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Addictions
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Harm Reduction as a Bridge to Hepatitis C Treatment and Cure: A Holistic Approach
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Markanda Baugh, MSW, CCHW, MATS, CRP
– Ball State University
Presenter:
Greta Y. Slater, PhD, LCSW, MPA
– Ball State University
Addictions
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
MT
Addiction as Disability: Disparities in Accessing Federal Disability Income Benefits for Substance Use Disorders
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Alyssa D. Adwell, MSW, LICSW, SUDP (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University
Addictions
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Alternative Paths to Healing and Justice in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Addictions
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Identifying the connections between substance use and grief
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Addictions
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Building knowledge, building connections: How Child Welfare Addiction Fellows are changing practice and outcomes
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Presenter:
Mer W. Francis, PhD, MSW
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Presenter:
Katie N. Kim, LMSW, MFP Fellow
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Addictions
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Moving Beyond the Silence: Understanding and Supporting Grief in the Wake of Drug-Related Loss
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Jordan Dyett, PhD, LCSW
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Destiny Reed, MSW Student (she/they)
– University of Wyoming
Addictions
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Vilomah: Experiences of Grief and Loss Among Justice-Involved Women who Use Drugs
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Amy B. Smoyer, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University
Addictions
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Lived Experiences of Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Leaders in Adopting Harm Reduction Practices
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Elissa Kent, Ph.D. candidate, LMSW, CAADC, CCS, ADS-RT
– Northern Michigan University
Addictions
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Recovery Capital and Co-Occurring MH, SUD, and Disability: Effects on Program Completion
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Greta Y. Slater, PhD, LCSW, MPA
– Ball State University
Presenter:
Joseph Bartholomew, PhD, LCSW, LCAC (he/him/his)
– Ball State University
Addictions
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Training Social Work Students in Harm Reduction Practice: What’s Working and What’s Next
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Taylor Hall, PhD (they/them/theirs)
– Bridgewater State University
Presenter:
Jeffrey Steen, PhD, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Simmons University
Addictions
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
From Classroom to Practice: How SUD Education Influences MSW Students’ Career Paths
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Alex Lee, MSW, MA
– University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Presenter:
Douglas C. Smith, n/a
– University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Addictions
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Increasing Substance Use Awareness through Collaborative Planning in a Rural Community
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
JOSPHINE CHAUMBA, PhD, LCSW
– Tarleton State University
Addictions
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Parental Engagement and Academic Factors Impact on Adolescent Vaping Risk Perceptions
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Eun-Jun Bang, PhD
– Northeastern State University
Presenter:
Allen Shamow, PhD
– Northeastern State University
Addictions
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Integrating MI CARES Addiction Modules into Social Work Education: Enhancing Student Preparedness for Practice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Pilar S. Horner, MSW, PhD
– Michigan State University
Addictions
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Expressive Arts and Music: Facilitating Disability Joy and Well-Being Among Incarcerated African American Men
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Aneesah N. Johnson, MSW (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Contributor:
Crystal Campbell, LCSW
– NC State University School of Social Work
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
The Unspoken Privilege of Joy in Motherhood: Race-Based Stress and Perinatal Suicidal Thoughts
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Natasha Welz, DSW, LCSW
– Southern CT State University
Presenter:
Brianna V. Garrison, Phd, MSW, LCSW-S (she/her/hers)
– Southern Connecticut State University
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
HBCUs Addressing the Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage: An Intersectional Analysis
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Shena L. Brown, Ph.D., LCSW, MAC, CFCS (she/her/hers)
– Clark Atlanta University
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
“Beyond the Return” Portal of Power: Exploring Otherness, Culture, and Disability Through Global Learning
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Moderator:
Kirsten S. Ericksen, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Norfolk State University
Panelist:
Erica Brown-Meredith, PhD
– Norfolk State University
Panelist:
Phillip Riddick, DSW, LCSW
– Norfolk State University
Panelist:
Myles Nixon
Panelist:
Alexis Holmes
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
How I Make it Through: Experiences of Black Males in Predominantly White Communities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Vail
Presenter:
Stephen A. Vinson, EdD, LCSW
– University of West Florida
Contributor:
Danielle Vinson, MSW
– The Bridge Cousneling and Consulting
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Beyond Burnout: Self-Care as a Pathway to Disability Justice and Joy
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Trinette B. Langley, MSW
– North Carolina State University
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Black Girls' Experiences of Online Gendered Racism
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Domonique Henderson, MSW, ASW
– UCLA
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Can We Talk? Reframing Conversations about Belonging
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Clinical Practice with African-American Men Living in Urban Contexts
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Samuel R. Aymer, PhD (he/him/his)
– Silberman School of Social Work
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Community Advisory Board Insights on Recovery for Black Adults With Serious Mental Illness
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
Marcus Brown, MSW, LCSW-S (he/him/his)
– University of Houston
Presenter:
Kendra Johnson, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– MK-TI Social Work Consulting
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Examining Americans with Disabilities in Social Welfare History
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Robert L. Cosby, PhD, MSW, MPhil
– Howard University School of Social Work
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Neuro Minds: Support Programming for Neurodivergent Black Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Adrianna M. Fields (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Presenter:
Antoinette Gregory, n/a
– University of North Carolina at Greensboro
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Substance Abuse, Disabilities, and Black Women: Exploring Intersectional Challenges- Nurturers Need Nurture
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Michelle Chambers-Rollins, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LCAS (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
The Loneliness of Being Immunocompromised: How COVID-19 Reminded Us of the Susceptibility of Disability
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Jaida Ellis (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University, School of Social Work
Presenter:
Amar Woodrow (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University, School of Social Work
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
InterSEXtions of Justice: Centering Disability, Pleasure, and Equity in HIV Prevention for Black MSM
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Shelton Young, MSW, LCSW (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Presenter:
Yarneccia D. Dyson, PhD, MSW
– University of Houston - Graduate College of Social Work
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:50 PM - 1:05 PM
MT
Double Jeopardy and Disability: Analyzing Age and Race Through a Disability Justice Lens
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Acanthus N. Fairley, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– CUNY Graduate Center
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Celebrating Resilience, While Finding Joy
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Cultivating “Collective Effervescence:” Black Women Graduate Students Experiences of Joy
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Anna Stewart, EdD, LISW-S (she/her/hers)
– Capital University
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Ecowomanism, Disability Justice, and Healing: An Afrocentric Approach to Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Vail
Presenter:
La’Toya N. Edwards, DSW, LCSW, BCD, ERYT, SEP (she/her/hers)
– Thriving Well Holistic Wellness Solutions
Presenter:
Tiffany Wright, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Morgan State University
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Navigating Intersectionality: The Black ADHD Experience
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Exploring the Intersections of Blackness and ADHD through an Intersectionality Framework
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Presenter:
Daniel Mango, EdD(c)
– University of San Francisco
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Protective Factors for Suicidal Ideations among Black U.S. Middle Schoolers During COVID-19
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Shawndaya S. Thrasher, PhD, LMSW, MSW, MS (she/her/hers)
– Louisiana State University
Presenter:
DeKeitra R. Griffin, LCSW (He/King)
– Louisiana State University
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Intersectional Predictors of Mental Health Problems Among Black College Students: A Multi-level Analysis Examining Individual, Institutional, and Societal Level Factors
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
Terrell T. Richardson, M.Ed., MSW (he/him/his)
– The University of Alabama
Presenter:
MD SARAFAT HOSSAIN, MSSW
– University of Alabama
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Holding Space and Self Power: Strategies for Self Care and Help Seeking
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Extending Self-Care Conceptualization for Black Women Social Workers Based on Black Feminist Thought
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Channel L. Lowery, MSW, LGSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Multiply Minoritized: How Black Students Use Social Capital to Seek Help for Complex Trauma
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Jalissa R. Worthy, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Howard University
African Americans and the African Diaspora
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Halo-Halo Epistemology: Recentering Pilipinx American Culture and Joy to Interrupt Disabling Effects of Coloniality
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Moderator:
Joanna C. La Torre, PhD(c), LCSW (they/she/siya)
– University of Washington, Seattle
Panelist:
Lalaine Sevillano, PhD, MSW
– Portland State University
Panelist:
Cliff Bersamira, PhD, AM (he/siya)
– University of Hawaii at Manoa
Panelist:
Dale Dagar Maglalang, PhD, MA, MSW, MPH
– New York University Silver School of Social Work
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
How 1.5-Generation Korean Immigrant Parents' ethnic identity Affects Support for Their Children
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Eunhye Kim, Ph.D.
– Augusta University
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Comparing Anti-Asian Hate in Media and Law Enforcement Reports: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Young Ji Yoon, PhD
– Colorado State University Pueblo
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
State-Level Variation of Availability of Korean Language Mental Health Services
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
Presenter:
Haein Son, LCSW (he/him/his)
– The Gradaute Center, City University of New York
Contributor:
Nari Yoo, LSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Michigan School of Social Work
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Resilience and Challenge: Psychosocial Stress and Anti-Asian Racism Among Vietnamese and Japanese American Families
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Psychosocial stressors and adaptation for Vietnamese American women. What social workers need to know.
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Phuongloan T. Vo, PhD, LISW-S
– University of Cincinnati
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Understanding and responding to anti-Asian racism: Lessons from Japanese immigrant families in the U.S.
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Misa Kayama, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Mississippi
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Baccalaureate Programs
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Designing Inclusive Classrooms: Supporting Neurodiversity Through UDL, Accommodations, and Equitable Practices
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Vail
Presenter:
Kari Alberque, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– East Carolina University
Presenter:
Anthony Reid, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
– Meredith College
Baccalaureate Programs
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Championing Intersectionality and Disability Justice in Social Work: A Library Guide to Diversity
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
Laurel I. Hitchcock, PhD, LICSW, MSW, MPH (she/her/hers)
– University of Alabama at Birmingham
Presenter:
Dana Hettich, MA, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– University of Alabama at Birmingham
Baccalaureate Programs
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
2025 BSW Graduates: Pandemic's Impact on Preparedness for Disability Justice & Inclusive Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
Crystal Campbell, LCSW
– NC State University School of Social Work
Baccalaureate Programs
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Building Bridges to the Helping Professions: Cultivating the Next Generation of Social Workers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Amy R. Roberts, PhD, MSSA, LSW, FGSA
– Miami University
Baccalaureate Programs
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Community College to BSW: Evaluation of the Transfer Process
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Caitlin Compton-Almo, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Suffolk County Community College
Baccalaureate Programs
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Negotiating Equity: Empowering Social Work Faculty Through Salary Transparency
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Moderator:
Jennifer Withrow, Ed.D., MSW
– Mount St. Joseph University
Panelist:
Courtney Ruggles, DSW, LSW
– Shawnee State University
Panelist:
Arneqka Lester, BSW student
– Mount St. Joseph University
Contributor:
Christa Currie, PhD
– Mount St. Joseph University
Baccalaureate Programs
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Examining Psychometric Properties of Social Support Index of Transition-age Youth With Foster Care Experience
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Yao Wang, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Justice Solutions for foster and trafficked youth
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Unrealized Potential: Rethinking Special Education Access for Foster Youth Aging Out of Care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Kasandra L. Dodd, LICSW LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Georgia
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Disability Justice in the Context of Minor Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking: Rethinking Service Provision
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Natalia L. Smith, PhD, LICSW-S, PIP (she/her/hers)
– East Carolina University
Presenter:
Leah P. Cheatham, PhD, JD, MSW
– School of Social Work, University of Alabama
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Balancing Work and Family: The Role of Dependent Children in Burnout
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Yi Jin Kim, Ph.D.
– University of Mississippi
Presenter:
Javier F. Boyas, Ph.D.
– Try University
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Assessing Project LAUNCH: Evaluating Protective and Behavioral Outcomes in Early Childhood Development
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Presenter:
Alegnta Felleke, PhD
– Our Lady of the Lake University
Presenter:
Rebecca Gomez, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Addressing Racial Disparities in Child Welfare by Implementing a Culturally Grounded Trauma Informed-Training
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Panelist:
Stephanie Lechuga-Peña, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Panelist:
Tonia Stott, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Panelist:
Tashira Turner, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Arizona Department of Child Safety
Panelist:
Tenè Marion, BSW
– Arizona Department of Child Safety
Moderator:
James Herbert Williams, PhD., MSW., MPA
– Arizona State University
Child Welfare
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Programming educational solutions for child welfare
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Child Welfare
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Step Up to Step Down, California: Engaging Caregivers Towards Training Solutions
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Liza A. Arellano, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– California Baptist University
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
“Tomorrow Is the Day We’re Signing the Documents”: A Child Welfare Case Study
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
Linda-Jeanne M. Mack, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– The School of Social Work, The University of Maryland, Baltimore
Presenter:
Corey Shdaimah, LL.M., PhD
– University of Maryland School of Social Work
Child Welfare
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
"As You Get More Knowledge You Can Give More": Educators Respond to Grief-Related Programming
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Keisha M. Wint, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Binghamton University
Child Welfare
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Perceived Parent-Child Closeness as a Mediator Between Paternal Mental Health and Parental Warmth
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Stephanie Rachel Speer, Ph. D.
– Bryn Mawr College
Child Welfare
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Employment-Based Social Capital, Empowerment, STS, and Intent-to-Stay: Testing a Mediation Model
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Javier F. Boyas, Ph.D.
– Try University
Presenter:
Yi Jin Kim, Ph.D.
– University of Mississippi
Child Welfare
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Culturally relevant issues for minorities and special populations
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Child Welfare
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Racial disparities in child neglect reports across states in the context of race/ethnicity-specific poverty
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Joana M. Tolchinsky, MSW
– Michigan State University
Presenter:
Keunhye Park, Phd, MSW
– Michigan State University
Child Welfare
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Social Work Education and Child Welfare Practice When Working with Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Linda-Jeanne M. Mack, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– The School of Social Work, The University of Maryland, Baltimore
Presenter:
Kerri Evans, PhD (she/her/hers)
– UMBC
Child Welfare
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Professionals’ Perceptions and Applications of a Training on Race/Class Bias in Child Welfare
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Anna Wasim, MSSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Catherine A. LaBrenz, LMSW, PhD
– University of Texas at Arlington
Child Welfare
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Transformational Supervisors in Child Welfare Agencies
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Tae Kyung Park, PhD
– University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Presenter:
Royla Rice, n/a
– University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Child Welfare
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Beyond Limitations: Strategies for Empowering Social Work Practice With Differently Abled Children
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Vail
Presenter:
George Ashley, PhD, LMSW (he/him/his)
– Eastern Kentucky University
Presenter:
Cameile Henry, MA, RECE (she/her/hers)
– Sheridan College
Child Welfare
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Parent-Reported Income Insufficiency and Childhood Adversity in U.S Children
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
Simpson Kamugisha
– University of Maryland School of Social Work
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
Child Welfare
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
1:10 PM - 1:25 PM
MT
The Power of Paws: Ethical and Effective Animal-Assisted Services in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
AJ Cullen, LICSW, C-AAIS
– Simmons University/Autism Barks
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Enhancing Resilience, Reducing Dissociation in Neurodivergent Teen: A Case Study Using Appraisal-by-Content
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Kristina Ray-Bennett, PhD Candidate, LCSW, LSSW
– Indiana University
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Implications for clinical work with minoritized couples
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Clinical Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Exclusion of Black Couples in Emotionally Focused Therapy, An Evidenced-Based Approach
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Natalie Milom, LCSW
– University of Georgia
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Teaching Future Clinicians to Document Disability: Utilizing Strengths-Based Language in Deficit-Based Systems
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Sara C. Melucci, MSW, LICSW
– Providence College
Presenter:
Jordyn Hagar, PhD, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Providence College
Clinical Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Does Social Work Education Prepare Work With Clients in Polyamorous & Non-Monogamous Relationships?
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Roberto J. Frausto, Jr., LLMSW (they/them/theirs)
– Eastern Michigan University
Presenter:
Margaret A. Paauw, PhD, LMSW (She/They)
– Eastern Michigan University
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Suicide Prevention as a Social Work Competency: Addressing Workforce Gaps Through Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Jonathan R. Kratz, LCSW, BAS
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Cassandra Jackson-Smith, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Understanding Autistic Adults’ Conceptualizations and Experiences of Masking Within the Neurodiversity Paradigm
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Jeremy Brown, PhD, LCSW
– Simmons University
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Social Work Education for Effective Autism Spectrum Disorder Care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
Estrellita Moronta, DSW
– Rhode Island College
Clinical Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Applying a Multidimensional Framework and Assessment Tool to Early Childhood Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Devon Musson Rose, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Utah Valley University
Clinical Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Embodying Liberation: Pilot Study on Dance as a Pathway to Disability Justice and Joy
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Amanda J. Clark-Andrejkovics, LCSW, MSCJ
– Univresity of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Jasmine Aaenson-Fletcher, MSW
– Youth Services INC
Clinical Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Growing With Our Grief: Somatic (Mind/Body) Strategies for Grief and Burnout
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Amy Pickett-Williams, LCSW, RYT (she/her/hers)
– LIGHT Movement
Presenter:
Jordan Constantine, MSW (they/them/theirs)
– LIGHT Movement
Presenter:
Katie Mattei
Clinical Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Mental Health Workforce Acceleration Program: A Collaboration to Diversify the Clinical Workforce
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Aimee B. Chung, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Presenter:
Savani Aupiu, MA, MSW, PhD student (she/her/hers)
– University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Clinical Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Not Another Social Skills Group: Neurodiverse-Affirming Group Therapy Practices
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Zan Haggerty, DSW, LCSW (they/them/theirs)
– Stockton University
Clinical Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Continuing Bonds between Individuals and their Deceased Siblings with Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
J. Holden Brimhall, LCSW, MSSW (he/him/his)
– University of Memphis
Presenter:
Melissa Hirschi, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Utah Valley University
Clinical Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Incorporating Lived Experience of Psychiatric Disabilities Into Mental Health Practice Courses
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Jeffrey Ciak, MSW
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Presenter:
Mer W. Francis, PhD, MSW
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Clinical Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Unique journeys: Racial and disability justice in clinical social work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Clinical Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Disability justice and reproductive decision-making: Applying a client-centered theory in social work practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Melissa Bell, PhD, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Chatham University
Clinical Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Interdependence and Intersectionality: Exploring the Professional Journeys of Black Male Clinical Social Workers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
D'Wayne James, PhD, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
Clinical Practice
Community Organization and Social Administration
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Assessing Nonprofit Organizations’ Focus on the Grand Challenges for Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman Khan, PhD, MA, MSW, MPS (he/him/his)
– Stephen F. Austin State University
Community Organization and Social Administration
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Assessing Organizational Justice: Measurement Invariance Between Supervisors and Supervisees in Child Welfare
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Jangmin Kim, PhD
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Presenter:
Tae Kyung Park, PhD
– University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Community Organization and Social Administration
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy Through Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Moderator:
Judith Crocker-Bilinglsey, Dr.
– Johnson C. Smith University
Panelist:
Melissa I. Singh, Ed.D., LCSW, MS-HSA
– University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Panelist:
Gokul S. Mandayam, Ph.D.
– Rhode Island College School of Social Work
Contributor:
Ian Williams, LMSW
– The CUNY Graduate Center; Hunter College
Community Organization and Social Administration
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
An Exploration of Youth Participation in Coordinated Community Plans From the YHDP
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Sarah C. Narendorf, PhD
– New York University
Presenter:
Julia C. Perez (she/her/hers)
– New York University
Community Organization and Social Administration
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Impact of a Lay Health Promoter Program on Promoters’ Employment, Education and Self-Efficacy
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Hyong S. Yeom, PhD, M.S.W., M.A. (she/her/hers)
– James Madison University
Community Organization and Social Administration
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Partnering with Community Health Workers to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Alabama Black Belt
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Young Ji Yoon, PhD
– Colorado State University Pueblo
Community Organization and Social Administration
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Community Organizing in the Year of the Snake—Moving Forward, Side to Side
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Mel Pang, MSW (she/they)
– The Praxis Project
Community Organization and Social Administration
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
MT
Live Near Your Work: The HBCU Homeownership Initiative as a Driver for Community Development
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Christopher W. Robinson, EdD, MSW, LMSW (he/him/his)
– Coppin State University
Community Organization and Social Administration
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Integrating Place-Based, Community Engaged Pedagogies in Community & Environmental Justice Courses
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 21
Presenter:
Michelle Kaiser, PhD, MSW, MPH
– Ohio State University College of Social Work
Community Organization and Social Administration
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Using a Trauma-Informed Community Development Model to Address the Needs of Oppressed Populations
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Reinaldo Rojas, PhD, MSW
– Central Connecticut State University
Presenter:
Mitch Page, DSW, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Central Connecticut State University
Contributor:
Joanne Leon, PhD, LCSW
– Central Connecticut State University
Contributor:
Sonia Figueroa, LMSW
– Central Connecticut State University
Community Organization and Social Administration
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
“That’s Macro”: Lessons From a Course Embedded ADEI Consultation
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Jeanelle S. Sears, PhD, Msw, MSc
– Bowling Green State University Social Work Program
Community Organization and Social Administration
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Word Choice Matters: A Survey of Homeless Services
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Dorothy A. Wallis, PhD, MSW
– Utah State University
Presenter:
Jayme E. Walters, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Utah State University
Community Organization and Social Administration
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Global Perspectives on Disability Justice, Community Empowerment, Inclusion, and Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Community Organization and Social Administration
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Building Cross-Movement Solidarity: Mutual Aid and Disability Justice in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Panelist:
Christopher A. Strickland, MSW
– University of Georgia
Community Organization and Social Administration
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
From Juvenile to Adult Court: Racial Disparities and Systemic Biases in Youth Transfers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Zixiaojie Yang, R2 (she/her/hers)
– California State University East Bay
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Criminal and Juvenile Legal Social Work Education Panel: National and International Perspectives
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Moderator:
Jacoba Rock, PhD, L.C.S.W.
– Boise State University
Panelist:
Terry-Jan Ashton, D.S.W., L.C.S.W. (she/her/hers)
– Delaware State University
Panelist:
Dimitra Z. Lattas, BA, MSW, MA(Res), PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of the Sunshine Coast
Panelist:
Mark Plassmeyer, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– University of Arkansas
Panelist:
Hillary Vervalin, L.C.S.W.
– Colorado State University
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Cripping Restorative Justice: Disability, Accountability, and Responding to Harm
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Ceema Samimi, PhD
– University of Minnesota
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
“You Feel Good When Someone Actually Gives a F--k”: Procedural Justice in Co-Response
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Mark Plassmeyer, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– University of Arkansas
Presenter:
Kimberly Stauss, PhD, LCSW
– University of Arkansas
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Reentry and Recovery Challenges for Formerly Incarcerated African Americans With Co-Occurring Issues
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Shonda Lawrence, PhD, MSW, MS (she/her/hers)
– Governors State University
Presenter:
Vickii Coffey, PhD, MSA (she/her/hers)
– Governors State University
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Intersecting Injustices: Disability, Mental Health, and Criminalization in Marginalized Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Help-Seeking and Reporting by Persons with Disabilities who are Victims of Violent Crime
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Presenter:
Jenna Muller, PHD, MPH (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presenter:
Rachel C. Garthe, PhD
– University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Criminal Legal System Involvement, Mental Health, and Disability Among Black Women in Community Corrections
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Presenter:
Karen A. Johnson, PhD
– The University of Alabama School of Social Work
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Working Within: Social Workers Addressing Culture and Harm in Justice Systems
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Promoting Prison Reform through Collaborative Research: A Case Study in Chile
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Presenter:
Guillermo Sanhueza, PhD, MSW, MA (Sociology) (he/him/his)
– Loyola University Chicago
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Lessons Learned Year 4: Can Embedding Social Work into Police Departments Change the Culture?
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Presenter:
Kimberly Stauss, PhD, LCSW
– University of Arkansas
Presenter:
Mark Plassmeyer, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– University of Arkansas
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Collaborative Justice: Research Partnerships for System Reform and Equity
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Anti-Oppressive community-engaged research following the principles of disability justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Presenter:
Mia Ocean, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Wichita State University
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Challenges and Resilience: Social Workers' Experiences Working with People with Harmful Sexual Behaviors
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Presenter:
Zohta Asad, MSW
– Indiana University Indianapolis
Presenter:
Maryam Mehboob, M.Phil.
– University of the Punjab
Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Cultural Competence
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Recognizing How Intersectionality Impacts Disabled Individuals
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Carrie E. Snyder, DSW (she/her/hers)
– Temple University
Contributor:
Valerie C. Dudley, PhD
– Temple University
Cultural Competence
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Collaborative Online International Learning in Social Work: A Global Approach to Culturally Responsive Care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Deborah F. Chanan, DSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Yeshiva University
Cultural Competence
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Social Work Education Amid Global Conflict and Political Extremism
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Cultural Competence
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Student’s Perceptions of Master of Social Work Programs’ Preparation for Working with Far-Right Clients
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Zhenrong Su, MSW
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Contributor:
Kylie Y. Harrington, LCSW
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Cultural Competence
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Culturally Responsive Teaching at a University With an HSI Designation
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Jamie Peralta, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University Pueblo
Cultural Competence
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Toward a Just Framework: Anti-Oppression Strategies for Accessibility and Equity in the Classroom
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Moderator:
Alison S. Mitchell, PhD, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Plymouth State University
Panelist:
Phuongloan T. Vo, PhD, LISW-S
– University of Cincinnati
Panelist:
Judith A. Josiah-Martin, PhD, ACSW, LMSW, CADC (she/her/hers)
– University of Maine
Contributor:
Carolyn Mak, PhD, MSW, RSW
– University of Toronto
Cultural Competence
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Bridging the Gap: Anti-Oppressive Pedagogy to Increase Access and Inclusion in the Social Work Classroom
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Alison S. Mitchell, PhD, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Plymouth State University
Presenter:
Judith A. Josiah-Martin, PhD, ACSW, LMSW, CADC (she/her/hers)
– University of Maine
Cultural Competence
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Assessing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging in Social Work Education: Measurement Development and Evaluation
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Cultural Competence
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Evaluating IDEA=B in Social Work Education: Developing and Validating the Institutional Belonging Scale.
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Anthony P. Natale (he/him/his)
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Ricky T. Munoz, n/a
– University of Oklahoma
Cultural Competence
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Understanding Racism and the Effects on Black Mental Health Within Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
Presenter:
Tynecca G. Lynch, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Appalachian State University, Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
Cultural Competence
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Comparing Inclusive Practices: A Cross-Sectional Study of IDEA=B in the Social Work Classroom
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Anthony P. Natale (he/him/his)
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Ricky T. Munoz, n/a
– University of Oklahoma
Cultural Competence
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Untying Preconceptions: International students’ views of academic and cross-cultural challenges in the U.S
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Ogechi C. Kalu, MSW
– State University of New York at Buffalo
Presenter:
Jennifer Elliott, n/a
– Buffalo State University, State University of New York at Buffalo
Cultural Competence
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Design for Belonging: Building Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Workplaces in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Garett M. Brownlee Plantz, LMSW
– University of Denver
Contributor:
Dominique Harris, MSW, LCSW
– University of Denver
Cultural Competence
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Using Process Recordings as a Tool for Anti-Racist Teaching in Practicum
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Jeannine Chester, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University School of Social Work
Presenter:
Erika Peter-Harp, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University School of Social Work
Cultural Competence
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Embedding Cultural Competency in Social Work Practice: Evidence from School Social Work and Health Care Settings
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Cultural Competence
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Addressing Racial Disparities in the School Social Work Workforce Through Culturally-Responsive Training
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Sandra R. Jeter, PhD, LMSW
– Howard University
Presenter:
Gloria E. Cain, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Howard University
Contributor:
Kendall L. Moody, PhD, LCSW
– Howard University School of Social Work
Cultural Competence
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Reckoning With Social Work’s History: Addressing Implicit Bias and Advancing Anti-Oppressive Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Kenyette S. Garrett, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Presenter:
Travis Albritton, PhD
– UNC Chapel Hill - School of Social Work
Presenter:
Amanda S. Fackler, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of North Dakota
Cultural Competence
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Exploration Of Cultural Humility In Social Work Practice In A Primary Health Care Setting
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Rebecca B. Hargreaves, BSW BA MMH (she/her/hers)
– University of British Columbia / Vancouver Coastal Health
Presenter:
Barbara Lee, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of British Columbia, School of Social Work
Cultural Competence
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
2-4-8: An intervention supporting learning skills for all college students with disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Caitlin Rothwell, PhD (she/her/hers)
– CSWE
Presenter:
Michaela L. Zajicek-Farber, PhD, MSW, BCD, LCSW-C (she/her/hers)
– The Catholic University of America
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
AI and Disability Accessibility: Advancing Inclusion and Addressing Aesthetic Bias
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Disability Justice in Education: Inclusive Practices at a Crossroads
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
How Can the Implicit Curriculum Advance Disability Inclusion and Justice by Addressing Aesthetic Bias?
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Govind Dhaske, PhD
– The University of Montana
Presenter:
Haresh Dalvi, MSW (he/him/his)
– Grand Valley State University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Inclusion From the Start: A Social Justice Imperative in Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Kari Alberque, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– East Carolina University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Advancing Disability Identity: Belonging and Justice in Social Work Practice and Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Valerie A. Walker, MSW, LCSW, ACSW (she/her/hers)
– National Louis University
Presenter:
Tamara Besser, MSW, LCSW, NCG, QIDP (she/her/hers)
– Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago (JCFS Chicago)
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Strengthening Social Work Education: Incorporating Affirming I/DD Content Into the Curriculum
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Kimberly A. schlegel, MSW, LCSWA (she/her/hers)
– UNC Chapel Hill, School of Social Work
Presenter:
Andrea Murray-Lichtman, PhD, MSW, LCSW
– University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
A Pilot Study on the Need for Developmental Disabilities Training in MSW Programs
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Gaby Divas, MSW
– San Jose State University
Presenter:
Meekyung Han, PhD (she/her/hers)
– San Jose State University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
AI's Impact on Accessibility for Learners with Disabilities: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Samantha N. Wolfe-Taylor, PhD, LCSW, CTH (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University School of Social work
Presenter:
Christian Deck, MSW, LCSW, CTH
– Indiana University School of Social Work
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Inclusive education at a crossroads
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Joseph R. Herzog, LCSW
– University of West Florida
Presenter:
Lauren A. Ricciardelli, PhD, LMSW
– University of West Florida
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
“My Brother’s Life Meant Something": Disenfranchised Grief Among Siblings of People With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Susan L. Neely-Barnes, PhD, MSW
– University of Memphis
Presenter:
Keena Firday-Gilbert, LMSW, MBA (she/her/hers)
– University of Memphis
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Educationally and Statistically Significant: Our R Package for Students with Visual Impairment or Blindness
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
Jaime Fuentes-Balderrama, PhD
– University of Texas at Austin
Presenter:
Qusay Hussein, MSSW
– University of Texas Austin
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Championing Justice & Well-being: A Mixed-Methods Study on Latinx Autistic Youth and PEERS® Friendships
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Unmasking Millennial & Gen Z Latinx Autistic Well-being for Improved Inclusion: A Mixed-Methods Study
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Marisol Marroquin, Phd, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University- Newark
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Advancing Social Work Education: LEND and Interprofessional Training for Disability-Inclusive Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Moderator:
Pei-Chiang Lee, MSW
– University of Texas at Austin
Panelist:
Kristin L. Berg, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois at Chicago
Panelist:
Matthew Bogenschutz, MSW, PhD
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Panelist:
Eleanor Powell, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Panelist:
Sandy Magaña
– University of Texas at Austin
Contributor:
Leslie Jackson, MSW
– University of Texas at Austin
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Championing Justice and Joy through Friendships Using PEERS®: A Mixed Method Inquiry
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Katie M. Terry, DSW
– Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Promoting Inclusivity at Professional Conferences: Survey Results on Accessibility at Recent CSWE APMs
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
April Polydorou, BA
– Fordham University
Presenter:
Suzanne Boyd, PhD, CMSW
– School of Social Work, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Presenter:
Jennifer Barr, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of North Florida
Contributor:
Aidan Weed, BA
– Fordham University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Advocating for Disability Justice: Policy Strategies to Reform School Discipline
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Whitney M. Zeigler, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Clark Atlanta University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Discrimination Against Children With Disabilities: Insights From the National Children’s Health Survey
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
Stella Nantambi, MSW
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
MT
Disabled to the Front: Punk Bands Fighting for Disabled People's Right to Party
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Cynthia M. George, MSSW, PhD in Social Work (She/They)
– Tennessee State University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Intersectionality, Audism, and Disability Justice in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Resistance and Disability Justice: Art, Oppression, and the Politics of Visibility
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
The Impact of Disability-Specific Curricula on Social Work Students' Attitudes and Mental Health Care Access Through a Disability Justice Lens
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Challenging Bias: Intersectionality, Audism, and Disability Justice in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Zibora R. Gilder, MSW
– Howard University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
The Impact of Disability-Specific Curricula on the Attitudes Toward Disabilities among Social Work Students
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Esther Son, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– College of Staten Island - City University of New York
Presenter:
Leah P. Cheatham, PhD, JD, MSW
– School of Social Work, University of Alabama
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Transformative Equality Principles for Human Rights-Based Practices With Persons With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Moderator:
Katherine Tyson McCrea, PhD, M.Div., L.C.S.W. (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University of Chicago
Panelist:
Neeraj Mishra, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– Loyola University Chicago
Panelist:
Tom Murphy, PhD
– L'Arche USA
Contributor:
Jonas Ruskus, Ph.D.
– School of Social Work, Vytautas Magnus University
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Embracing Disability as Diversity: Infusing Disability Justice Into Social Work Pedagogy and Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Jade A. Presnell, MS, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis
Presenter:
Jessica Curd, PhD, LCSW, ACSW, APHSW-C, ACHP-SW (she/her/hers)
– Ball State University
Presenter:
John M. Keesler, PhD, LMSW
– Indiana University Bloomington
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
All About Family: A Phenomenological Inquiry Into Black Women’s Experiences With Depression
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Shani K. Saxon, LMSW
– Wayne State University
Presenter:
AeYanna L. Yett, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Wayne State University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Disability Content in U.S. MSW Education: Implications for Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Abdul Haseeb Hamza, n/a
– Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health at Boston University
Presenter:
Bethlyn Houlihan, MSW/MPH
– Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health at Boston University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Employment Retention Challenges for Individuals With Disabilities—A Qualitative Analysis of Reddit Discussions
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Ahyun Moon, MA, MPP, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University Chicago
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Exploring the Dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence Among College Students With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Erica Campbell, PhD, MSW
– Fayetteville State University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Mental Health Care Access Through a Disability Justice Lens: Implications for Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Pedro M. Hernandez, MS, MSW, LMSW, PhD (he/him/his)
– Jackson State University
Presenter:
Jaegoo Lee, PhD
– Jackson State University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
MT
The Right to Maim Versus Disability Justice: Examining Israel's Systematic Debilitation of Palestinians
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Mahasin Saleh, PhD, MSW
– Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Breaking Barriers of Blindness: A Case Study Documenting Learned Strategies Supporting a Graduate Student
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Froylana Heredia-Miller, DSW, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– California Baptist University
Contributor:
Lizbeth Gaona, PhD, LCSW
– California Baptist University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Fostering Disability Justice and Resiliency: Empowering Front-Line Supervisors in Disability Services
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
Presenter:
Katie Robbins, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work
Presenter:
Susan R. Reay, Ed.D, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Nebraska at Omaha
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Disability Lens in Behavioral Health: Autism, Therapy, and Healthcare Discrimination
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Healthcare Discrimination and Disability Identity: Evidence-Based Social Work Education Reform
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Presenter:
Pedro M. Hernandez, MS, MSW, LMSW, PhD (he/him/his)
– Jackson State University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Moving Beyond Disability Accommodations: Inclusive Social Work Education Using Intersectionality
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Columbine
Panelist:
Jalissa R. Worthy, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Howard University
Panelist:
Whittni L. Holland, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– School of Social Work, Howard University
Panelist:
Bezil L. Taylor, Jr., MSW (he/him/his)
– Howard University
Moderator:
D'Wayne James, PhD, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Advancing Access and Inclusion for Students With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Adrianna M. Fields (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Disability and Mental Health Service Utilization Among Asynchronous Online and Face-to-Face MSW Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Lauren A. Ricciardelli, PhD, LMSW
– University of West Florida
Presenter:
Ashley Toland, DSW, LICSW, PIP
– University of West Florida
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Exploring the Unique Service Needs of Unhoused People in Small Towns and Rural Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
David A. McLeod, PhD
– University of Oklahoma/School of Social Work
Contributor:
Christina Miller, PhD
– University of Oklahoma/School of Social Work
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Disability Justice in Behavioral Health for Autistic Young Adults with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Presenter:
Jeeyeon Hong, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Austin
Presenter:
Cynthia Franklin, PhD, LCSW-S (she/her/hers)
– The University of Texas at Austin
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Childhood Adversity and Learning Disabilities: Results From the National Survey of Children’s Health
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Lucinda Adjesiwor
– University of Southern California
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Global Human Rights and Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Child-centered practice to eliminate peer stigmatization of Japanese children with disabilities at school
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Misa Kayama, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Mississippi
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Stigma and Ableism and Impacts on Mental Health in Youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Iulia Mihaila, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Presenter:
Chengshi Shiu, PhD
– National Taiwan University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Anti-Ableist Social Work: Epistemic Justice for People With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Panelist:
Karon F. Johnson, MACM, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work
Panelist:
Annalise von Sprecken, MTS (she/her/hers)
– UNC-CH School of Social Work
Panelist:
Michele Patak-Pietrafesa, MSW, PhD
– UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work
Moderator:
Rebekah Beck (she/her/hers)
– UNC-CH School of Social Work
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Disability Justice Advocates: MSW Students Promoting Accessibility and Inspiring Educational Reform
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Panelist:
Dana Kobrin, LCSW-C (she/her/hers)
– Futurecare
Panelist:
Merrick R. McKelvie, LCSW-C (They/them/he/him)
– University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work
Moderator:
Libby Nuss, LCSW-C (She/her/they/them)
– Maryland Center for Gender & Intimacy
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Interweaving Hawaiian Worldview, ‘Ohana, DanceAbility: Inclusive Movement for Joy, Connection, and Community
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Genevieve S. R. Dunn, MA-C, R-DMT
– Expressive Arts Hawai’i
Presenter:
Tammy K. K. Martin, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Hawaiʻi Pacific University
Presenter:
Lisa A. A. Dunn, MSW
– Hāwai’i Pacific University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Developing a Transdisciplinary Symposium Series to improve service and support for Individuals with Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Brittany C L Rodriguez, DrPH, MSW (she/her/hers)
– California Baptist University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Disability Justice Through Social Solidarity Economies: A Global Human Rights-based Social Work Approach
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Anne Deepak, Ph.D.
– Monmouth University
Presenter:
Elizabeth Hill, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Monmouth University
Disability Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Resisting Ableism: Transforming Social Work Education through Black Radical & Feminist Traditions
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Panelist:
Christian Adeleke, LMSW (he/him/his)
– The University of Texas at Arlington
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Impact of Self-Blame on Quality of Life: Competence as Moderator Among Females With Disability
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Jeoung Min Lee, PhD
– University of Missouri-Kansas City
Presenter:
Jaegoo Lee, PhD
– Jackson State University
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Trauma-Informed Supervision: A Proposed Mechanism to Improve Child Welfare Practice with Disabled Parents
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Kevin Durant, Licensed Certified Social Worker (he/him/his)
– University of Kentucky DSW Program
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Diversity and Disability: Indigenous Voices & Futures for Disabled LGBTQ+ Communities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Social Workers' Readiness for Disability & Chronic Illness
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Disability (In)Justice: Centering Indigenous Voices In the Therapeutic Relationship
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Hermeet K. Kohli, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Contributor:
Brianna Jacobs, M.A.Ed., LCMHC
– CBT Counseling Centers
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Examining practicing social workers’ preparedness to work with clients with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Kelsi Carolan, PhD, LICSW
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Presenter:
Jon D. Phillips, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Connecticut
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
At a Crossroads: Pathways for Positive Intimate Relationships Among Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Moderator:
Melissa R. Jenkins, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Panelist:
Kimberly A. schlegel, MSW, LCSWA (she/her/hers)
– UNC Chapel Hill, School of Social Work
Panelist:
Laura Pacheco, N/A, MSW, PhD
– Memorial University
Panelist:
Morgan Parlier, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Navigating Doctoral Education: Strategies for First-Generation Minority Scholars With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Panelist:
Alexandra N. Chinn, LMSW
– Louisiana State Univeristy
Panelist:
DeKeitra R. Griffin, LCSW (He/King)
– Louisiana State University
Panelist:
Destiny E. Jelks, MS (she/her/hers)
– Louisiana State University
Panelist:
Odessa J. Foster, MS (she/her/hers)
– Louisiana State University
Moderator:
James Canfield, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
– Louisiana State University
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Access for All: Centering Disability Justice and Joy in Class and Practicum
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Felicia J. Tuggle, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Auburn University
Presenter:
Sevaughn Banks, PhD (she/her/hers)
– California State University, Stanislaus
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Implementing Supported Decision Making in Social Work Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Sarah Taylor, PhD, MSW (she/they)
– Department of Social Work, California State University, East Bay
Presenter:
Merisa Rasmussen-Cook, MSW Candidate (she/her/hers)
– California State University, East Bay
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Improving Engagement in a Pediatric Long-Term Care Hospital Setting: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 21
Presenter:
Kevin Durant, Licensed Certified Social Worker (he/him/his)
– University of Kentucky DSW Program
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Embracing the Resistive Nature of Imagined Futures for Disabled LGBTQ+ Communities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Spencer Evans, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Contributor:
Meg S. Paceley, PhD, MSW (they/them/theirs)
– University of Connecticut
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Integrated 12-Step Logotherapy Intervention: Reducing Addiction for Chronic Pain Patients
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Alyssa D. Adwell, MSW, LICSW, SUDP (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
MT
Young adulthood with Disability – Needs, Goals, Barriers, and Hopes: Qualitative Inquiry on Reddit
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Ahyun Moon, MA, MPP, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University Chicago
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Navigating Grief After Acquiring an Invisible Disability: A Lifestyle Approach
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Michelle Lorenzen, M.A., MSW (she/her/hers)
– Lewis University
Presenter:
Brendan P. Keska, MSW
– Lewis University
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
MT
Disability Justice and Weight-Based Social Justice: An Intersectional Approach for Equitable Change
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Kiki Kline, LSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Exploring How Race, Islam, and Disability Intersect to Shape Identity and Promote Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Panelist:
Julie Clockston, LCSW & DSW (she/her/hers)
– Metropolitan State University of Denver
Panelist:
Cheryl L Fergerson, DSW, LCSW, ACHP-SW (she/her/hers)
– The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Moderator:
Tarek Zidan, PhD
– Indiana University School of Social Work at IUI in Indianapolis
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Beyond Compliance: Conducting Meaningful Evaluations for Disability Justice in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Dawn Shafer, PhD, MSW (she/they)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Presenter:
Samantha Fuld, DSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Presenter:
Gail Betz, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Presenter:
Julia J. Scott, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Presenter:
Neijma Celestine-Donnor, JD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Navigating Barriers: Why Disability Offices Are Failing Students and How Social Workers Can Help
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Zibora R. Gilder, MSW
– Howard University
Presenter:
Deja Marie Crozier, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Howard University
Contributor:
Nila Morton, Bs-Psychology
– Howard University
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Rethinking Faculty Inclusion: Advocating for Disability Justice and Career Equity in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Vail
Presenter:
April Steen, PhD
– Grand Canyon University
Presenter:
Stephanie George, MSW, EdD
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Lyndal Bedford, LCSW, MSW
– Warner University
Presenter:
Nakita Scott, DSW, LCSW, MSW, MA (she/her/hers)
– Southeastern University
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:10 PM - 1:25 PM
MT
Equity: BIPOC Students’ Perspectives and Recommendations
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Alex Espadas, PhD (he/him/his)
– Winona State University
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Disability Severity Among Children of Immigrant Caregivers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
Presenter:
Lucinda Adjesiwor
– University of Southern California
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Dis/Abled Practitioners and Unpaid Internships: Disability and Mental Health in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Who Is Not At The Table, and Why?: Toward a Workforce of Dis/Abled Practitioners
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Robin Ennis, L.C.S.W.
– Simmons University
Presenter:
Jacoba Rock, PhD, L.C.S.W.
– Boise State University
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
A NeuroSpicy Identity: ADHD and Autism in the Latinx Community
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Sandra N. Crespo, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Transformations Care Network
Presenter:
Marisol Marroquin, Phd, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University- Newark
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Bridging Implicit Curriculum Between Students, Faculty, Practicum Education, and Student Services
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Columbine
Presenter:
Stephen Rabeno, PhD, LCSW-R
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Dina Pilgrim, LMSW, DSW (c)
– Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
Presenter:
Christine Corrado, M.S.
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Jeanette Lukas, LMSW, DSW (she/her/hers)
– Stony Brook University
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Intersecting vulnerabilities: Critical disability theory in environmental justice advocacy and solutions
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
Karen J. Magruder, DSW, LCSW-S (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Who Pays the Price? Unpaid Internships, Disability, and Mental Health—Implications for Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Christian Adeleke, LMSW (he/him/his)
– The University of Texas at Arlington
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Seeking Sexual Justice for People With Intellectual Disability: A Critique of Capacity-Based Assessments
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Hannah G. Ginn, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Salisbury University
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
The Service Station: Transformative Social Work With the Beloved Community
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Wendy Sellers, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Wingate University
Presenter:
Farrell Wright, MSW, BSW (he/him/his)
– The Wingate Service Station
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Disability Lens: Voters with Psychiatric Disabilities & Transport Barriers for Young Adults
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Exploring the Intersection of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Aging, and Family Caregiving
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Overcoming Transport Barriers: How Young Adults with Disabilities Adapt and Navigate Hostile Systems
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Pei-Chiang Lee, MSW
– University of Texas at Austin
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Social Skills and Relationship Development between Children with Autism and their Peers
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Dalila John, DSW
– The University of Alabama
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
The Intersectionality of Aging, Disability and Social Work Practice: Challenges and Opportunities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Ohiro Oni-Eseleh, PhD, LCSW (he/him/his)
– University of Delaware
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Neurodivergent Social Workers: Unmasking ADHD and Navigating Neurodivergence in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Panelist:
Erica P. Sandoval, LCSW, SIFI (she/her/hers)
– Sandoval CoLab
Panelist:
Sandra N. Crespo, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Transformations Care Network
Panelist:
Evelyn Bautista-Miller, LMSW, SDA, Phil (she/her/hers)
– Tender Steps of New York, Inc.
Moderator:
Cindy Bautista-Thomas, PhD, LCSW, RYT (she/her/hers)
– Lehman College, CUNY
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Advancing Disability Inclusion in Social Work: Strategies for Teaching, Clinical Practice, and Research
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Kristin L. Berg, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois at Chicago
Presenter:
Christianna R. Danguilan, MPH, PhD
– UIC LEND
Presenter:
Aubrey Thornton, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois at Chicago
Presenter:
Iulia Mihaila, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Presenter:
Leah Bernard, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Exploring the Intersection Between Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Aging, and Family Caregiving
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Tiffany Banks, PhD, LCSW-C (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland Baltimore County
Contributor:
David Robertson
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Contributor:
Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland Baltimore County
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Voters with Psychiatric Disabilities: Opportunities for Social Workers
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Jennifer K. Davis, PhD, LISW
– University of Akron
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge and Experiences of Adolescents With Visual Disabilities in Ghana
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Joana Okine, MPhil (she/her/hers)
– The University of Alabama
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Integrating Disability Justice into Youth Development: Successes and Challenges in Adapting LifeSkills Training
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Tana Connell, LMSW, Ph.D
– Delaware State University
Presenter:
Liz Horsey, LMSW
– Delaware State University
Disability Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Non-Visible Disabilities and the Power of Peer Mentorship in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Panelist:
Patrick Schelle, MSW
– The CUNY Graduate Center; Hunter College
Panelist:
Shermira Busby, MSW (she/her/hers)
– CUNY Graduate Center & New York City College of Technology
Panelist:
Michael Clements, MS (he/him/his)
– CUNY Graduate Center
Panelist:
Shola Thompson, LMHC, MPhil
– CUNY Graduate Center
Moderator:
Kathleen W. McKenna, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– CUNY Graduate Center
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Integrating Disability Justice Principles Into an Affirming Social Work Practice Model
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Elspeth Slayter, MSW, MA, PhD
– Salem State University
Presenter:
Lisa Johnson, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Salem State University
Presenter:
Andrea Murray-Lichtman, PhD, MSW, LCSW
– University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Presenter:
Alison B. Wetmur, DSW, LCSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Esther Son, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– College of Staten Island - City University of New York
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Preventing Suicide in Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Social Workers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Sara Rodrigues, DSW, LICSW
– NeuroHarbor Wellness & Consulting/Balanced Learning Center/ Boston University/Umass Global
Presenter:
Allison Curry, MSW, LCSW
– Balanced Learning Center/NeuroHarbor Wellness & Consulting
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Psychological Vulnerability, Behavioral Disengagement, and Well-Being Among College Students with Disability
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Jaegoo Lee, PhD
– Jackson State University
Presenter:
Jeoung Min Lee, PhD
– University of Missouri-Kansas City
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Disability and Policy Reform: Overcoming Barriers in Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Disability Justice: Dementia-Friendly Communities & Legal Insights for Military Families
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Qualitative Research in Mental Health and Human Trafficking: Exploring Disability Justice and Survivor Experiences
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Dementia Friendly Communities in the United States: An Integrative Review
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Yanjun Dong, PhD Candidate
– SUNY Albany
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Disability justice in storytelling research with neurodiverse older adults: Using theatre to drive change
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Laura Pacheco, N/A, MSW, PhD
– Memorial University
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Parenting with a Disability: Systemic Barriers and Pathways for Policy Reform in Child Welfare
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Kassandra Sofferman (she/her/hers)
– University of North Dakota
Presenter:
Amanda S. Fackler, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of North Dakota
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Survivor-led Community-Based Participatory Research: Authentic Examination of Disabled BIPOC Trafficked Women
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Presenter:
Jacquelyn Meshelemiah, BSSW, MSW, LSW, PhD
– The Ohio State University
Contributor:
Barbara Freeman, Survivor
– The Freeman House
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Accessibility by Design: Best Practices for Establishing and Sustaining an Effective Accessibility Advisory Group
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Panelist:
Gail Betz, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Panelist:
Julia J. Scott, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Panelist:
Samantha Fuld, DSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Panelist:
Neijma Celestine-Donnor, JD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Moderator:
Dawn Shafer, PhD, MSW (she/they)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Integrating Disability Justice Into Anti-Racism: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations in a Polarized Era
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Jacqueline T. Dyer, PhD, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University
Presenter:
Kendra M. Flores-Carter, DSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– California Baptist University
Disability Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Academic success of MSW students with clinical depression: An interpretive phenomenological analysis
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Presenter:
Michanda Gant, n/a
– Wayne State University
Presenter:
J Lloyd Allen, PhD MSW MPH
– Morgan State University
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Involuntary Student Leaves of Absence (LOAs): Implications for Disability Justice in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Nev Jones, PhD, MA
– University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Presenter:
Helen E. Petracchi, PhD, MSSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Military Families with Dependents Experiencing Disabilities: Knowledge from Attorneys
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
James T. Meadows, PhD, LMSW (they/them/theirs)
– Troy University
Presenter:
Leah A. McCoy, PhD, LMSW
– Troy University
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Disability Justice & Reproductive Rights: Empowering Sexual Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Disability Justice in Action: Addressing Decision-Making and Transportation Barriers for Adults with IDD
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Consent and Decision-Making for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Social Justice Issue
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Jack B. Lewis, Jr., DSW, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Rutgers , The State University of New Jersey, School of Social Work
Presenter:
Amy L. Strickler, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University School of Social Work
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Sexual Pleasure Is a Right: Centering Disability Justice and Reproductive Justice in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Tiffany M. Taylor, LCSW BCD (she/her/hers)
– Tulane University/Soul Solutions Therapeutic Services, LLC
Presenter:
Catherine Poehling, DSW, MSW, MS, LCSW-BACS, LCSW-S, SEP
– University of Southern Mississippi
Disability Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Parents Empowering Dating and Sexual Education for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Heidi Rueda, MSW, PhD
– University of Nebraska Omaha
Contributor:
Corinne Carmona, MSW
– Brigham Young University
Disability Issues
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Mixed Methods Exploration of Secondary Traumatic Stress among Clinicians: What Harms and What Helps?
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Sarah A. Ascienzo, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Presenter:
Maura B. Nsonwu, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Domestic Violence, Loneliness, Social Support and Mental Health Among Older Women During COVID-19
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Sukyung Yoon, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of North Texas
Presenter:
Neely Mahapatra, Ph.D (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Building Trauma-Responsive Social Workers in Schools: Supporting Diverse Learners
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Lisa A. Wobbe-Veit, MSW
– University of Southern California
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Embracing Resilience and Powering Change in the Face of Trauma
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
The Privilege of Mobility: Unequal Access to Emergency Services in Disaster Response
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Mitra Naseh, PhD
– Washington University in St. Louis
Presenter:
Sahar Badiezadeh, MS
– University of Massachusetts Boston
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
From Stress to Strength: A Grounded Theory Study on Resilience in Social Work Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Aynsley H. Scheffert, PhD, MSW, LICSW
– University of Iowa
Presenter:
Jennifer C. Henson, PhD, LMSW
– Bethel University
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Family Conflict and Mental Health in South Korea during COVID-19: Does Age Matter?
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Sukyung Yoon, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of North Texas
Presenter:
Soochan Choi, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– Yonsei University
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Exploring the Scope and Influence of Social Workers’ Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Panel Discussion
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Moderator:
Kim M. Anderson, PhD
– University of Central Florida
Panelist:
Michael C. LaSala, PhD, LICSW
– School of Social Work, Simmons University
Panelist:
Pedro M. Hernandez, MS, MSW, LMSW, PhD (he/him/his)
– Jackson State University
Panelist:
Jaegoo Lee, PhD
– Jackson State University
Contributor:
Jeffrey Steen, PhD, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Simmons University
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
It’s Complicated: Why a Trauma-Informed Perspective Requires Understanding Implicit Ableism
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Elisa Kawam, MSW PhD
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Melanie O'Neil, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Disaster and Traumatic Stress
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Long Term Impact of BHWET Behavioral Health Fellowships: Data From Three Grantees
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Columbine
Panelist:
Paul Sacco, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Maryland-Baltimore
Panelist:
Sharon Johnson, MSW, PhD, MPE
– University of Missouri-St. Louis
Panelist:
Jason Matejkowski, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Panelist:
Michelle M. Levy, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
Moderator:
Michele Beaulieu, LCSW-C
– University of Maryland-Baltimore
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Adjunct self-assessment: A teaching practice pilot study
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
Christopher J. Ward, DSW (he/him/his)
– University of Kansas
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Enhancing Social Work Assessment: Strategies for Effectiveness and Building a Sustainable Assessment Culture
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Christina N. Ferretti, BSW, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Central Florida
Presenter:
Kenan Sualp, PhD, MSW
– University of Central Florida
Presenter:
Christina Bernhardt, PhD, MSW
– University of Central Florida
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Assessing Learning, Advancing Justice: Exploring Competency Equity and Anti-Oppressive Growth in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
What MSW students learned about anti-oppressive practice: An exploration
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Amy K. Fisher, JD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Mississippi
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Measuring Competency Equity: Evaluating Social Work Education through Pre- and Post-Tests
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Kyle Rehn, Dr.
– University of Utah
Presenter:
Chad McDonald, Ph.D., LCSW
– Social Research Institute/University of Utah
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
The emerging divide in pursuing higher education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Vinod Srivastava, PhD
– Fort Hays State University
Presenter:
Anas Hourani, Ph.D.
– Fort Hays State University
Educational Outcomes Assessments
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Does a Medical Crisis Counseling Model Effectively Support Caregivers of Children With Medical Needs?
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Anthony D. Campbell, PhD, MSW
– Auburn University Social Work
Presenter:
Ethan Engelhardt, PhD, MSW
– Auburn University Social Work
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Harnessing Human Connections: A Systematic Review of Social Support Interventions in Social Work (2000-2024)
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Anthony D. Campbell, PhD, MSW
– Auburn University Social Work
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Socioeconomic Determinants of Mental Health: Policy Evaluation and Equity-Informed Research
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Depression in US Women Welfare Recipients
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Presenter:
Jacqueline Corcoran, Ph.D.
– University of Pennsylvania
Presenter:
Anao Zhang, PhD, LCSW
– University of Michigan
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Guaranteed Income Program Evaluation; Evidence to Address Social Work Challenges
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Presenter:
Kisun Nam, PhD, MSSW
– California State University, Sacramento
Presenter:
Ethan J. Evans, PhD, MSW
– California State University, Sacramento
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Mental Health Interventions, Multi-tired Systems of Support and Program Evaluation
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Using and applying implementation science to advance social work practice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Louanne Bakk, PhD
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Contributor:
Melissa Elliott-Brogan
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Contributor:
Mary Milnamow
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Contributor:
Bradley Wallsteadt
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Contributor:
Annette Semanchin Jones, Ph.D
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills in College Scoping Review: A Multi-tiered Approach
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Bridget C. Bailey, PhD, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– West Virginia University
Presenter:
Carrie Rishel, PhD, MSW
– West Virginia University
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
“Suicide prevention can do work beyond preventing suicide”: Evaluating a campus-wide suicide prevention program.
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Antonia RG Alvarez, LMSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Portland State University
Presenter:
Thao Nguyen, MSW
– Portland State University
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Tensions Between Youth Protection and Youth Agency: Lessons Learned from Research with Youth
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Hannah E. Knipp, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Montana
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Evolution of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in response to critical theories of knowledge
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Inna Altschul, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
The Effectiveness of PCIT for Korean Children With Behavioral Challenges: A Meta-Analysis
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
Rana Hong (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University Chicago
Presenter:
Sanghee Lee, PhD.
– Dongguk University
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Using SSDforR: An R Package for Analyzing Single-Subject Data
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Charles Auerbach, PhD (he/him/his)
– Yeshiva University
Presenter:
Christine Vyshedsky, PhD, LCSW
– Yeshiva University
Presenter:
Hanni Flaherty, PhD, LCSW
– Yeshiva University
Presenter:
Susan E. Mason, PhD, LCSW-R
– Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Presenter:
Carolina Herrera, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Yeshiva University
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Subjective Illness Experience of Children Living With Cleft Lip/ Palate: A Holistic-Interactionistic Perspective
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Jia Luo, Master of Social Work (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation
Feminist Scholarship
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Beyond Shelter: Understanding the Pathways to Homelessness for Single Mothers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Brittany Stahnke, LCSW,DSW, LMFT
– East Tennessee State University
Presenter:
Julie T. Hopkins, PhD, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– East Tennessee State University
Feminist Scholarship
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Feminist Social Work Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Feminist Scholarship
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Regulating the Mind: Constructing, Performing, & Mandating “Insight” in Child Protection Cases
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Sandra Leotti, MSW, PhD
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Erin Sugrue, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Augsburg Univeristy
Feminist Scholarship
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Beyond the Interview: Exploring Grief Through Memory Elicitation and Digital Storytelling in Narrative Research
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Shannon Johnson, PhD, LCSW, MPP
– University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Feminist Scholarship
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Developing New Online Social Work Programs: Centering Inclusion and Valuing the Whole Person
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Jeannine Meza, DSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– UMass Global
Presenter:
Amber J. Ramirez, Ed.D., MSW, LCSW
– UMass Global
Feminist Scholarship
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Global Feminism
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Feminist Scholarship
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Intersectional Deaf Feminism: A Global Human Rights Framework for Inclusive Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Elizabeth Hill, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Monmouth University
Feminist Scholarship
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Kolkata, India: Implications for Disability Justice from Srishti’s Story
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Sunny Sinha, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Appalachian State University
Feminist Scholarship
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Mentorship Through a Virtual Writing Group: A Model for Supportive Scholarship
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Moderator:
Erin Nau, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Monmouth University
Panelist:
Diane M. Hodge, MSW, PhD, LCSW
– Radford University
Panelist:
Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, Ph. D., MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University
Feminist Scholarship
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Self-Leadership as Liberation: A Womanist and Disability Justice Approach to Thriving in Academia
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Sharlene A. Allen- Milton, Ed.D., LCSW-C
– Morgan State Univeristy
Presenter:
Christa C. Gilliam, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Morgan State University
Presenter:
Dana Burdnell Wilson, PhD
– Morgan State Univeristy
Feminist Scholarship
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Self-reflection: An important component in effective supervision
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Liaisons perception of DEI matters in practicum: use of self-reflexivity, positionality, and self-growth.
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Stephanie Lyons, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University School of Social Work
Presenter:
Minjoo Morlan, MSW
– Indiana University
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Accessibility in Social Work Internships: Barriers to and Opportunities for Inclusion
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
Jacqueline Marie McGinley, PhD, LMSW, FAAIDD (she/her/hers)
– Binghamton University
Presenter:
Teresa Moro, PhD, AM, LSW
– Rush University
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Navigating Dual Roles: Ethical and Professional Boundaries in Social Work Field Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Melissa Hardesty, PhD, LMSW
– Binghamton University
Presenter:
Cara Kenien-Ponomarev, LMSW, MPA
– Binghamton University
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Enhancing Macro Practicum Experiences for Students Through Field Instruction in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Jennifer Brower (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington
Presenter:
Karen Wollemborg, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington School of Social Work
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Expanding Access and Advancing Macro Practice: Evaluating a Fully Remote Social Work Practicum
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Amanda J. Clark-Andrejkovics, LCSW, MSCJ
– Univresity of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Jasmine Aaenson-Fletcher, MSW
– Youth Services INC
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Student Well-being
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Readiness of Practicum Supervisors to Support BSW/MSW students in Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Michelle Scott, PhD, MSW
– NJ/Monmouth University/ SRF Suicide Prevention Research and Training
Presenter:
Philip Osteen, PhD
– University of Utah
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Reframing Students' Mental Health Challenges in Practicum Education Using a Disability Justice Approach
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Kanako Okuda, DSW, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Boston University School of Social Work
Presenter:
Sonia Mee, MSW, LICSW
– Boston University School of Social Work
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Student Accommodations: Use of AI and Ethical Considerations From a Trauma-Informed Lens
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Susan Lares-Nakaoka, PhD, MSW, MA
– UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Social Welfare
Presenter:
Toby Hur, MSW
– UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Social Welfare
Contributor:
Erin Nakamura, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Social Welfare
Contributor:
Steph Tuazon, MSW, LCSW (they/them/theirs)
– UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Social Welfare
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Practicum Poverty: Financial and Psychosocial Hardships Reported by Social Work Students
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
John R. Gyourko, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– James Madison University
Contributor:
Madison L. Rowe
– James Madison University
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Expanding Horizons: Best Practices for Social Work Practicums in Non-Traditional Settings
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
Amy S. Levine, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presenter:
Sarah-Margaret Christy (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
The Evolving Role of Gatekeeping in Social Work Education: Navigating Generational Shifts
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Ratonia C. Runnels, PhD, MSSW (she/her/hers)
– Texas Woman's University
Presenter:
Brandi J. Felderhoff, PhD, LCSW-S, APHSW-C (she/her/hers)
– Texas Woman's University
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
How Do They See It?: ADEI Perspectives From Practicum Personnel
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 21
Presenter:
Candice Sorapuru, LCSW-BACS, LCSW-BACS
– Tulane University School of Social Work
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Culturally Sustainable Self-Care: A tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Field Experience
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Aimee B. Chung, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Presenter:
Natasha Ariyoshi, MSW. LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Field Education
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Empowering Students With Disabilities in Practicum Settings: Best Practices and Paths Forward
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Alexander Rubin, LCSW
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Presenter:
Katie Stalker, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Presenter:
Michael Lynch, LMSW
– University at Buffalo
Presenter:
Marjorie Quartley, LCSW-R (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Contributor:
Sterling James, MSW
– University at Buffalo
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Coordinate to Accommodate: Ensuring Practicum Success for Social Work Students With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Nicole Oceanak, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University - SSW
Presenter:
Julie Kates, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Portland State University
Presenter:
Froylana Heredia-Miller, DSW, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– California Baptist University
Presenter:
Hina Rehman, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University
Presenter:
Katharina Werner, LCSW, MSW
– University of Montana School of SOcial Work
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Invisibility to Visibility: Connecting Administrators and Faculty to Accessibility Using Practice Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Benjamin R. Sher, DSW, LMSW (he/him/his)
– New York University
Presenter:
Elizabeth Chon, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– New York University Silver School of Social Work
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Remote Internships as a Path to Disability Justice in Social Work Field Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Columbine
Presenter:
Christie Moore, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Oregon State University
Presenter:
Deborah Blumenthal, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Access Granted: Unlocking Inclusive Social Work Practicums
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Moderator:
Nicole Oceanak, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University - SSW
Panelist:
Hina Rehman, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers University
Panelist:
Sherie Augustin, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Rutgers School of Social Work
Panelist:
Katharina Werner, LCSW, MSW
– University of Montana School of SOcial Work
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Envisioning Multimodal Curriculum for Social Work Field Instructor Training and Support
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Karen Wollemborg, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington School of Social Work
Presenter:
Stacey DeFries, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington
Presenter:
Shawnti M. Johnson, LICSW (she|they - MWe)
– University of Washington School of Social Work
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Reversing the Clock on a New Watch: Ensuring Inclusive Practices Are Learned in Practicum
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Tiffany Adamson, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Rachel McBride, LCSW
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Valerie Butler-McDaniel, LCSW
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Charlotte Levario, LMSW
– OU Anne & Henry Zarrow School of SW
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
The Role of Virtual Group Supervision in Expanding Field Education in Non-Traditional Settings
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
Stephanie H. Ratliff, PhD, MSW, CSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Desha Scanlon, DSW
– University of Kentucky
Field Education
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Upholding Gatekeeping Responsibilities in Practicum Education While Supporting Students With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Desha Scanlon, DSW
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Stephanie H. Ratliff, PhD, MSW, CSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky
Field Education
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Innovation in meeting student needs
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Student Satisfaction with an Innovative Internship: Collaboration between Research, Practice and Field
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Michel S. Holien, LCSW
– University of Colorado
Presenter:
Allison Malen, MSW
– University of Colorado
Field Education
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Supporting Practicum Education Competencies 4 and 9: Implementation Results from Year 1 of ECB-SW
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Panelist:
Kerrie L. Ocasio, PhD (she/her/hers)
– West Chester University
Panelist:
Layna Smith, MSS, LSW
– West Chester University
Panelist:
Wan-Yi Chen, PhD
– West Chester University, Garduate Social Work Department
Moderator:
Ginneh Akbar, LSW, DSW
– West Chester University
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Evaluating “Professionalism” in Field Practicum Education: The Impact of Our Backgrounds and Biases
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Tami Walker, LAPSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee College of Social Work
Presenter:
Latausha M. Stevenson, LMSW
– UT Knoxville
Presenter:
Allison M. Diehl, MSSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Disability Accommodations in Field Education: Exploring the MSW Student Perspective
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Alicia D. Melnick, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work
Field Education
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Low Barrier Services for Communities: Public Libraries and Social Work Practicum Partnerships
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Vail
Presenter:
Leah Topek-Walker, DSW, LCSW-R (she/her/hers)
– Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
Presenter:
Margaret A. Paauw, PhD, LMSW (She/They)
– Eastern Michigan University
Field Education
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Art as Qualitative Data for People Living with Dementia: A Conceptual Research Model
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Molly Bray-Hayes, MSW
– University at Albany SUNY
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Examining the Intersectionality of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in Advance Care Planning (ACP)
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
Junghee Han, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern Indiana
Presenter:
Keon Kim, n/a
– University of Southern Indiana
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Attitudes and Accessibility in Aging Services
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Undergraduate Student Attitudes Toward and Interests in Working with Older Adults: An Exploratory Study
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW (she/her/hers)
– Seton Hall University
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Navigating Administrative Burden: Nonprofit Capacity in Serving Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Older Adults
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Sara E. Terrana, MA, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Adelphi University
Presenter:
Ashley Butler, MSW
– Adelphi University
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Bridging Disciplines: The Role of Social Work Researchers in Interdisciplinary Dementia Research
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Kathy L. Siepker, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Contributor:
Soeun Jang, MSW, Ph.D Student
– University of Texas at Arlington
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Aging, Immigration, and Sociopolitical Contexts
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Aging in welfare states: Older immigrants in Europe
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
Qingwen Xu, Dr.
– New York University Silver School of Social Work
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Reconnecting Our Communities: Building Bridges to Fight Ageism and Isolation
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Brianna V. Garrison, Phd, MSW, LCSW-S (she/her/hers)
– Southern Connecticut State University
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Discourses of aging and disability: Tracing Canadian news media coverage on family migration
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
M. Syed, PhD
– University of Waterloo
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Reflections of those who have Lived: Phenomenological Perspectives from Older Adults
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Brittany Stahnke, LCSW,DSW, LMFT
– East Tennessee State University
Presenter:
Jesse Gilreath, LCSW, DSW
– East Tennessee State University
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
MT
Supporting Those With Disability That Accompanies Aging
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Jennifer Colin, LMSW
– Kuyper College
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Promoting Inclusion and Reducing Isolation in Aging With Disability
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
New Mexico’s New Medical Aid in Dying Law and Considerations for Clients With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Erika M. Gergerich, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– New Mexico State University
Presenter:
Susie Facio, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– New Mexico State University
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:05 PM - 2:20 PM
MT
A Scoping Review of Age-Friendly Initiatives That Address Social Isolation Among Disabled Older Adults
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Denise E. Gosselin, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Touro University
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Self-reported Stress in Dementia caregiving: Assessing the Impact of Race, Age and Frustration
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Obinna C. Odo, MSW, MSC, BSC
– Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Invisible pillars: Scoping review of challenges faced by informal caregivers in home-based palliative care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Swasati Handique, MSW, PhD Candidate (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Contributor:
Soeun Jang, MSW, Ph.D Student
– University of Texas at Arlington
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Mental Health and Well-being in Older Adults
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
The mediating relationship between COVID-19 concerns and physical health of older adults in US
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Swasati Handique, MSW, PhD Candidate (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Contributor:
Soeun Jang, MSW, Ph.D Student
– University of Texas at Arlington
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Caregivers Trained to Deliver Life Reviews Improve Depression in Persons Living with Dementia
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court B
Presenter:
Angela M. McClellan, LMSW
– University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Presenter:
Christina E. Miyawaki, PhD, MSW, MA
– University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Gero-Ed (Aging and Gerontology)
Group Work
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Focus on the power of group work with youth in social work: Case studies for education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Group Work
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Body Mapping Groups to Promote Healing: Insights for Social Work Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Clarice J. Robinson, MSW
– University of Chicago School of Social Work
Presenter:
Celina Doria, PhD, MSW
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presenter:
Sheila Shankar, LSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Chicago
Presenter:
Gina Fedock, PhD, MSW
– University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
Group Work
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Using the Arts to Facilitate Affirming, Strengths-Based Groups with LGBTQ Youth
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Nora Wynn, AM
– Loyola University Chicago
Presenter:
Brian L. Kelly, PhD, MSW, CADC (he/him/his)
– Loyola University Chicago
Group Work
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Group Work Interventions to Foster Hope and Joy Among Those Living With Chronic Illnesses
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Panelist:
Jen Currin-McCulloch, PhD, LSW
– Colorado State University
Panelist:
Erin Nau, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Monmouth University
Moderator:
Gregory J. Tully, PhD (he/him/his)
– West Chester University
Group Work
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Exploring Faith Leaders' Roles in Sexual Health Education in Rural Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Rachel Wright, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Appalachian State University
Presenter:
Terri Mitchell, PhD
– Appalachian State University
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Exploring Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Hesitancy Among African American Parents
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
Seok Won Jin, PhD, MSW, MA
– The University of Memphis
Presenter:
Tiffany Burks-Sanders, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Memphis
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Are social workers with disabilities impacted by their working conditions?
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Laurie L. Eldred, LMSW-C, CAADC, MPA
– Grand Valley State University
Presenter:
Joshua Bishop, PhD (he/him/his)
– Grand Valley State University
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Managing Pediatric Asthma in Public Housing: Interviews with Families, Leaders, and Community Health Workers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
MEIRONG LIU, Ph.D.
– Howard University - Washington, DC
Presenter:
Jae Eun Chung, Ph.D.
– Howard University - Washington, DC
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Integrating Photovoice as a Pedagogical Method to Train Students in Supporting Clients With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Jen Currin-McCulloch, PhD, LSW
– Colorado State University
Presenter:
Yixuan Wang, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Health
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:50 PM - 1:05 PM
MT
Natural Medicine (Psychedelics) and Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Amanda M. Baranski, DSW, LCSW, LNMIT (she/her/hers)
– MSU Denver
Presenter:
Katelen Fortunati, DSW LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Saint Mary (Kansas)
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Gender Differences in Depression Among Older Adults: A Latent Class Analysis
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
Presenter:
Myoung-il Kim, PhD
– Gyeongsang National University
Presenter:
Eunjee Song, n/a
– University of Nebraska at Kearney
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Healthy Together: Interconnected Health Improvements in Low-Income African American Men With Chronic Conditions
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 21
Presenter:
Vanessa Robinson-Dooley, PhD, LCSW, CNP
– Simmons University
Presenter:
Tyler l. Collette
– Kennesaw State University
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Burnout and Mental Health Among Parents of Children with Special Needs
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Health
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Sexuality Issues in Social Work Education and Practice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Long-term impact of parental mental health on trajectories of children's social-emotional development
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Wenjing Shao
– Michigan State University
Presenter:
Kyunghee Lee, PhD, EdD
– Michigan State University
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Preferred form of PrEP among substance using Black and Latinx sexual minority males
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Thomas Alex Washington, PhD, MSSW, MA
– California State University, Long Beach
Contributor:
Devon'te M. Jameson, BA
– California State University, Long Beach
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Centering Lived Experience: A Co-Teaching Initiative on Disability and Sexuality in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Keith Adamson, PhD
– University of Toronto
Contributor:
Ami Goulden, MSW, PhD, RSW (she/her/hers)
– Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Disability Justice in Caregiving: Understanding Burnout Among Parents of Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Sonnie E. Mayewski, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Florida State University
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
AI-Powered Health Education for Enhancing Health Equity: A Systematic Review of Health App Ecosystems
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Fan Yang, PhD, LGSW
– The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Finding Joy in the Journey? Emotional Impact of Breast Cancer for Young Survivors
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
Presenter:
Rebecca S. Rouland, PhD, LCSW
– Nazareth University
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
AI in HPV Vaccination: A Systematic Review of Applications, Trends, and Methodological Considerations
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Fan Yang, PhD, LGSW
– The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Contributor:
Siyuan Huang, BS
– Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
Health
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
COVID-19 as a Lens: A Systematic Literature Review on Health Inequities in European Population
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
MD SARAFAT HOSSAIN, MSSW
– University of Alabama
Presenter:
Md Masud Rana, MSSW
– University of Georgia
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Narratives of Trauma-Informed Birthing Care on Reddit
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
December Maxwell, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Julie E. Miller-Cribbs, PhD MSW
– University of Oklahoma
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Health Issues and Trans, Gender Diverse, and Queer-Affirmative Populations
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Health
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Countering the erasure of HIV: Promoting health equity via HIV-informed and Queer-affirmative social work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Tyler M. Arguello, PhD, DCSW, LCSW (he/él/they/elle)
– California State University, Sacramento
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Healthcare Professional Perspectives on Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusive Healthcare Settings and Practices
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Jarrod Call, MSW, PhD (They/He)
– University of Washington Tacoma
Presenter:
Jacob Goffnett, PhD, MSW
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Do University Students Comply With COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines?
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Laura Andres (she/her/they/them)
– Grand Valley State University
Presenter:
Joshua Bishop, PhD (he/him/his)
– Grand Valley State University
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Mental Health Issues in Social Work Curriculum
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Health
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Nights Homeless in Mental Health Emergency Department Use for Rural Adults: Curriculum Implications
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Michael Clarkson-Hendrix, PhD MSW (he/they)
– SUNY Fredonia
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Mental Health Challenges and Medical Trauma for Those Affected by Chronic and rare Disease
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Maya H. Doyle, MSW, PhD
– Quinnipiac University
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Supporting Social Work Students' Mental Health in the Classroom: Universal Design and Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Osebe E. Kebaya, MSW, LSCW
– Colorado State University
Presenter:
Mica Arnett, MSW, LCSW
– Colorado State University
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Stigma, Communication, and Pain Management: Exploring Sickle Cell Patients' Healthcare Experiences
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Sharon D. Parker, PhD, MSW,MS (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Health
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Stress and Resilience Among Social Work Students and Practitioners: Examining Self-Care as Mediating Mechanism
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Junrong Shi, Ph.D
– University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Presenter:
Amy Doolittle, Ph.D. LCSW
– University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Health
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Understanding Information Systems (GIS and Social-Media) in Health Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Health
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
"Infodemic Crisis: A Systematic Literature Review of Social-Media Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation Globally”
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Aritra Moulick, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– University of Tennessee
Presenter:
Namrata Mukherjee, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Boise State University
Health
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Leveraging GIS for Social Work: Mapping Health Barriers and Service Accessibility
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Kenan Sualp, PhD, MSW
– University of Central Florida
Health
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Examining Food Insecurity among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Presenter:
Monica Adams, PhD, MSW, LISW-S
– Binghamton University
Health
Higher Education/Nonprofit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Building Inclusive and Supportive Educational Environments for Faculty
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Higher Education/Nonprofit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Disability Justice as a Framework for Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Higher Education/Nonprofit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Fostering Student Success through Targeted Support
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Higher Education/Nonprofit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Professor in Environment: Ethics, Advocacy, and Restorative Practices for Neurodivergent Students
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Shelly S. McDowell-Porter, PhD, LCSW, CDP® (she/her/hers)
– Chamberlain University
Presenter:
Sarah I. Pilgrim, PhD, MSW, BSW (she/her/hers)
– Chamberlain University
Presenter:
Erica Martinez, LCSW
– Chamberlain University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Leading AI Transformation in Social Work Education: A Framework for Higher Ed Leadership
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Columbine
Panelist:
Ruopeng An, PhD (he/him/his)
– New York University
Panelist:
Michael A. Lindsey, PhD, MSW, MPH
– Silver School of Social Work, New York University
Panelist:
Desmond U. Patton, PhD, MSW
– School of Social Policy and Practice, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Pennsylvania
Moderator:
Amanda S. Ritchie, MAA (she/her/hers)
– Silver School of Social Work, New York University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Ready or Not? Exploring Accessibility and Initiatives Related to College Students and Mental Health
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Amy E. Cox, PhD, LMSW
– Troy University
Presenter:
Onick Lewis, EdD
– Troy University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
The Role of Resilience in Social Services during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Darci M. Graves, PhD, MSW
– Idaho State University
Presenter:
Ines Wenger Jindra, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Idaho State University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Food Insecurity Among College Students at Minority Serving Institutions
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Jieru Bai, PhD
– California State University Los Angeles
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Friday, Oct 24th
3:40 PM - 3:55 PM
MT
Developing Professional Impact Statements in Academic Environments
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Laneshia R. Conner, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky, College of Social Work
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Exploring Perceptions of Diverse BSW Students’ Pursuit of an MSW
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
Jennifer A. Pax, PhD, JD, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– New Jersey City University
Presenter:
Muriel Rand, EdD, MEd, MSW, LSW
– New Jersey City University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Academic’s Mental Health: The Impact of Anonymous Narrative Feedback on Student Evaluations
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
Cindy Davis, PhD
– University of the Sunshine Coast
Presenter:
Gerard Jefferies, PhD
– University of the Sunshine Coast
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Inclusive Transformation With AI in Social Work Education: Intersecting Ethical Approaches and Digital Literacy
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Sangwon Lee, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Oklahoma
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Nosotros Queremos!—In Our Own Voice: Supporting Students of Color on Their Educational Journey
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Moderator:
Eden H. Robles, PhD, MSW
– Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio
Panelist:
Tawana E. Smith, LCSW-BACS (she/her/hers)
– Our Lady of the Lake University
Panelist:
Javier Segovia, PhD, LCSW-S, BCD
– maravilla Therapy Services
Panelist:
Miranda Vatterott
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Navigating the Transition: A Study of Faculty Experiences with Institutional and Collegial Support
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Felicia L. Murray, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Tarleton State University
Presenter:
Lori McMeel, PhD, LCSW
– Lewis University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Social Work Education Administration During and After Natural Disasters
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Panelist:
Mark H. Trahan, PhD
– Appalachian State University
Panelist:
Poco Kernsmith, PhD, MSW, MPH,
– University of California Los Angeles
Panelist:
Patricia A. Findley, DrPH, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University of Chicago
Panelist:
Patricia L. Desrosiers, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Western Kentucky University
Moderator:
Thomas P. Felke, MSW, PhD (he/him/his)
– Florida Gulf Coast University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Faculty Development: A Pilot Project to Foster Growth & Satisfaction in Teaching/Professional Faculty
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Michael M. Talamantes, MSSW LCSW (he/him/his)
– University of Denver/Graduate School of Social Work
Presenter:
Ramona Beltran, PhD, MSW
– University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Cultivating Adjunct Faculty Inclusion and Excellence Through Community Building in Social Work Programs
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Elisa Kawam, MSW PhD
– Arizona State University
Contributor:
Marcos Martinez, MSW/ PHD
– ASU
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Beyond the Implicit Curriculum: Student Services' Role in Centering Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Moderator:
JUNIOR PENA, M.S.
– BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Panelist:
Kristen Reid Salomon, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– University of Chicago-Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
Panelist:
Christine Corrado, M.S.
– Stony Brook University
Panelist:
Kathryn (Katie) McClain-Meeder, LMSW
– University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Invisible Injuries: Mental Health Disabilities in College Athletes
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
ASHLEY BARR, DSW, LSW, MBA
– Carlow University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:35 PM - 4:50 PM
MT
Revolutionize, Not Reform: Liberated Leadership
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Rachel Phelps, DSW, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Fort Hays State University, Blooming Brilliance Co.
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Advancing Disability of Justice in Aging and Social Work Education: A Call for Action
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Suk-hee Kim, PhD, COI, MSW
– Northern Kentucky University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
International Students and Microaggressions: Results from a Stress and Coping Survey
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Presenter:
Oyindamola R. Williams, LMSW
– Southwest Community Health Center
Contributor:
Duy Nguyen, PhD
– Sacred Heart University
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Addressing homelessness in community college: An assessment of the HOPE Program
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Presenter:
Rashida M. Crutchfield, EdD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– California State University, Long Beach
Presenter:
Yadira Maldonado, MSW (she/her/ella)
– Center for Equitable Higher Education
Higher Education/Non-Profit Leadership
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Ecological Determinants of Children's Externalizing Behavior: Racial and Ethnic Differences
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Eunjee Song, n/a
– University of Nebraska at Kearney
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Social work practice with parents with disabilities: An overview for social work educators
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Elizabeth Lightfoot, PhD
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Kelley R. Hollie, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
The Impact of Early Childhood Family Dysfunction on College Degree Completion in Early Adulthood
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Sunny Mathew, MSW, PhD
– Stockton University - Galloway, NJ
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Friday, Oct 24th
2:05 PM - 2:20 PM
MT
The Graffiti Street Art Movement and Social Work: The Revolution Won't Be Televised
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Deborah L. Geer-Gateley (she/her/hers)
– Tennessee State Univeristy
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Exploring Discrimination and Racial Identity's Impact on Suicidal Ideation in U.S. College Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
William Nugent, Dr., Ph.D
– University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Advancing Disability Justice: Theoretical Foundations and Contemporary Contributions
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Haresh Dalvi, MSW (he/him/his)
– Grand Valley State University
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Global and Local Approaches for Social Work Education and Empowerment
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Understanding Reverse Immigration to Korea from the US: Applying Hierarchical Needs and Livability Theories
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Presenter:
Intae Yoon, Phd, MSW
– North Carolina State University
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Advancing education and justice: What happens when HBSE skills take over a mentoring initiative?
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Presenter:
Shadonna Davis, LCSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Clark Atlanta University
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Understanding Adultism: A Scoping Review
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Caroline N. Sharkey, PhD, LCSW, LICSW (She/They/Them)
– University at Albany, State University of New York
Presenter:
Dominic Gallo, MSW (he/him/his)
– University at Albany, School of Social Welfare
Human Behavior and the Social Enviorment
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Emotional Violence and Functional Impairments Among Refugee Students in Tanzania
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
Presenter:
Catherine Carlson, Ph.D
– University of Cincinnati
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Accuracy and Trust in COVID-19 Knowledge Among Resettled Refugees
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Yohan Moon, MSW (he/him/his)
– University at Albany, SUNY
Presenter:
Lindsey Disney, PhD, LCSW
– University at Albany, SUNY
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Breaking Barriers: Addressing Health Communication Challenges Faced by Refugees with Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Mustafa Rfat, MSA/MPA
– WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
Presenter:
Qusay Hussein, MSSW
– University of Texas Austin
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
South Asian Women and Transnational Marriage Abandonment in the UK: Role of Community-Based Organizations
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
Neely Mahapatra, Ph.D (she/her/hers)
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Sukyung Yoon, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of North Texas
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Building Belonging Through Community, Care, and Uncertainty
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
The Need for Unreliable Networks: Navigating the US-Mexico Border in Times of Uncertainty
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Alejandro Olayo-Méndez, PhD (he/him/his)
– Boston College School of Social Work
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
“Here My Mind Is at Peace”: Cultivating Intergenerational Healing Spaces for Refugee Youth
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Moderator:
Ellie Adelman, LCSW
– The Village Institute
Panelist:
Monica R. Acosta, LSW (she/her/hers)
– The Village Institute
Panelist:
Claudine Migisha, MSW
– The Village Institute
Panelist:
Sarah Shakoory, n/a
– The Village Institute
Contributor:
Amayrani Rojas, BSW
– The Village Institute
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Mutual Aid and Interdependence the Role of Community Sponsorship in Refugee Integration and Belonging
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
CRAIG M. MORTLEY, MS (he/him/his)
– university of Connecticut School of social Work
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Mapping the Health Profile of Brazilian Immigrants in the United States: A Scoping Review
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Erick da Luz Scherf, MSW (he/him/his)
– The University of Alabama, School of Social Work
Presenter:
Lydia Mehrara, PhD, MSW
– Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Unfinished Journeys: A Qualitative Exploration of North Korean Defectors’ Redefection and Resettlement
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Michin Hong, PhD, MSW
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Min Young Lee, PhD
– Cyber University of Korea
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Health, Disability, and Opportunity Among Refugees and Immigrants
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Employment Integration of Refugees with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Qusay Hussein, MSSW
– University of Texas Austin
Presenter:
Dani Herrmann, BSW
– University of Texas
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Diabetes Prevalence, Built Environment and Demographic Risk Factors among Immigrants: St. Louis and Minneapolis
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Habiba Ibrahim, PhD
– St. Catherine University
Presenter:
Hisako Matsuo, PhD
– Saint Louis University
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Mental Health and the Environment for Unaccompanied Children in the United States
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Salam Makram, n/a
– Providence College
Presenter:
Robert Hasson, III, PhD, LICSW (he/him/his)
– Providence College
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:40 PM - 3:55 PM
MT
Physically Separated, Psychically Connected: Immigrant Parents’ Experiences of Separation and Reunification
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Panelist:
Cheryl Aguilar, MSW, LICSW
– Smith College School for Social Work
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Provider Perspectives on Mental Health Care for Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Community-Based Participatory Research: Supporting Latino Immigrant Men and Behavioral Health Providers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
Jennifer L. Siegel, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Calvin University
Presenter:
Yancy E. Padilla, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Social Work Practice With Forced Migrants With Disabilities and/or Other Chronic Health Conditions
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
S. Megan Berthold, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Presenter:
CRAIG M. MORTLEY, MS (he/him/his)
– university of Connecticut School of social Work
Presenter:
Yvonne Mbewe, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Contributor:
Scott Harding, PhD
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Contributor:
Elnara Klicheva, MSW, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Effects of War-Related Trauma on Ukrainian Refugees in Philadelphia: Perspectives of Mental Health Professionals
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
Nataliia Gusak, PhD, MSW
– University of Anchorage, AK
Presenter:
Amy E. Stein, PhD, LCSW, MSW
– Private Practice
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Centering Black Immigrant Voices: Advancing Racial Equity and Mental Health Justice in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Centering Emotional Wellness and Legal Support for Immigrant Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Family Navigators as Bridges to Mental Healthcare: Supporting Black Immigrant Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Presenter:
Bertranna A. Muruthi, PhD, LMFT
– Drexel University, Dornslife School of Public Health
Presenter:
Dollar Ganu, BA
– University of Oregon
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Forensic Mental Health Evaluations: Using Social Work Clinical Expertise to Support Deportation Defense
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Cherra M. Mathis, PhD., MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Laurie Cook Cook Heffron, PhD, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– St. Edwards University
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Undocu-Black: Considerations of Critical Race Theory and Mental Health for Undocumented Black Migrants
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Presenter:
Bertranna A. Muruthi, PhD, LMFT
– Drexel University, Dornslife School of Public Health
Presenter:
Jose Zarate, MS, LPCC
– California State University, Monterey Bay
Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations
Indigenous and Tribal
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Gender Disparities: Help-Seeking Intentions for Family with Alzheimer’s Disease Among American Indians
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Yeon-Shim Lee, PHD (she/her/hers)
– SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Presenter:
Soonhee Roh, PHD
– University of South Dakota
Indigenous and Tribal
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Intersections of Colonization, Disability, & Indigenous Rights
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Indigenous and Tribal
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Social Work's Roles in Advancing the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Including Persons with Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Phyllis B. Ngai, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– University of Montana
Indigenous and Tribal
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Ethical Social Work Practice With Native American Women: Social Determinants of Prenatal Substance Use
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
June-Yung Kim, PhD, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– University of North Dakota
Presenter:
Jeoung Min Lee, PhD
– University of Missouri-Kansas City
Indigenous and Tribal
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Colonization Legacies, Local Context, and Disability
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Emarely Rosa-Davila, PhD (she, her, ella)
– Texas Woman's University
Presenter:
Beverly A. Wagner, EdD, LCSW
– University of Maine at Presque Isle
Indigenous and Tribal
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Indigenous Knowledge & Community Well-Being
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Indigenous and Tribal
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
No Word for Disability: Indigenous Foundations for Disability Justice and Joy
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Lisa G. Byers, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Oklahoma
Indigenous and Tribal
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
From Weaving Healthy Families to Weaving Healthy Communities: Centering Indigenous Knowledge Sharing in Research
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Catherine E. O'Connor, (Formerly Burnette/McKinley), PhD, LMSW
– Tulane University
Presenter:
Kristi Ka'apu, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Tulane Univeristy
Presenter:
Kya Locklear, MD/MPH Candidate (she/her/hers)
– Tulane University
Indigenous and Tribal
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Cervical Cancer Screening Among Indigenous Women
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Soonhee Roh, PHD
– University of South Dakota
Presenter:
Yeon-Shim Lee, PHD (she/her/hers)
– SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Indigenous and Tribal
International Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
A Critical Analysis of Economic Sanctions Policy: The Debilitating Impact on Healthcare in Afghanistan
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Fizza Saghir, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
International Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Advancing Trauma-Informed Reproductive Health Care in Indian Prisons: A Policy Framework for Equity and Reform
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
SANTHOSHRAJ SRINIVASAN, MSW (he/him/his)
– The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Pathways From Internet Addiction to Suicidal Behaviors: A Mediation Analysis of Online Bullying
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
Presenter:
Enoch Azasu, PhD
– University at Buffalo
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Navigating Silent Struggles: Mental Health and Service Utilization Among Malawian Women in Blesser Relationships
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Anissa S. Chitwanga, MSW, PhD
– Texas State University
Presenter:
Destiny Bryant, BSW
– Texas State University
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Examining Challenges of Vulnerable and Exploited Women
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
International Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Key Challenges in Preventing Domestic Violence Against Women in Uganda:
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Nantongo Molly, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
UNICEF Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy, 2022–2030: Global Disability Frameworks and Social Work Curricula
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Smita D. Ekka, PhD
– New York City College of Technology
Contributor:
Gopal Mitra, n/a
– UNICEF
International Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
A Syndemic Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Malawian Women in Blesser Relationships.
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Anissa S. Chitwanga, MSW, PhD
– Texas State University
Presenter:
Linda Banda, MSW, Ph.D.
– University of Vermont
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Intersectional Barriers and Coping Strategies in PrEP Disclosure Among Ugandan Adolescent Girls
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Simon Mwima, n/a (he/him/his)
– university of illinois urbana cha
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Promoting Cultural Awareness through Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
International Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Maternal Experiences of Raising Autistic Children: Stigma and Role of Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
Farzana Akter Shammy, MSW
– ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Presenter:
Pratiksha Dangle, MSW
– Arizona State University
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Global Scholars, Local Struggles: Navigating the Social Work Doctoral Journey as International Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Moderator:
Erick da Luz Scherf, MSW (he/him/his)
– The University of Alabama, School of Social Work
Panelist:
Joana Okine, MPhil (she/her/hers)
– The University of Alabama
Panelist:
Mitra Naseh, PhD
– Washington University in St. Louis
Panelist:
Mohit Prodhan, MSW (he/him/his)
– Stephen F. Austin State University (The University of Texas System)
Panelist:
Sangwon Lee, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Oklahoma
International Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Social Work Study Abroad Programs in the United States & Canada: A Literature Review
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
Shamila Sivakumaran, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Presenter:
Micki Washburn, PhD, LMSW, MA, LPC-S (she/her/hers)
– School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
International Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Innovative Strategies to Address Mental Health Concerns
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
International Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
A Machine Learning Analysis of Socio-Ecological and Psychological Risk Factors for Suicide
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Enoch Azasu, PhD
– University at Buffalo
International Issues
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Interprofessional Education and inclusive practice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Majors in Social Work and the Health Professions
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Presenter:
Kim M. Anderson, PhD
– University of Central Florida
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Together: Interprofessional Collaboration in Disability Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Rudy Innocent, LMSW
– Comprehensive Counseling
Presenter:
Weldon Lam
– York College/CUNY
Presenter:
Stephen Silva-Brave, LMSW, LCDC-I (he/him/his)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Contributor:
Kristen Csaby, LMSW, Phd Student
– CUNY-CSI
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Advancing Equity Through Interprofessional Education: The C-ICE Model for Behavioral Health Training
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Kenya C. Jones, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Clark Atlanta University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Implementing a Mentorship Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Social Work Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Kayleigh Gregory, LISW-S, PhD
– Miami University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
The Role of Social Work in Preventing Mass Violence in Schools and Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Moderator:
Mackenzie Sprecher, MSW
– Wayne State University
Panelist:
Erin Comartin, PhD, LMSW
– Wayne State University
Panelist:
Royce Hutson, PhD
– Boise State University
Panelist:
Poco Kernsmith, PhD, MSW, MPH,
– University of California Los Angeles
Panelist:
Patricia B. Logan-Greene, Phd, MSSW (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo, School of Social Work
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Bridging the Gap in Rural Communities: Library Social Work for Community Psychosocial Support
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Michin Hong, PhD, MSW
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Ayoung Yoon, PhD
– Indiana University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Evaluating the Child Welfare Immersive Collaborative Simulation Event: A Pilot Study
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 19
Presenter:
Michae' Cain, MSW
– Florida Institute for Child Welfare & Florida State University
Contributor:
Burcu Izci, Ph.D.
– Florida Institute for Child Welfare
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Developing Introverted Leaders in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
Shelita L. Jackson, DSW
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Laneshia R. Conner, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Kentucky, College of Social Work
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Reading Between the Lines: Using Literature to Develop Cultural Humility in Interprofessional Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Kelly Barneche, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Abilene Christian University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Social Work and Nursing Collaboration to Integrate Reflection and Self-Care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Christy Collins, LCSW-S
– Stephen F. Austin State University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Insights to impact in Academic Programs
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Learning from the Next Generation: Engagement and Insights from the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Sommer Blair, MSW, LISW-CP (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Daniel K. Abusuampeh, MPA, MSW
– University of Pittsburgh
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Navigating Barriers in Immigration Advocacy: Challenges in Interprofessional Collaboration
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
S M Foysol Ahmed, MSW (he/him/his)
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Mary Lehman Held, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Outcomes of MSW Education for HRSA-Funded Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students in Primary Care Settings
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Suh Chen Chen Hsiao, DPPD, MA, PPSC, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Contributor:
Ruth Cislowski, MSW/MAJCS
– University of Southern California
Contributor:
Melissa I. Singh, Ed.D., LCSW, MS-HSA
– University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
MT
Enhancing Access to Macro-Level Internships Through Nontraditional Interprofessional Collaboration
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Jennie Sucilsky, PhD, LCSW-R (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Interprofessional Collaboration in Law and Social Work: Advancing Trauma-Informed Practices
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Amanda West, PhD, LCSW
– University of the Pacific
Presenter:
Nurit Fischer-Shemer, PhD, MSW, MEd
– Master of Social Work Department School of Health Sciences / University of the Pacific
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Interprofessional Competency Development in a Graduate-Level Training Program
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
John T. Halloran, PhD, JD
– Lewis University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Do MSW Programs Prepare Students for Interprofessional Collaboration? Results From a National Survey
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
Jon D. Phillips, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Connecticut
Presenter:
Zhenrong Su, MSW
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Interprofessional Education Event: Weight Bias and Stigma in Health Care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Nurit Fischer-Shemer, PhD, MSW, MEd
– Master of Social Work Department School of Health Sciences / University of the Pacific
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Pilot Study: Evaluating Interdisciplinary Collaboration Effectiveness Among Nursing and Social Work Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Kayleigh Gregory, LISW-S, PhD
– Miami University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Interprofessional Education beyond health care settings
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Identifying Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices in Early Education Settings: Implications for School Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Presenter:
Alysse Loomis, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Utah
Presenter:
Finau Rabuka-Conklin, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Utah
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Preparing Social Workers to Support People With Disabilities via Community-Engaged Interprofessional Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 8
Presenter:
Jacqueline Marie McGinley, PhD, LMSW, FAAIDD (she/her/hers)
– Binghamton University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
What Does Interprofessional Supervision Look Like in Practice? Implications for Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Julie Berrett-Abebe, PhD, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Fairfield University
Presenter:
Tanika Eaves Simpson, Dr., PhD, LCSW
– Fairfield University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Social Workers in Non-Social Work Settings: A Narrative Exploration
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 4
Presenter:
Christine Vyshedsky, PhD, LCSW
– Yeshiva University
Presenter:
Susan E. Mason, PhD, LCSW-R
– Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
The Development of an Undergraduate Interprofessional Complex Care Team
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Elisa M. Martin, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Siena University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Participating in Interdisciplinary SIGs: Leading Process Groups for Gender-Affirming Endocrinologists
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Veronica L. Timbers, PhD, LCSW, MDiv
– Utah State University
Presenter:
Kelly E. Richmond-Moore, DSW, LCSW, MSW, PPSC (they/them/theirs)
– University of the Pacific
Presenter:
Tyler M. Arguello, PhD, DCSW, LCSW (he/él/they/elle)
– California State University, Sacramento
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Attack on DEI! Sharing Resistance Strategies From Yeshiva University’s Anti-Racism Coalition and Its Allies
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Chantee A. Parris-Strigle, MSW, PhD, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Yeshiva University
Presenter:
Sharon Turnage, Ph.D. Candidate, LMSW, CASAC-T (she/her/hers)
– YU
Presenter:
Joyce Roberson-Steele, PhD LMSW
– Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Contributor:
Chester Johnson, n/a
– YU
Presenter:
Frederick Marte, Ph.D Candidate, LMSW (he/him/his)
– YU
Contributor:
Oynidamola Jemilawon, Ph.D.Student
– YU
Contributor:
Chanette C. Bovell, PhD Student (she/her/hers)
– YU
Presenter:
Annette Clarke Jones, Ph.D., MSW, MS
– Fort Hays State University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
MSW Program Evaluation of Interprofessional Education & Youth Behavioral Health Needs
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Presenter:
Katrina A. Herweh, MASW, LISW-S, CDCA (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University of Chicago
Presenter:
John Orwat, PhD
– Loyola University Chicago
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Interprofessional Education in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
A Systematic Review of Interprofessional Education in Healthcare Settings
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
FangHsun Wei, Ph. D.
– Kutztown University
Contributor:
Devon Vitti, DSW (he/him/his)
– Delaware State University
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
From knowledge to action: Integrating disability justice into inter-professional social work education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Sophia Fantus, PhD, MSW, HEC-C
– University of Texas at Arlington
Presenter:
Darlene Hunter, PhD, LMSW, MPH (she/her/hers)
– The University of Texas at Arlington
Contributor:
Chenyu Zhao, MSW
– The University of Texas at Arlington
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Islam and Muslims
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Manufacturing Disability: Genocide, and the Crisis of Amputee Children in Gaza, Palestine
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Moderator:
Siham Elkassem, PhD (c)
– University of Windsor
Panelist:
Aisha C. Sander, MSW, LICSW
– Whatcom Community College
Panelist:
Amina Hussain, PhD, MSW, RSW
– Western University
Islam and Muslims
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Reimagining Trauma-Informed Screening for Syrian and Afghan Refugee Youth: A Disability Justice Approach
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Venera Bekteshi, PhD, MSW, MPA, MA
– University of Oklahoma
Presenter:
Shirin Sultana, PhD, MSSW, MSS (he/him/his)
– Department of Social Work, SUNY Brockport
Presenter:
Sarah Carlis, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Howard University
Contributor:
Caroline N. Sharkey, PhD, LCSW, LICSW (She/They/Them)
– University at Albany, State University of New York
Islam and Muslims
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Exploring Muslim Students’ Conceptualization of Self-Compassion While Attending a Christian University
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Douglas Crews, PhD, LMSW, MDiv (he/him/his)
– Belmont University
Islam and Muslims
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Bearing Witness: Exploring the Ripple Effects of Genocide on Muslim American Youth and Parents Facing the Ripple Effects of Genocide in Gaza
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Islam and Muslims
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Bearing Witness: Exploring the Ripple Effects of Genocide on Muslim American Youth
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
M. Taqi Tirmazi, PhD
– Cal State Los Angeles - Associate Professor & Adjunct Professor - Howard University
Presenter:
Soleman H. Abu-Bader, Professor
– Doha Institute of Graduate Studies - Howard University
Islam and Muslims
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Silent Struggles: Muslim Parents Response to Gaza
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
M. Taqi Tirmazi, PhD
– Cal State Los Angeles - Associate Professor & Adjunct Professor - Howard University
Presenter:
Hannan Hijazi, LMSW
– Howard University
Islam and Muslims
Latina / Latino Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Improving the Mental Health System for Spanish-speaking Immigrant Families through Advocacy Support for Providers
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Hector E. Chaidez Ruacho, LCSW, MSW (he/him/his)
– University of Texas at Austin
Latina / Latino Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Examining Implicit Curriculum: Recruiting and Retaining Hispanic and Latino/a/e Students in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Jennifer A. Pax, PhD, JD, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– New Jersey City University
Presenter:
Muriel Rand, EdD, MEd, MSW, LSW
– New Jersey City University
Latina / Latino Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Testimonios of Latina/o/ Hispanic College Students who Persisted to Graduation
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Joise Garzon, LICSW, MSW, PhD
– Rhode Island College
Latina / Latino Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Navigating Multiple Marginalization: Intersectionality of Latino Identity and Disability in Social Work Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
Nancy Mendoza, PhD (she/her/hers)
– College of Social Work at The Ohio State University
Latina / Latino Issues
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Empowering Transitions: Resilience and Coping Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Zalia Powell, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of the Sunshine Coast
Presenter:
Cindy Davis, PhD
– University of the Sunshine Coast
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Body Sovereignty, Fat Activism and Sexual Well-Being for Queer Young People With Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Panelist:
Nora Wynn, AM
– Loyola University Chicago
Panelist:
Brianna Sorensen, LCSW, CADC (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University Chicago
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Chronicling Intersectional Progress: LGBTQ+ Intersectionality in Social Work Journals
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
Miya C. Tate, MPH, MSW
– University of Georgia
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Exploring the Intersections of LGBTQ+ Identities, Islam, and Mental Health Well-Being: A Scoping Review
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Tarek Zidan, PhD
– Indiana University School of Social Work at IUI in Indianapolis
Presenter:
Saadet Durmaz, LLMSW
– Indiana University
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Mental Health Equity for LGBTQ+ and Trans-Nonbinary Communities: Barriers, Correlates, and Inclusive Service Models
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Advancing Justice in Mental Health accessibility: Tailoring Services to Address LGBTQ+ needs.
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Presenter:
Roxanna Ast, PhD, MSW, MSc
– Montclair State University
Presenter:
Zan Haggerty, DSW, LCSW (they/them/theirs)
– Stockton University
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Prevalence, Disability, and Mental Health Correlates with Eating Disorders in Trans-Nonbinary [State]
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Presenter:
Sarah A. Sullivan, MA
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Erin N. Harrop, PhD, MSW, LICSW (they/them/theirs)
– University of Denver
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Interpersonal and Structural Dimensions of Gender Minority Stress: Relationships, Resilience, and Marginalization
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Profiles of Gender Minority Stress Experiences Among Transgender and Nonbinary Persons of Color
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Tural Mammadli, LMSW (he/him/his)
– University of Maryland School of Social Work
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
The Needs and Themes of Trans and Gender-Diverse (TGD) Caregivers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
Brody Mantha, LMSWC (they/them/theirs)
– University of Michigan
Presenter:
E.B. Gross, LMSW (She/They)
– University of Michigan Joint Program in Social Work & Psychology
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Trans-inclusive couples: A qualitative study exploring partners' needs when transitioning within a relationship
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Nomi Ostrander, PhD, MPH, LCSW, LICSW, CST
– University of Minnesota - Duluth
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Community, Care, and Advocacy: Addressing Burnout and Empowerment in Queer Research and Gender-Affirming Care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Finding SOLACE (Support, Opportunities for Learning, and Community Empowerment) in Queer Research Teams
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
Laurie DeJong Zuverink, MSW MDiv (she/they)
– University at Albany, School of Social Welfare
Contributor:
Angie R. Wootton, PhD MSW
– University at Albany, School of Social Welfare
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Navigating Burnout and Barriers: The Impact of Legislative Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care Clinicians
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
Presenter:
Aynsley H. Scheffert, PhD, MSW, LICSW
– University of Iowa
Presenter:
Veronica L. Timbers, PhD, LCSW, MDiv
– Utah State University
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Preparing Social Workers for Affirmative Practice with LGBTQIA+ Populations: Recommendations for MSW Programs
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Gio Iacono, PhD, LMSW, RSW (he/him/his)
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Presenter:
Leah Holle, MAR, MSW, LCSW, CEDS (she/her/hers)
– University of Connecticut
LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Beyond Camouflage: Finding Joy in Higher Education for Student Veterans With Invisible Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Adrianna N. Taylor, DSW, LCSW
– Metropolitan State University of Denver
Presenter:
Kristen Atkinson, PhD, MSW
– Metropolitan State University of Denver
Contributor:
Marsha Montaño, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Metropolitan State University of Denver
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Bridging Barriers to Care: Disability Justice Frameworks for Veterans and First Responders
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Assessing Stigma-Related Barriers to Mental Health Care for Firefighters using a Disability Justice Framework
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Erin King, PhD, LCSW
– University of West Florida
Presenter:
Joseph R. Herzog, LCSW
– University of West Florida
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
The Veteran Community Navigator Program and Disability Justice: Filling Gaps for Veterans
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Silver
Presenter:
Brandi J. Felderhoff, PhD, LCSW-S, APHSW-C (she/her/hers)
– Texas Woman's University
Presenter:
Beverly A. Wagner, EdD, LCSW
– University of Maine at Presque Isle
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Exploring Relationships Between Military Identity and Moral Injury: An Application of Role Strain Theory
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Ilana Shtivelman, MSW, MIA (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Social Work
Presenter:
Lisa K. Zottarelli, PhD MPH (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
An Exploration of Barriers to Care Among Firefighters
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Joseph R. Herzog, LCSW
– University of West Florida
Presenter:
Erin King, PhD, LCSW
– University of West Florida
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Serving Through Trauma: Mental Health Challenges and Resilience in Military Contexts
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Resilience and Burnout Among Military Mental Health Providers in High-Intensity Combat Environments
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Viktor Burlaka, LMSW, PhD
– University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Exploring the impact of MST on mental health and educational attainment for women veterans
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Lashawn Smith, PhD MSW (she/her/hers)
– Fordham University
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Military service and its impact on identity
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Robin MacHattie, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Siena University
Military Personnel, Veterans, First-Responders, and their Families and Communities
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Foster Care Placement Stability for NHPI Children: Kinship Care and Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Foster Care Placement Stability and Disability Justice: Addressing Disparities in Child Welfare
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Richard Alboroto, PhD, LMSW (he/him/his)
– Texas Tech University
Presenter:
Meripa Godinet, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– The University of Hawaii at Manoa
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Children in Kinship Foster Care: Exploring Placement Stability Outcomes
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
Presenter:
Francie J. Julien-Chinn, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Hawaii at Manoa
Presenter:
Jenna Waipa, MFT (she/her/hers)
– University of Hawaii at Hilo
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Cultural Loss and Relationship Quality for Pacific Islanders: A Mediation Analysis
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Finau Rabuka-Conklin, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Utah
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Poetic Medicine – An Anthology to Healthcare Providers from Native Hawaiian Women
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Kristina L. Hulama, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
Presenter:
December Maxwell, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Oklahoma
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Rural Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Centering Students in Course Planning: Disability Informed Pedagogy in Rural Social Work Programs
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Peg Pittman munke, phd
– murray state university
Presenter:
Michael R. Daley, PhD
– Texas A & M University - Central Texas
Rural Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
The Tension Between Family Needs and Children with Disabilities’ Needs in Rural China
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Qian Zhou, MSW (she/her/hers)
– The University of British Columbia
Rural Issues
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Integrating Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Into Rural Social Work Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Chris Fike, LMSW
– Mid Michigan Industries
Presenter:
Raja Reeves, LMSW
– Mid Michigan Industries
Rural Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Rurality and Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Rural Issues
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Nurturing the Rural Social Worker: Integrating Self-Care into BSW Field Experience and Seminar Courses
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Kim S. Downing, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW
– Elizabeth City State University
Presenter:
Olivia Bridges, LCSW, MSW
– Elizabeth City State University
Rural Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Stigma, Structural Inequities, and Trauma: Barriers Facing Rural Black Woman Accessing Mental Health Care
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Ashley M. Stewart, MSW. LCSWA
– University Of North Carolina at Greenssboro
Rural Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Student Sense of Belonging at a Commuter University
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Denae J. Cook, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Utah
Rural Issues
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Social Engagement, Social Network, Social Support, and Loneliness Among Rural Older Adults
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Jung Sim Jun, Ph.D (she/her/hers)
– Kansas State University
Presenter:
Kyoung Hag Lee, Ph.D.
– Western Michigan University
Rural Issues
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Geographic Area and Non-Help Seeking Behaviors following Violent Crime Victimization
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Vanessa Parker, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Rajanya Nandi, MSW
– Indiana University
Rural Issues
Social Welfare History
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Critical Histories of Social Work and the Legacy of White Supremacist Practices
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Social Welfare History
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Social Work in the Jim Crow Era: Oral Histories of Black Women Social Workers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Channel L. Lowery, MSW, LGSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Social Welfare History
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Lost Voices, Hidden Legacies: A Cohort of Color Explores Social Work’s Past
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Moderator:
Elizabeth B. Mukasa, LMSW
– University of Georgia
Panelist:
Anitra Walker, LCSW
– University of Georgia
Panelist:
Natalie Milom, LCSW
– University of Georgia
Panelist:
Miya C. Tate, MPH, MSW
– University of Georgia
Panelist:
Masud B. Rana, MSSW
– University of Georgia
Social Welfare History
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Standardizing whiteness: A critical race history of the move to social work licensure exams
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Michael Massey, MSW, MEd, PhD (he/him/his)
– Catholic University of America
Presenter:
Kimberly Sims, MSW, LICSW, PhD
– Georgetown University School of Medicine
Social Welfare History
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Harnessing History: Integrating Historical Methods Into Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
Presenter:
Justin S. Harty, PhD, MSW, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Stephen Monroe Tomczak, Ph.D., L. M.S.W.
– Southern Connecticut State University
Contributor:
Mimi Abramovitz, DSW
– Hunter College, CUNY
Contributor:
Jane McPherson, PhD, MPH, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Georgia School of Social Work
Contributor:
Jessica Toft, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Social Welfare History
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Uncovering Midwestern HIV/AIDS Activism: A Historical Text Analysis Using Topic Modeling and Sentiment Analysis
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Dongwook Kim, MSW LGSW
– Arizona State University
Social Welfare History
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Reckoning with the Historical Positioning of Social Work Practices within the Context of Reproductive Regulation and Child Socialization Movements
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Social Welfare History
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
"These Evil Products:" Considering Reproductive Sterilization for those Deemed Disabled in a Western State
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Rebecca Stotzer, MSW. PhD
– University of Hawai'i, Manoa
Social Welfare History
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Retrieving Workers' Lost Rights? Historical and Institutional Analysis of Gig Workers' Collective Solidarity
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Seunghyun (Max) Moon, MSW, MSc
– University of Georgia
Presenter:
Mary Ager, Ph.D., MSW
– University of Georgia
Social Welfare History
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Race & Citizen Molding: A Historical Analysis of Progressive-Era Reformists' Views on the Child
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Johara A. Suleiman, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Social Welfare History
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Disability Justice Projects at Legislative Education Days: Incorporating Student's Lived Experiences
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
LeaAnne DeRigne, BS, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Florida Atlantic University
Presenter:
Kyle P. Matera, LCSW-QS
– Florida Atlantic University
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Politics, Power & Practice: Reclaiming Dialogue in a Polarized Era
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
A Divided Nation: Political Ideology, Political Engagement, and Political Activity of Licensed Social Workers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Jason A. Ostrander, PhD, MSW, BSW (he/him/his)
– Anna Maria College
Presenter:
Allison Berkowitz, DSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Northern Alabama
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Teaching policy in 2025: Student suggestions to promote civil classroom dialogue
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Stephanie K. Boys, PhD, JD, MSW
– Indiana University
Contributor:
Amy Shackelford, MSW, MPH
– Jyväskylä University (Finland)
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Cumulative Adverse Childhood Experiences and Parent-Reported Use of Safety Nets in the U.S.
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
Presenter:
Simon Mwima, n/a (he/him/his)
– university of illinois urbana cha
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Implementing Subnational Social Services for Persons with Disabilities: Insights and Lessons from the Philippines
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 21
Presenter:
Exxon B. Susmerano, MA (he/him/his)
– Arizona State University
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
TANF Leavers and Debt: An Exploratory Study from (removed for blind review)
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Fred Brooks, PhD (he/him/his)
– School of Social Work, Georgia State University
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Rethinking Policy Practice in Social Work Education—Gaps in Policy Implementation
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Emily Loveland, PhD, MSW
– California State University San Bernardino
Presenter:
Madri Hall-Faul, PhD, MSW
– University of Kentucky, College of Social Work
Contributor:
Kathryn Libal, PhD
– University of Connecticut
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Nonprofit Hospital Provision of Charity Care: The Role of Social Workers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 6
Presenter:
Hannah MacDougall, PhD, MSW, LICSW
– University of Minnesota
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Effect of psychological self-sufficiency on low-income workers' executive functioning and economic well-being
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 20
Presenter:
Philip Hong
– University of Georgia
Contributor:
Yeo Hyesu, PhD
– University of Arkansas
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
MT
Sex Trafficking of Youth With Developmental Disabilities: Opportunities for Prevention and Policy Development
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Melissa R. Jenkins, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Cannabis and Consequences: Mapping the Social Terrain of Legalization
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Identifying socioecological and economic factors influencing marijuana legalization across the States of America
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
MASHOOQ SALEHIN, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Presenter:
Vijayan Pillai, PhD
– The University of Texas at Arlington
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Beyond Intent: Examining race in written recreational marijuana policies
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Gaby Mohr-Avitia, PhD, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Northern Arizon University
Presenter:
Stephanie Lechuga-Peña, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Centering Student Experience in Social Work Policy Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
From Assignment to Action: Reflections on Policy Action in a Social Work Policy Course
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Rebecca S. Rouland, PhD, LCSW
– Nazareth University
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Economic Disparities Among Graduate Students at One Midwestern University: The Social Work Disadvantage
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
Megan E. Gilster, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Presenter:
Kendra Rooney, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Exploring and Understanding Social Work Students’ Lived and Living Experiences of Food Insecurity
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Sophie Gephardt, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Ohio State University College of Social Work
Presenter:
Michelle Kaiser, PhD, MSW, MPH
– Ohio State University College of Social Work
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Parent-Reported Socioeconomic Challenges in U.S. Children
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Lucinda Adjesiwor
– University of Southern California
Presenter:
Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– University of Cincinnati
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Transformative care, empowering adults with disabilities and disability justice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Empowering direct support professionals bringing joy to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Donna M. D'Angelo-Simon, LBA, BCBA, LCSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Monmouth University / Step by Step Behavioral Therapy, LLC
Presenter:
Audrey N. Allicock, MSW, LSW, MPAP (she/her/hers)
– Monmouth University
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Bodily Autonomy in Social Work: Ethics and Action for Justice Across Systems
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Moderator:
Emil K. Smith, PhD, MSW, LCSW (they/them/theirs)
– University of Pittsburgh
Panelist:
Ana Flores, MSW, PhD
– New York University
Panelist:
Brianna J. Suslovic, MSW, LSW
– University of Chicago
Panelist:
Carla Silva, MSSW (she/her/hers)
– CUNY Graduate Center
Panelist:
Jama Shelton, PhD (they/them/theirs)
– Silberman School of Social Work
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Financial Worries Among People Living in African Economies: Social Work Implications
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Simpson Kamugisha
– University of Maryland School of Social Work
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Re-imagining Social Work: Planetary Health, Disability Justice, and Embodied Transformation
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Megan M. Fowler, MSW, ACSW (she/ze/they)
– University at Albany (SUNY)
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
The Marginalization of Self-Care: Disparities by Dis/Ability, Social Identity, and Social/Relational Insecurity
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Beth A. ONeill, PhD, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Washburn University
Presenter:
Jennifer Lamb, LSCSW (she/her/hers)
– Washburn University
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
The Moderating Role of Age-Restricted Communities in the Relationship Between Disability and Housing Outcomes
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 16
Presenter:
Seongbo Son, MSW, MA (he/him/his)
– The University of Chicago
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Creating the Other: The Construction of “Disability” as an Instrument of Colonization
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Neil Bilotta, PhD
– Skidmore College
Presenter:
Laurie J. Selz Campbell, MSW, CPRP (she/her/hers)
– UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work
Presenter:
Travis Albritton, PhD
– UNC Chapel Hill - School of Social Work
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Meals on the go: Exploring the challenges of navigating charitable food while experiencing homelessness
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Jennifer M. Frank, PhD, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Millersville University School of Social Work
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Social Work Licensure: Equity and Impact for Test Takers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Whtiney Harper, LCSW
– Western Kentucky University
Presenter:
Erin T. Warfel, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Western Kentucky University
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Social work, nonprofits, and unionizing: Examining organizational structure to promote equity and labor rights
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Fernando R. Valenzuela, MSW (they/he/el)
– University of Connecticut
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Inequitable Heat and Pollution Exposure in Chicago Communities With Disability Populations and Stroke Mortality
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 18
Presenter:
Babu Gounder, MSc
– University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Presenter:
Ting Hu, MA
– University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
MT
Toxic Foundations: How Water-Damaged Buildings Are Laying the Groundwork for Disability
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Angela Kermeur, MSW
– Florida Gulf Coast University
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
A pathway from instability to stability: Prevention and decriminalization of homelessness
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Can Flexible Financial Assistance Prevent Homelessness? Findings from a Mixed Methods Study
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Lara Law, LMSW
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Keith Bentele, Ph.D.
– University of Arizona, Southwest Institute for Research on Women
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
MSW students’ understanding of environmental justice & readiness to provide related clinical services
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Melissa Calnon, DHSc, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of the Pacific
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Safe Parking and Intersectional Adversity: Addressing the Decriminalization Homelessness
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Stephanie Locke, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
Contributor:
Katie Calhoun, MSW, PhD
– Ohio State University College of Social Work
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:55 PM - 5:10 PM
MT
Eco-Transformational Leadership Framework for Ecosocial Work Practice and Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Tae Kyung Park, PhD
– University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Living on the Outskirts of Things: People of Color with Cognitive Disabilities and Employment
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Presenter:
Laura S. Rodriguez, MSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Multnomah County-Preschool & Early Learning Division
Presenter:
Stephanie A. Bryson, PhD
– Portland State University
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Spanish Language Presentation
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Human Rights Education as a Pillar of Social Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Spanish Language Presentation
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Proyecto Co\Mun: Corrupción, derechos humanos y servicios a la ciudadanía
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Elba A. Betancourt (she/her/hers)
– Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Presenter:
Evelyza Crespo Rivera, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Spanish Language Presentation
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Líderes Promotores de Derechos Humanos: Un Proyecto Educativo y de Alianza
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Pedro E. Rodriguez (he/him/his)
– Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Presenter:
María L. Busó-Torres, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Universidad Ana G. Méndez Gurabo Campus
Spanish Language Presentation
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Spirituality
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Ontological Foundations of Disability Justice: Using Mindfulness to Counteract Discrimination and Othering
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 9
Presenter:
Neeraj Mishra, Ph.D (he/him/his)
– Loyola University Chicago
Presenter:
Katherine Tyson McCrea, PhD, M.Div., L.C.S.W. (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University of Chicago
Spirituality
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Triggering Traditions: Encountering Religious Harm/Trauma in Practicum Field Placements
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Carol Bailey Nichols, PhD LSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh
Spirituality
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Transforming Employment Barriers to Hope: Forgiveness as a Promising Key to Trauma-Informed Workforce Development
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Seunghyun (Max) Moon, MSW, MSc
– University of Georgia
Presenter:
Philip Hong
– University of Georgia
Contributor:
Yeo Hyesu, PhD
– University of Arkansas
Spirituality
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Social Work Education and Spiritual Care: Exploring Spiritual Needs of Older Adults in China
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Exxon B. Susmerano, MA (he/him/his)
– Arizona State University
Spirituality
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Congregations as Catalysts: Disability Justice and the Church
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Spirituality
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Examining Black Clergy's Support for IPV Survivors: A Phenomenological Study Using Vignettes
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Ogechi C. Kalu, MSW
– State University of New York at Buffalo
Presenter:
Jennifer Elliott, n/a
– Buffalo State University, State University of New York at Buffalo
Spirituality
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Disabilities & Congregations: Guidelines for Developing a Disability-Informed, Spiritual Competency Training
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Pious Malliar Bellian, MSW (he/him/his)
– Catholic University of America, NCSSS
Presenter:
Roy Malecha, BSW, LMSSW
– Our Lady of the Lake University
Spirituality
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Spiritual and Religious Practice and Maladaptive Perfectionism in Latter-day Saint Youth: A Longitudinal Analysis
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Christina M. Bartholomew, n/a
– Brigham Young University
Spirituality
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Parallels in Addressing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the LDS Church and Anti-Racism With Evangelical Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
Presenter:
Wonjen C. Bagley, DSW (she/her/hers)
– Tennessee State University
Presenter:
Lance T. Peterson, PhD, LICSW (he/him/his)
– University of St. Thomas
Spirituality
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
The Impact of Christianity on Trans and Nonbinary People: A Systematic Literature Review
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Moderator:
Veronica L. Timbers, PhD, LCSW, MDiv
– Utah State University
Panelist:
Tayon R. Swafford, PhD, MSW, LSW, MTS (he/him/his)
– Marian University
Panelist:
Denise Levy, PhD, LCSW, REACE
– Appalachian State University
Panelist:
Ryan Papciak, PhD, LCSW-QS (he/him/his)
– Appalachian State University
Spirituality
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Crutch or Crucible: Practicum Student Accounts of the Intersection of Client Religion/Spirituality and Disability
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Carol Bailey Nichols, PhD LSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Pittsburgh
Spirituality
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Spirituality and Religion in the Grief Process of Losing a Sibling with a Disability
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Tracy L. Humphrey, LMSW, MA, CSWM (she/her/hers)
– University of Memphis
Presenter:
Susan L. Neely-Barnes, PhD, MSW
– University of Memphis
Spirituality
Student Presentations
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
From Margins to Empowerment: Addressing Bias and Supporting Resilience in BIPOC LGBTQIA2S+ Communities
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
Presenter:
Casseopea M. Jenkins-Saiz
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Marissa A. Armstrong, n/a
– Arizona State University
Student Presentations
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Gamified Role Play in the Social Work Classroom: Enhancing Engagement and Real-World Learning
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Willow Eve Brandey (they/them/theirs)
– University of Maryland Baltimore County
Student Presentations
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Emerging Social Workers, Lived Experiences: Black and Brown Women Navigating Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Moderator:
Miguel A. Rodriguez, LMSW, PhD (he/him/his)
– Morgan State University
Panelist:
Ashley Maria Nuñez, n/a
– CUNY LEHMAN COLLEGE
Panelist:
Myasia S. Raymond, Transformative Justice Team Memeber at Bronx Academy for Software Engineering
– Bronx Academy for Software Engineering
Panelist:
Jessica Sutherland
Panelist:
Maria Elena Figueroa (she/her/hers)
– CUNY, Lehman College
Student Presentations
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
A Qualitative Analysis of Social Work Student Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
Carrie Means, MSW, LISW (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Contributor:
Aynsley H. Scheffert, PhD, MSW, LICSW
– University of Iowa
Student Presentations
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Rejecting Internalized Ableism: Embracing Collective Care and Joy for Individuals With Invisible Disabilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Savoy
Presenter:
Julia B. Hubbard, B.A. in Sociology and Hispanic Literature and Culture, MSW in progress (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Presenter:
Hannah Burgess, BA in Psychology, MSW in progress (she/they)
– UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work
Student Presentations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
American Social Work Education: A Call to Emphasize Moral Injury in a Globalized Society
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Ilana Shtivelman, MSW, MIA (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Social Work
Student Presentations
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Exploring Justice, Identity, and Inclusion in Student Experiences
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Student Presentations
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
A Descriptive Study of Black College Students’ Perceptions of Law Enforcement after Police Brutality
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Alisia L. Collins, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University Of North Florida
Student Presentations
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Machine Learning Analysis of Sex Differences in Adolescent Suicide Risk
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 4
Presenter:
Sangmi Kim, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Student Presentations
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Restorative Might, Belonging in Sight: Disability Justice in Transfer Schools Done Right
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Miguel A. Rodriguez, LMSW, PhD (he/him/his)
– Morgan State University
Student Presentations
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Pathways to Thrive: Mapping Multisystemic Resilience Across Youth, Families and Communities for Equitable Health
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 7
Presenter:
Kristina Ray-Bennett, PhD Candidate, LCSW, LSSW
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Alexander Lipsey, PhD Candidate, MSW, MPH (he/him/his)
– Indiana University Indianapolis
Student Presentations
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
The Moderating Role of Race in the Relationship Between Stigma and Suicidal Ideation
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Sangmi Kim, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Student Presentations
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
MT
Creating a Neurodiverse-Friendly Social Work Classroom
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Katie M. Terry, DSW
– Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Disability, Access, and Belonging in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Mixed Methods Exploration of Secondary Traumatic Stress among Clinicians: What Harms and What Helps?
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
BSW Students' Perspectives on Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a Predominantly White University
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Nick Zeimet, MSW, LICSW (he/him/his)
– Bethel University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
High Impact Educational Practices Impact on Students' Intersectional Identity for Career Readiness Post-COVID
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Moderator:
Phillip Riddick, DSW, LCSW
– Norfolk State University
Panelist:
Kirsten S. Ericksen, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Norfolk State University
Presenter:
Erica Brown-Meredith, PhD
– Norfolk State University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Using the UDL Framework to Support Diverse Learners in Graduate Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Moderator:
Laura Gale, EdD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern California
Panelist:
Ann Marie Yamada, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern California
Panelist:
Lily Ross, EdD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern California
Panelist:
David Bringhurst, PhD, MSW
– University of Southern California
Panelist:
Christina M. Paddock, DPPD, LCSW
– USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
MT
The Hidden Crisis: Disabilities and Isolation in Rural Communities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Jessica L. Hare, DSW, LMSW, LGSW (she/her/hers)
– St. Bonaventure University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
How do undergraduate social work students perceive anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice?
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
Presenter:
Lex Owen, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Nevada, Reno
Contributor:
Dominique A. Montgomery, PhD, AM (she/her/hers)
– University of Nevada, Reno
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
From Conversation to Action: Creating Accessible and Just Social Work Classrooms
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Julie M. Stevens, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Utah State University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Trauma, Identity, and Pedagogical Justice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Somatics in Social Work Education: Applying Reproductive & Disability Justice to Achieve Collective Liberation
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Catherine Poehling, DSW, MSW, MS, LCSW-BACS, LCSW-S, SEP
– University of Southern Mississippi
Presenter:
Melissa I. Singh, Ed.D., LCSW, MS-HSA
– University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
AI in Social Work Education: Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive and Experiential Teaching
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Majestic Ballroom
Presenter:
Kerri Evans, PhD (she/her/hers)
– UMBC
Presenter:
Robert Hasson, III, PhD, LICSW (he/him/his)
– Providence College
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Beyond Choice and Flexibility: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy for Online Course Delivery
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Kerry Causey, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Christopher Heckert, DSW, MEd, LICSW (he/him/his)
– Eastern Washington University, School of Social Work
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Embedding Self-Care in Social Work Education: Practical Strategies and Experiences
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Laurel N. Bidwell, MSW, PhD, LCSW
– University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Presenter:
Carey Winkler, MSW, DSW, LICSW
– St. Catherine University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Activating a Teaching-Learning Philosophy: Articulating, Implementing, Evaluating, and Re-Activating
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
Larry W. Owens, EdD, CSW
– Western Kentucky University
Presenter:
Erlene Grise-Owens, Ed.D., LCSW
– The Wellness Group ETC
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Barriers to Undergraduates Engaging in Social Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 10
Presenter:
Kalea Benner, PhD, LCSW, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Presenter:
jessalyn Vallade, PhD
– University of Kentucky
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
How Can Mindfulness Enhance Social Work Students’ Critical Self-Awareness for Intersectional Disability Justice?
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Century
Presenter:
Anamika G. Dhaske, N/A, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University School of Social Work
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Best practices for teaching about trauma: A qualitative study on students’ classroom experiences.
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 9
Presenter:
Alina L. Bond Chan, MSW, LCSW
– Azusa Pacific University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Disability and Social Work: Incorporating Disability Conversations Into the Classroom
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 17
Presenter:
Leslie Anne Moorehead, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Our Lady of the Lake University
Presenter:
Sandra Briseno-Rosas, n/a
– Our Lady of the Lake University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
How a Midsized University Begins to integrate Trauma Informed Care Into Field Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 22
Presenter:
Brandi Watson, MSW, LCSW
– University of Southern Indiana
Presenter:
Bonnie Rinks, LCSW, ACSW
– University of Southern Indiana
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Advancing Andragogy: Embracing a Culture of Consent and Going Gradeless
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
kate warren barnes, MSW, MBA, PhD(c)
– Sacred Heart University/Boston University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
“Self-Care is Paramount”: From Aspirational Statements to Activated Strategies for Teaching Self-Care as Practice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Erlene Grise-Owens, Ed.D., LCSW
– The Wellness Group ETC
Presenter:
J. Jay Miller, Ph.D., CSW
– University of Kentucky
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
ADHD, Autism, and Other Neurodivergence in Social Work Education: Creating Neuro-Affirming Social Work Programs
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Jennifer C. Greenfield, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Brendon T. Holloway, MSW (he/they)
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Sierra M. Roach Coye, MSW, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Denver
Presenter:
Melissa Newman, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Empathy Helper: Simulated Learning for Inclusive Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Ryan R. Lindsay, MSW, LCSW, EdD
– Brown School, Washington University in St Louis
Presenter:
Ruopeng An, PhD (he/him/his)
– New York University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Action Steps Toward Disability Justice and Dismantling Ableism in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Rose C. B Singh, MSW, RSW (she/they)
– Memorial University
Presenter:
Brendon T. Holloway, MSW (he/they)
– University of Denver
Contributor:
Shanna K. Kattari, PhD, MEd, CSE (they/them/theirs)
– University of Michigan
Contributor:
Laura J. Wernick, PhD, MPA, LMSW (they/them/theirs)
– Fordham University
Contributor:
Natasha M. Lee, PhD, MSW, MEd
– Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Integrating Supervision Competencies and Assessments Into Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Julie A. Steen, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Central Florida
Presenter:
Abby Williamson, BA
– University of Central Florida
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Curriculum Innovations for Inclusive Learning
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Decolonizing and experiential pedagogies for inclusive learning environments for people with differing abilities
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Bree Alexander-Richardson, Ph.D,LISW-CP, LCSW-S (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Presenter:
Michelle Vance, Ph.D,MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusivity in Online Education for Social Work Students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 16
Presenter:
Anayeli Lopez, PhD, MSW
– Goshen College/Bluffton University
Presenter:
Mallory Marez, MSW, LCSW,Doctoral Student
– New Mexico State University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Internal Family Systems in the Social Work Classrooms: Reducing Stigma and Shame
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
Morgan D. Stangl, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Presenter:
Carrie Means, MSW, LISW (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Understanding Student Concerns with Clinical Work and Utilizing Simulations to Grow Student Confidence
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Nicole P. Cantoni, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Stockton University
Presenter:
Julia Liberto (she/her/hers)
– Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Neuro-Inclusiveness and Accessibility in Social Work Education: A Journey to Effective Teaching
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Ronke G. Olawale, PhD
– Grand Valley State University
Presenter:
Mohammad D. Hossain, PhD
– Grand Valley State University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Navigating Tensions in Contemporary Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Navigating ADEI in Social Work Programs Amid Challenging Socio-Political Times: 2023-2024 Survey Results
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Jessica Aldrich Strassman, DSW, MSW, LCSW
– Samuel Merritt University
Presenter:
Sara L. Schwartz, PhD, MSW, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Is Your Class Trauma-Informed? Transforming Your Teaching With Trauma-Informed Culturally-Sustaining Practices
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Jennifer Elkins, PhD, MSSW
– University of Georgia
Presenter:
Elyssa Schroeder, LMSW
– Center on Human Trafficking Research and Outreach, University of Georgia
Presenter:
Joy Green, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Georgia, School of Social Work
Contributor:
Jennie Pless, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Georgia
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Learning Beyond a Neuronormative Range: Developing Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Daphne Brydon, MSW, PhD
– University of Cincinnati
Presenter:
Jennifer Wilson, MSW PhD
– Shopworks Architecture
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Teaching Mutual Aid and Community Care Post-Election
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
Molly C. Driessen, PhD, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Providence College
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Using Research Results to Infuse Reproductive Health Content into Social Work Practice Courses
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Ishita Kapur, MSW
– The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Presenter:
Gretchen E. Ely, Professor
– The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Moral Injury in Social Work Education: Strategies for Navigating Politically Charged Environments
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Yigermal Demissie Ayalew, MSW, PhD student (he/him/his)
– Loyola University Chicago
Presenter:
Terry Northcut, Professor
– Loyola University Chicago
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Teaching With the Archives: Using Primary Source Materials to Educate MSW Students About Institutionalization
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 13
Presenter:
Rebecca L. Wells, PhD, MSW, MPH (she/her/hers)
– University of Georgia
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Creative approaches to social work pedagogy
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Using Graphic Novels to teach Social Justice as a form of Arts-Based Pedagogy
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Presenter:
Moshoula Capous-Desyllas, PhD, MSW
– California State University Northridge
Presenter:
Alejandra Fregozo Vargas, M.A.
– University of California San Diego
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Addressing student learning preferences in social work education through arts-based and experiential approaches
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 5
Presenter:
Christie Mason, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S, NMT Level II
– Loyola University School of Social Work
Presenter:
Brian L. Kelly, PhD, MSW, CADC (he/him/his)
– Loyola University Chicago
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Reimagining Pedagogy Through Critical Lenses
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Questioning Case Studies: Subverting SW Education and Practice Through a Lens of Queer Irreverence
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Kelsey G. Reeder, LCSW-R, MPhil (she/they)
– Columbia School of Social Work
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Anti-Carceral Pedagogies: (In)Visible Disabilities and Fostering Mutual Aid for Adult Students Behind Bars
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Max J. Vicente, MSW (they/them/theirs)
– University of Pittsburgh
Presenter:
Alex Tabor (he/him/his)
– CMU
Presenter:
Eli Diamant, n/a
– The Petey Greene Project
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Teaching Quantitative Research to MSW Students: A Blended Approach
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Andrew D. Eaton, PhD, MSW (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Presenter:
Lauren McInroy, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– The Ohio State University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Mindfulness, Care, and Compassion: Engagement Tools Within Social Work Courses
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Panelist:
Taten Lee Albright, DSW, LCSW
– Angelo State University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
A Decade of Research on Social Work Education: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Moderator:
Diana M. DiNitto, PhD
– University of Texas at Austin
Panelist:
Danielle Parrish, PHD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Austin
Panelist:
Joanne Yaffe, PhD
– University of Utah
Panelist:
Susan P. Robbins, PhD
– University of Houston
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Designing Inclusive Syllabi: Advancing Disability Justice, Accessibility, and Equity in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 11
Presenter:
Melissa M. Iverson, MA, MSW, LSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Presenter:
Monica Cherry, LCSW
– University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Presenter:
Johanna E. Reiter, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Skidmore College
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Assessment and Academic Practice for Equity
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Ungrading as an equity-minded approach to student assessment in social work education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Ashley Davis, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Boston University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
A New Resource for Improving Students' Writing Skills
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Lynette Reitz, PhD, ACSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Chamberlain University
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Harnessing artificial intelligence in social work education: A systematic literature review
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 21
Presenter:
Karen J. Magruder, DSW, LCSW-S (she/her/hers)
– University of Texas at Arlington
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
A Review and Content Analysis of AI-Based Mobile Applications for Child Mental Health
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Fan Yang, PhD, LGSW
– The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
AI-Powered Learning in Social Work Education: A Case Study on Teaching Program Evaluation
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Yiwei Zhang, PhD
– University of Nebraska at Omaha
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
MT
Use of AI in an MSW Specialized Year Course
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Arlene Reilly-Sandoval, DSW, LCSW
– Colorado State University-Pueblo
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 3
Presenter:
Blake Conley, LCSW, MSW, MPH
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Kristel Scoresby, Ph.D., LCSW, MSW
– University of Kentucky
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Strategies for Integrating AI in Social Work Education and Practice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
The use of social media to address disability justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Integrating AI in Social Work Education and Practice: Student Attitudes on Use and Adoption
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Daniel J. Gibbs, JD, MSW, PhD
– University of Georgia
Presenter:
Leon Banks, LCSW, PhD
– University of Georgia School of Social Work
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Voices Unheard: Mining Social Media for Insights into Disability Justice and Gender-Based Violence
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 7
Presenter:
Zoe Baccam, MPH LMSW
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Nora Baccam, MS
– University of Phoenix
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
The Integration of AI with Social Work Education and Practice
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Windows
Presenter:
Melanie O'Neil, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Frances Bernard Kominkiewicz, PhD, MSW, MSA, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC, ACSW (she/her/hers)
– Saint Mary's College
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Social Work Intelligence is Real: Content Analysis of AI Generated Research Papers
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 11
Presenter:
Kaycee L. Bills, PhD, LMSW
– Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
AI and Minorities in Academia: Leveraging Technology for Disability Justice and Inclusion
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Tony Bobadilla, PhD., LCSW
– Western New Mexico University
Presenter:
janet Espinoza, ABD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– NMSU
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Friend or Foe? Exploring the Use of AI in Social Work Education for Diverse Learners
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Kathryn (Katie) McClain-Meeder, LMSW
– University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Presenter:
Alexander Rubin, LCSW
– University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Presenter:
Michael Lynch, LMSW
– University at Buffalo
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Accommodating Students Who Are Deaf or Blind in an MSW Online Learning Environment
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Moderator:
Ann Marie Yamada, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern California
Panelist:
Laura Gale, EdD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern California
Panelist:
David Bringhurst, PhD, MSW
– University of Southern California
Panelist:
Estela Andujo, Ph.D, LCSW
– Suzzanne Dworak Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Text-based Parenting and Family Programs: Implications for Social Work Practice, Education, and Research
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
Presenter:
Shanimol Shajimon Puthenpurackal Shajimon, PhD Candidate in Social Work , University of Tennessee, Knoxville, expected graduation in 2028. (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee
Presenter:
Doug Coatsworth, Ph.D
– University of Tennessee
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence: MSW Student Perceptions of in a Course Assignment for Practice Application
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Bridget C. Bailey, PhD, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– West Virginia University
Presenter:
Carrie Rishel, PhD, MSW
– West Virginia University
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Preparing Social Workers to Work with AI
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Developing AI-Ready Social Workers: Policies, Education, and Ethical Considerations
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Jade Scales, MSW, LICSW-S
– University of Alabama School of Social Work
Presenter:
Sherron Wilkes, DSW (she/her/hers)
– The University of Alabama
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Weaving AI into the Fabric of Social Work: A Flexner-Guided Exploration
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Fan Yang, PhD, LGSW
– The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Using Research on Artificial Intelligence for Students With Multiple Needs in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 25
Presenter:
Ishita Kapur, MSW
– The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Presenter:
Caroline N. Sharkey, PhD, LCSW, LICSW (She/They/Them)
– University at Albany, State University of New York
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Using Tech Tools to Enhance Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
MT
Virtual Simulation-Based Learning for MSW Students: Insights from a Mixed-Methods Exploration
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Vickie Lynn, PhD, MPH, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Chris Simmons, PhD, LCSW
– University of South Florida
Contributor:
Lisa M. Macri, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of South Florida
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
MT
Leveraging Google Notebook to Advance Inclusive Learning in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 12
Presenter:
Priscilla Carmona, LCSW
– Fordham University
Presenter:
Doreen Dorcely, LMSW
– Fordham University
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Advancing Disability Justice in Social Work Education Through HyFlex Learning
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Melissa M. Iverson, MA, MSW, LSW, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Presenter:
Kevin Tan, MSW, PhD
– University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Technology in Social Work Education and Practice
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
University-Community Partnerships
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MT
Engaging Social Work Students in the Delivery of VITA to Increase EITC Access
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 26
Presenter:
Anthony J. Mallon, PhD
– Institute for Nonprofit Organizations
University-Community Partnerships
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
A Participatory Approach to Advancing Equity in Field Practicum Settings
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Vail
Presenter:
Jewel D. Stafford, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis
Presenter:
Dan Ferris, PhD (he/him/his)
– Washington University in St. Louis
Presenter:
Pamela L. Begay, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Brown School at Washington University
Presenter:
Eric Pinto, MSW
– Brown School at Washington University
Contributor:
Katie VonDeLinde, MSW
– Brown School at Washington University
University-Community Partnerships
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Collaborative Engagement leads to Sustainable Outreach
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
University-Community Partnerships
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Building Bridges: Connecting Students, Practitioners, and Community through A 'Just Practice' Symposium
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Tracy Templin, MSW, MAT (she/her/hers)
– National Louis University
Presenter:
Valerie A. Walker, MSW, LCSW, ACSW (she/her/hers)
– National Louis University
University-Community Partnerships
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Creating Community Interdependence through Cultivated Intentional Outreach Initiatives
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
Presenter:
Julie Wells, DSW, LCSW-S
– Auburn University Social Work Program
Presenter:
Danilea Werner, PhD, LCSW, MSW, MPH (she/her/hers)
– Auburn University
University-Community Partnerships
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Helping Vietnamese Refugees in Cognitive Disability: Collaborations within University-Community Partnerships
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Spruce
Presenter:
Christina E. Miyawaki, PhD, MSW, MA
– University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Presenter:
Nguyen T.K. Nguyen, None
– University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
University-Community Partnerships
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
MT
Enhancing Research Steering Committees: Inclusive Strategies for Diversity, Equity, and Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
Presenter:
Maney Darby, MSW Candidate
– North Carolina State University
Presenter:
Jaida Ellis (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University, School of Social Work
University-Community Partnerships
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Disability Justice Approaches to Collaborative Research: Centering Disabled Voices
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court D
Panelist:
Laura J. Wernick, PhD, MPA, LMSW (they/them/theirs)
– Fordham University
Panelist:
Vandana Chaudhry, PhD, MSW
– Department of Social Work at the City University of New York – College of Staten Island
Panelist:
Izumi Sakamoto, PhD, MSW, MA, MS (she/her/hers)
– Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Panelist:
Shanna K. Kattari, PhD, MEd, CSE (they/them/theirs)
– University of Michigan
Moderator:
Rose C. B Singh, MSW, RSW (she/they)
– Memorial University
University-Community Partnerships
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Promoting Disability Joy through Inclusive Sports and Recreation
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Diane R. Bessel, PhD, LMSW, CNM
– Daemen University
University-Community Partnerships
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Building a Social Work Workforce in Tumultuous Times: Upholding Equity, Inclusion, and Disability Joy
Location: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level - Majestic Ballroom
Panelist:
Francie J. Julien-Chinn, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Hawaii at Manoa
Panelist:
Theresa M. Kreif, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Hawaii at Manoa
Panelist:
Robin G. Arndt, MSW, LSW
– University of Hawai'i
Panelist:
Aimee B. Chung, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
– Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Moderator:
Wendy J. Lum, MSW, M.Ed.
– University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
University-Community Partnerships
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Heterodoxy in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Panelist:
Nafees Alam, PhD
– University of Nebraska Kearney
Panelist:
Heidi Rueda, MSW, PhD
– University of Nebraska Omaha
Panelist:
Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, LCSW
– Florida State University
Panelist:
Vicki Lens, MSW, J.D., PhD
– Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College, CUNY
Moderator:
Steve Hoffman, PhD
– Brigham Young University
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Interdependence and Healing: Collective Care and Mutual Aid as Responses to Structural Violence
Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Columbine
Moderator:
Miriam G. Valdovinos, PhD
– University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
Panelist:
Maritza A. Vasquez Reyes, PhD, LCSW, MA
– AYS School of Social Work, Georgia State University
Panelist:
Annie Zean Dunbar, PhD, AM (she/her/hers)
– University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Panelist:
Danielle Maude Maude Littman, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Utah College of Social Work
Panelist:
Caitlin Elsaesser, MAT, LICSW, PhD
– University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice In Hostile Times
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Knowledge is Not Enough: Deficit Narratives and Cisheteronormativity in LGBTQ+ Social Work Practice Syllabi
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Quinn Hafen, PhD
– University of Wyoming
Contributor:
Shiloh Dailey, BSW
– Colorado State University
Contributor:
Heather Crate, LCSW, MSW
– Colorado State University
Contributor:
Brittanie E. Atteberry-Ash, PhD, MSW
– Colorado State University
Contributor:
Amanda Aykanian, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
MT
Affirmative Care with Transgender Clients: Legislative Restrictions, Ethical Issues, and Options
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Tower Court C
Presenter:
Allan Edward Barsky, PhD, MSW, JD (he/him/his)
– Florida Atlantic University
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Professional Resistance and Resilience
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
Breaking the Chains: Understanding the Damaging Effects of Institutional Betrayal in Social Work
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Melody S. Benedict, PhD; LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Montclair State University
Presenter:
Nelia M. Quezada-Horne, Ph.D., LMSW (she/her/hers)
– SUNY University at Albany, School of Social Welfare
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Helping or Hindering? Ethical Challenges in Preparing Struggling Students for Field
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Heather Fronckowiak, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– SUNY Plattsburgh
Presenter:
Penny McQuinn, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Plattsburgh College State University of New York
Contributor:
Julie Richards, PhD
– Plattsburgh College State University of New York
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
“It’s the Tone”: Respect as Accessibility in a Family Shelter
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 2
Presenter:
Jeanelle S. Sears, PhD, Msw, MSc
– Bowling Green State University Social Work Program
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Burnout Prevention is More than Self-Care: Teaching Radical Resilience Skills in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 10
Presenter:
Amelia Seraphia Derr, PhD MSW (she/her/hers)
– Seattle University
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
The Politics of pedagogy: Educational ethos, SW classrooms & the experiences of conservative students
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Dante D. Bryant, PhD
– University of North Carolina Charlotte
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
MT
Words Create Worlds: Maintaining Social Work Values in the Current Sociopolitical Environment
Location: Sheraton Tower, Level 2 - Grand Ballroom
Presenter:
Kelly Melekis, PhD
– University of Vermont
Values and Ethics
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Mutual Aid and Abolition Pedagogy
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 15
Moderator:
Emily Saltzman, LMSW
– University of Denver - Graduate School of Social Work
Panelist:
Sophia Sarantakos, PhD, MSW (they/them/theirs)
– University of Denver
Panelist:
Maximillion Kilby, MSW
– University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
Panelist:
Maveryck Boyett, LCSW (they/them/theirs)
– University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
Contributor:
Kimberly Bender, PhD
– University of Denver
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Moral Injury: Addressing an Invisible Workplace Wound in Social Work Education
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row J
Presenter:
James R. Brown, Ph.D., LCSW
– Indiana University, Bloomington
Presenter:
Sheila R. Dennis, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University School of Social Work
Presenter:
John M. Keesler, PhD, LMSW
– Indiana University Bloomington
Presenter:
Renee Betts, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University, Indianapolis
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Broad vs. Selective Advocacy: Social Work Students' Conceptualization of Social Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 23
Presenter:
Mary Kirk, DSW, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers)
– Winona State University
Presenter:
CJ Van Wright, DSW, MSW, LICSW (they/them/theirs)
– Westfield State University
Values and Ethics
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
American Social Work’s Perfect Storm and the Profession’s Uncertain Future
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Michael W. Hassler, DSW, LCSW (he/him/his)
– Alvernia University
Values and Ethics
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
MT
Solidarity in Praxis: Abolitionist Values and Pedagogies of Disability Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 14
Panelist:
Brianna J. Suslovic, MSW, LSW
– University of Chicago
Panelist:
Sophia Sarantakos, PhD, MSW (they/them/theirs)
– University of Denver
Panelist:
Alan Dettlaff
– University of Houston
Moderator:
Cameron Rasmussen, PhD
– University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
Critical Consciousness: Values and Action
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Values and Ethics
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Uplifting Palestinian perspectives: Peer-based learning for critical consciousness and values-guided action
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Fernando R. Valenzuela, MSW (they/he/el)
– University of Connecticut
Presenter:
Jamie S. Smith, LCSW (she/they)
– University of Connecticut
Values and Ethics
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MT
What are the Ethical Implications of Social Work’s Shift To A Critical Paradigm?
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Governor's Square 17
Presenter:
Brett Drake, PhD
– George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis
Values and Ethics
Violence Against Women and their Children
Friday, Oct 24th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
An Exploration of Geographic Access to Substance Use Treatment Programs and Violence Against Women
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 12
Presenter:
Noelle M. St. Vil, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Violence Against Women and their Children
Friday, Oct 24th
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
MT
Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies: Educating and Supporting Students
Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Denver
Presenter:
Corinne Warrener, PhD, LMSW (she/her/hers)
– Clark Atlanta University
Presenter:
Tamecia Curry, PhD
– Clark Atlanta University
Violence Against Women and their Children
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
MT
Intimate partner violence and mental health therapy: Survivors’ advice for therapists and other survivors
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 8
Presenter:
Kristie A. Thomas, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Simmons University
Violence Against Women and their Children
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
MT
The Parallels of Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking: A Scoping Review
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 15
Presenter:
Nadja Zimmermann, LMSW
– Texas Christian University
Violence Against Women and their Children
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
Trigger Points: Firearms, Feminism, and the Path to Safety for Black IPV Survivors
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Violence Against Women and their Children
Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MT
Reforming the System: Intersectional Feminist Analysis of IPV Victims’ Pathways to Safety and Justice
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Zoe Baccam, MPH LMSW
– Arizona State University
Presenter:
Arianna Weide, MSW,LCSW (she/her/hers)
– Arizona State University
Violence Against Women and their Children
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
MT
A Landscape Review of Intimate Partner Violence, firearms, and Black Women
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row E
Presenter:
Noelle M. St. Vil, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Violence Against Women and their Children
Sunday, Oct 26th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MT
Forgetting our roots: DV shelters prioritization of micro-level interventions at policy advocacy’s expense
Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row H
Presenter:
Jessica M. Fitzpatrick, PhD, LMSW, Esq. (she/her/hers)
– SUNY Buffalo State University
Violence Against Women and their Children
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