Practicum Education Consultant
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Social Welfare
Steph Tuazon, LCSW (she/they/siya) is Practicum Faculty in the Luskin School of Public Affairs Social Welfare Department, where she is a liaison to students in their internship placements and serves as a Practicum Instructor to MSW students at the Special Patient Care Clinic in the School of Dentistry at UCLA. Steph is always learning, un-learning, and challenging what’s “normal.” The core of their philosophy is treating people as people. She sees each individual as a result of intricate interactions within a flawed system, valuing their humanity over any perceived “brokenness” or medical label. With optimism, Steph eagerly anticipates a transformation in healthcare – one that genuinely values the distinct life stories each person brings. Their work experience includes advocating for health equity through population health at Providence Health and Services and clinical social worker at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. Steph continues to serve as a somatic psychotherapist helping folks navigate their shame and trauma in the identities they hold.
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