People
Liz Mendez-Shannon, PhD, MSW
Title/Position
Practicum Administrator, BASW
Clinical Associate Professor
Learn more about Liz Mendez-Shannon, clinical associate professor and practicum administrator for the BASW program in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Susan Murty, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Professor Emerita
Learn more about Susan Murty, Associate Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Lauryn Muzny, MSW, MACJ
Title/Position
PhD Student
Lauryn Muzny, MSW, MACJ, is a social work researcher focused on judicial system reform for children and families. She holds an MSW and an MA in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University and a BS in Business Administration/Non-Profit Administration from Fresno Pacific University.
Mary Newcomb
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Mary Newcomb is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Alison Oliver, MSW
Title/Position
BA Program Director
Associate Professor of Instruction
Alison Oliver is an associate professor of instruction and BA program director in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Sarah Oliver, PhD, MSW
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Sarah Oliver is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Elias Ortiz
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Elias Ortiz is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Jill Padgett
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Jill Padgett is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Nicholas Payton
Title/Position
Visiting Instructor
Nicholas Payton is a visiting instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Tomeka Petersen, MSW, LISW
Title/Position
Program and Admissions Manager
Tomeka Petersen, LISW, supports prospective students, program planning, student success, and alumni services. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MSW from Simmons College.
Kat Pham, MSW, LISW
Title/Position
PhD Student
Kat is a clinical social worker whose interests focus on the intersection of social work and the criminal justice system - particularly the experiences of at-risk clients and first responders. She is also passionate about improving care and support for military service members and their families.
Jenni Plathe
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Jenni Plathe is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Salome Raheim, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Professor Emerita
Salome Raheim is an Associate Professor Emerita at the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Melanie Reed, MSW
Title/Position
Program Specialist
Melanie Reed is a Program Specialist in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Okpara Rice, MSW
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Okpara Rice is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Brad Richardson, PhD
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Research Director, NRCFCP
Research Scientist/Engineer
Brad Richardson is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Director, as well as research director of the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice at the University of Iowa.
Christina Rodriguez
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Christina Rodriguez is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Megan Ronnenberg, MSW, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Megan Ronnenberg is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Kendra Rooney, MSW
Title/Position
PhD Student
Kendra Rooney (she/her) has worked in the social services field for several years in a variety of different capacities, from behavioral health to community organizing.
Nadia Sabbagh Steinberg, PhD, MSW, LMSW
Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor
Nadia Sabbagh Steinberg is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Sara Sanders, PhD, MSW
Title/Position
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hartford Faculty Scholar
Professor
Dr. Sara Sanders is the Dean of the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Ed Saunders, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Professor Emeritus
Lean more about Ed Saunders, Associate Professor Emeritus at the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Jeanne Saunders, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Professor Emerita
Learn more about Jeanne Saunders, Associate Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Aynsley Scheffert, PhD, LICSW
Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Aynsley Scheffert is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Kelly Schulte, LMSW
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Kelly Schulte is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Christine Sherrod, MSW, LISW
Title/Position
PhD Student
Christine Sherrod is a clinical social worker whose work examines how young people experience identity and belonging within digitally mediated environments. She studies both recreational and competitive video gaming to better understand implications for behavioral health practice.
Yolanda Spears, MSW, LMSW
Title/Position
Clinical Associate Professor
Coordinator, Certificate in Critical Cultural Competence
Yolanda D. Spears is a clinical associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Morgan Stangl, MSW, LMSW
Title/Position
PhD Student
Morgan Stangl's primary research interests involve examining the role of multi-cultural competency in higher education student services and counseling services.
Sarah Stevens, MA, LISW, LIMHP
Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor
Practicum Administrator, Sioux City
Sarah Stevens is an assistant director of practicum and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Eileen Swoboda, MSW, LISW
Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Eileen Swoboda is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
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