Professor, Mary Ann Quaranta Chair in Justice for Children
Fordham University
Dr. Shirley Gatenio Gabel, is a Professor and the Quaranta Chair for Justice for Children at Fordham University’s GSS. Her research focuses on human rights and comparative social policies, particularly those affecting children and families. Before joining academia, she worked as a caseworker, policy and legislative analyst, lobbyist, and community organizer in public and private organizations. She served as a consultant to UN organizations. She represents the IASSW at the United Nations, serves on CSWE's Board of Directors, and chairs the CSWE Commission on Educational Policy. Her recent publications include two books in 2024, A Human Rights-based Approach to Justice in Social Work, and Navigating Family Policies in Precarious Times: Examining Diverse Approaches in European Countries.
Disclosure information not submitted.