Chair and Professor
Department of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Dr. Hermeet Kohli is the Chairperson and Professor in the Department of Social Work and Gerontology Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She served for 18 years in various capacities at the University of Southern Maine in Portland before coming to UNCG in Fall 2024. She has also worked at California State University, Chico, University of Louisville, and University of Delhi (India). Dr. Kohli employs the critical compassion framework to guide her work with stakeholders, integrating passion, inspiration, and vulnerability into inclusive and collaborative initiatives.
Dr. Kohli’s extensive practitioner experience with runaway youth as well as immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in national and international social work agencies complements her research focus on participatory and applied methodologies, emphasizing culturally responsive social work practices. Her current research explores culturally responsive approaches with immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, aiming to amplify marginalized voices. Additional research interests include intimate partner violence prevention, integrating self-compassion in higher education and social work practice, and innovating online course development to enhance student needs.
She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, delivered conference presentations, and secured several grant awards, including federal and regional grants. Dr. Kohli also serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Teaching in Social Work and Critical Social Work.
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