno, the University of […]
Ihrig, Eileen
MSW, University of Denver, is Director of International Programs at Tulane School of Social Work. She is responsible for the development, oversight, and coordination of all aspects of the School’s international programs. For the 10 years prior to joining Tulane School of Social Work, Eileen has worked internationally implementing numerous programs with Peace Corps, United […]
Kane, Constance
Is currently the Senior Advisor/West Africa for World Education. She is the Vice Chair of the Global Reporting Initiative’s Stakeholder Council, and a Director of The Global Action Network (GAN-Net). Key interests are the education and empowerment of girls and women, promoting effective corporate -community engagement and determining the most effective ways to measure impact […]
Kendall, Katherine
Ph.D., Born 1910 in the Highlands of Scotland, settled with family in Chicago in 1920. B.A. University of Illinois, 1933; M.A. Louisiana State University, 1939; Ph.D., School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, 1950. Major Positions: Assistant Director for Training, Home Service, American Red Cross; Assistant Director, Inter-American Unit & later Training Supervisor, International […]
Kondrat, Mary Ellen
Ph.D., Dean and Professor, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas. Previously, she served as Dean at Louisiana State University. Earlier, as faculty member at Ohio State, she developed OSU’s first study abroad program in India, and directed that program from 1994 to 2003. She has been involved in other international activities, including consultation for […]
Link, Rosemary J.
Ph.D, is Professor of Social Work at Augsburg College Minnesota and Chair of the Board of Southside Family Nurturing Center. Dr. Link is currently on leave from the MSW program as she serves as Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr Link taught in social work, leadership and peace studies […]
Lombe, Margaret
Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College. Dr. Lombe teaches in the Global Practice concentration at BC. As a scholar in the field of capacity-building and social development she participated in an Expert Group Meeting on Creating an Inclusive Society organized by the Division for Social Policy […]
Mama, Robin S.
Ph.D., Professor and Chair, MSW Program Director, Department of Social Work, Monmouth University, received her BSW degree from College Misericordia, in Dallas, PA and her Master of Social Service, Master of Law and Social Policy and Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr College. As a staff member at the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health, […]
Marks, Ron
Ph.D., Dean and Professor, School of Social Work, Tulane University. Dr. Marks has been working to establish a global social work program at Tulane for several years. He has led programs to Central America, Cuba and, for the last eight years, to north India where he has been working directly with the Tibetan refugee community. […]
Mathiesen, Sally
Ph.D., LCSW, is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at San Diego State University. Her research agenda includes mental health over the lifespan, including co-occurring disorders in adults and mental health in the child welfare sector. Dr. Mathiesen’s research and practice in international social work and education includes multi-day training programs and […]
McCallion, Philip
Director of the University at Albany Center for Excellence in Aging Services, University at Albany.
Menon, Goutham
Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio School of Social Work. He is currently Vice-President for Communications and Public Relations for the International Consortium for Social Development and is Chair, Council on Conferences and Faculty Development, Council on Social Work Education.
Merrill, Martha
who holds degrees in Russian literature, Creative Writing, Higher Education Administration, and Islamic Studies, is the Dean of Academic Programs for the International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership, based in New York City. Previously, she was an Associate Professor at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, VT, where she taught Intercultural Communication as well […]
Miah, Mizanur
Ph.D., is the Director of the School of Social Work at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is a former Commissioner on the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of CSWE. He is on the NADD International Task Force and a member of the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD). Dr. Miah also serves as a Consultant to […]
Morris, Jane
is Head Librarian at the Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College. Prior to her appointment at BC, Jane Morris served as the Associate Director of Public Services and Acting Director at the Ginn Library at Tuft’s Fletcher School for Law and Diplomacy.
Munoz, Jesse
LCSW, Director of Field Work at Dominican University has mentored and placed students at domestic and international social work organizations. He developed the Social Work student and faculty Exchange Program with the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, in Aguas. Mexico. He developed internship opportunities in Quito Ecuador, Cape Town, Pretoria, and Durban South Africa, Nairobi Kenya, […]
Muriu, Muthoni
is Director of Regional Programs at Oxfam America. Ms. Muriu provides strategic guidance and practical management to all seven Regional Offices. Prior to joining Oxfam America in October 2006, Ms. Muriu worked for Oxfam Great Britain as Regional Program Manager for West Africa. She previously held the position of Head of Pan African Trade Policy […]
Nayar, Usha S.
Ph.D., is the former Provost of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India and currently Visiting Professor at George Warren Brown
School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Nayar has over 30 years of experience in research, teaching an consulting both at the national and international arena. Her areas of specialization are […]
Olsen, Jody K.
Ph.D., was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate in February 2002 to serve as the deputy director of the Peace Corps. Dr. Olsen’s distinguished career at the Peace Corps began in the agency’s earliest years, when she served as a Volunteer in Tunisia from 1966 to 1968, teaching […]
Raymond, Frank
Ph.D., has published extensively, primarily in the areas of administration, education, technology, and international social work. He has held leadership positions in NASW, CSWE, NADDSSW (including presidency), and the International Consortium for Social Development (currently president). After working in a variety of practice and academic settings, he joined the faculty of the College of Social […]
Razack, Narda
Ph.D., Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director, York University School of Social Work. Dr. Razack’s research primarily focuses on North-South relations, globalization and international social work, critical race theory, issues of post-colonialism and critical practice. She is the author of the book Transforming the Field: Critical Anti-racist and Anti-oppressive Perspectives for the Human Services Practicum […]
Rodgers, Mark E.
Ph.D., is Dean and Professor at the Graduate School of Social Work at Dominican University. His scholarship interests include international social work, health and social welfare policy, community development and social work practice techniques. In 1998, Dr. Rodgers led the establishment of the first MSW program in America with an international concentration, including field internships […]
Rotabi, Karen
Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University. Her practice background includes international development work in Central America where she was initially a Peace Corps Volunteer and then later worked for the agency as a technical trainer in health and youth development. Her publications include ethically grounded approaches to international learning and […]
Rowe, William
Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the School Social Work at the University of South Florida. He holds appointments in the College of Public Health, the Aids Education and Training Center, and the Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Rowe has worked extensively in the fields of social work education, child welfare, corrections, Health and HIV. He […]
Schatz, Mona
Professor, Division of Social Work, University of Wyoming.
Schmitz, Cathryne
Ph.D., Professor and Department Chairperson/Director, University of North Carolina, Greensboro/North Carolina A&T State University. Dr. Schmitz received her MSW from the University of Washington and her Ph.D. in social work from Ohio State University. She has extensive experience in the fields of leadership and administration. Much of her scholarship focuses on oppression, diversity, poverty, leadership, […]
Sherraden, Michael
Ph.D., Youngdahl Professor of Social Development,Director, Center for Social Development, Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis.
Sowers, Karen M.
Ph.D., was appointed Professor and Dean of the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in August 1997. She served as Director of the School of Social Work at Florida International University from June 1994 to August 1997 and as the Undergraduate Program Director of the School of Social Work at Florida […]
Watkins, Julia M.
Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Council on Social Work Education. Previously, she served for 10 years as the President of the American University in Bulgaria. Dr. Watkins received an MSW and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah. Before her tenure at the American University in Bulgaria, she was a […]