People

Brad Richardson

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.
Wendy  Rickman

Wendy Rickman, LISW

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Wendy Rickman is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Katie L. Ries

Katie L. Ries, MSW, LMSW

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Palliative Care Social Work Specialist
Katie L. Ries is an adjunct instructor and palliative care social work specialist in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Meg Ronnenberg

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.
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Kendra Rooney, MSW

Title/Position
PhD Student
Kendra Rooney has worked in the social services field for several years in a variety of different capacities, from behavioral health to community organizing.
Katie N. Russell

Katie N. Russell

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Katie N. Russell is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Nadia Sabbagh

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christine Sherrod, MSW, LMSW

Title/Position
PhD Student
Christine Sherrod aims to explore how design, moral leadership, and social work education intersect to prepare future professionals for complex policy, political, and environmental challenges.
Alecia Smith

Alecia Smith, MSW

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Alecia Smith is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Yolanda Spears

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.
Kylie Spies

Kylie Spies

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Kylie Spies is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Morgan Stangl

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.
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Sarah Stevens, MA, MSW, LISW, LIMHP

Title/Position
Sioux City practicum and program administrator
Visiting Assistant Professor
Sarah Stevens is a visiting assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Eileen Swoboda

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.
Daniel Tallman

Daniel Tallman

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Daniel Tallman is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa,
Peggy_Tropser

Peggy Trosper, MSW

Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor
Practicum Administrator – Des Moines
Peggy L. Trosper is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Marcia Valadez

Marcia Valadez, EdD, MSW, LCSW

Title/Position
Practicum Education Program Coordinator
Adjunct Instructor
Marcia Valadez is an adjunct instructor and practicum education program coordinator in Iowa City for the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Bob Vander Beek

Bob Vander Beek, ABD

Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Bob Vander Beek, Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Catherine Vandraska

Catherine Vandraska

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Catherine Vandraska is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Christopher Veeh

Chris Veeh, PhD, MSW

Title/Position
PhD Program Director
Associate Professor
Christopher Veeh is an associate professor and PhD program director in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Anne Ventullo

Anne Ventullo, MSW, LISW

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Anne Ventullo is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Yi (April) Wang

Yi (April) Wang, PhD

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Yi (April) Wang is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
Holly Wasion

Holly Wasion

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Holly Wasion is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.
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Sharaine Webster, MSW, LISW, IADC

Title/Position
Former Clinical Assistant Professor
Sharaine Webster (d. 2025) was a highly respected Clinical Assistant Professor and licensed mental health professional whose work has left a lasting impact on the state of Iowa.
Marit Westrich

Marit Westrich

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor
Marit Westrich is an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.