People

Lorraine Dorfman

Lorraine Dorfman, PhD

Title/Position
Professor Emerita
Dr. Lorraine T. Dorfman researches gerontology, focusing on retirement adjustment, aging, family dynamics, and gerontology education, with a special interest in life transitions and adaptation.
Iry Eicher

Iry Eicher, LMSW

Title/Position
Social Work Academic Advisor
Learn more about Iry Eicher, social work academic advisor at the University of Iowa.
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Yvonne Farley, MSW

Title/Position
Visiting Assistant Professor
Social Work Clinical Practice Chair
Coordinator, Certificate in Resilience and Trauma Informed Perspectives
Yvonne Farley is a visiting assistant professor and Social Work Clinical Practice Chair at the University of Iowa.
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Taylor Ford, MSW, LISW

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Taylor Ford is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Megan Gilster

Megan E. Gilster, PhD, MSW

Title/Position
Associate Director
Associate Professor
Dr. Gilster is associate director and an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Gregory "GG" Gross

Gregory "GG" Gross

Title/Position
Visiting Instructor
GG is a visiting instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
May Guo

May Guo, PhD, FGSA

Title/Position
Professor
Dr. Guo is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Kerby  Hanson

Kerby Hanson

Title/Position
Visiting Instructor
Kerby Hanson is a visiting instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Carolyn Hartley

Carolyn Hartley, PhD

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Carolyn Hartley is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Motier Haskins

Motier F. Haskins, MSW

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Motier F. Haskins is an associate professor of instruction in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Ed Haycraft

Ed Haycraft, MSW, LISW, ACADC-NR

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Ed Haycraft is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Tessa Heeren

Tessa Heeren

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Tessa Heeren is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
CHabli

Chabli Hodge, LCSW-PIP

Title/Position
PhD Student
Chabli Hodge (she/her), a clinical social worker and educator, advances mental health access and social work education while directing field education and pursuing a PhD in social work.
Kara Houser

Kara Houser, MSW, LISW

Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor
Kara Houser is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Laura Iosbaker

Laura Iosbaker

Title/Position
Visiting Assistant Professor
Laura Iosbaker is a visiting assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Bob Jackson

Bob Jackson, MSW

Title/Position
Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Bob Jackson, Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
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Haelim Jeong, PhD, LICSW

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Haelim Jeong is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
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Jay Kayser, PhD, MSW, MS, LCSW

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Jay Kayser researches how social relationships and stressful experiences affect mental and cognitive health in older adults, with a focus on developing accessible interventions to support aging populations.
Patricia Kelley

Patricia Kelley, PhD

Title/Position
Professor Emerita
Learn more about Patricia Kelley, Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Julie King

Julie King, MSW, LISW

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Julie King is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Julia Kleinschmit

Julia Kleinschmit, MSW

Title/Position
Clinical Professor
Since 1999, Julia Kleinschmit has taught and coordinated the Part-Time MSW Program, focusing on research, policy, diversity, and reducing minority youth in child welfare and detention.
Lauren Kostoglanis

Lauren Kostoglanis, BASW, MSW, LMSW

Title/Position
Admissions Specialist
Lauren Kostoglanis earned her BA in Social Work and English from the University of Iowa and an MSW from Loyola Chicago, specializing in social service leadership.
Dana Cheek

Dana Kozisek, PhD, LISW, CADC

Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor
Practicum Administrator, Online
Dana Kozisek is an assistant director of practicum and an assistant professor of practice in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Madison Kyle

Madison Kyle

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Madison Kyle is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Jeremy Laughery

Jeremy Laughery, MA

Title/Position
Departmental Graduate Coordinator
Jeremy Laughery (he/they) is the Departmental Graduate Coordinator for the School of Social Work. He provides support with enrollment management, academic program management, and academic standards and curricular policies. He also serves as the designated graduate coordinator for the SSW PhD program.
Holly Lear

Holly Lear

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Holly Lear is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Amy Lemke

Amy Lemke, MSW, LISW, LCSW

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Amy Lemke is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
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Harmony Linden, MSW, LISW

Title/Position
Resilience and Trauma-Informed Perspectives Certificate Coordinator
Clinical Assistant Professor
Harmony Linden is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Megan Matthews

Megan Matthews

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Megan Matthews is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
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Carrie Means, MSW, LISW

Title/Position
PhD Student
Carrie Means (she/her) researches caregiving, focusing on caregivers of children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical needs. She also advocates for experiential learning opportunities.