Field Education Director, Assistant Professor
Central Connecticut State University
Sonia B. Figueroa, LMSW, received her BSW from Central CT State Univerity (CCSU) and her MSW from UCONN. She began her career in foster care and adoption services in 1994 through a BSW internship at the multidisciplinary foster care clinic of Newington Children’s Hospital. She then worked for CMHA in their CHOICE foster care program and later joined the Village for Families & Children as an adoption and foster care social worker, where she served for 15 years. Throughout her career, Sonia has actively participated in multiple committees, both at DCF and within the community, focusing on issues related to foster care and adoption. Since 2018, Sonia has been a valued member of the Department of Social Work at CCSU, serving as the field education coordinator and faculty member. She currently holds the positions of BSW and MSW program field education director and assistant professor, where she dedicates herself to educating future social workers. Sonia's teaching focuses on Social Work practice in foster care and adoption, as well as working with the Latino community, reflecting her passion for addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Her commitment to excellence and advocacy has made Sonia a respected figure in the field of social work, and she is dedicated to empowering students to create positive change in the lives of others.
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