The Institute for Human-Animal Connection’s Post-Master of Social Work Research Fellowship program provides individuals with robust training in social science research with a focus on the Human-Animal-Environment Interaction field. The Research Fellows are integral members of the IHAC Research team, with an emphasis on creating academic products that include funding proposals, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference abstracts, and other publications to formally communicate research findings and build the Fellow’s professional portfolio.
Reflection allows us to uncover solutions and growth opportunities we might have missed! Butler Institute for Families' Christa Doty looks at how coaching provides time for reflection, which leads to growth.
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work MSW/legal studies grad Mariana Diaz builds community connections as an administrator for federal grants.
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work MSW/public policy dual-degree grad Matt Pfeifer works to improve health care in Colorado.
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work dual-degree grad Katherine Riley is working to advance Latina opportunity and reproductive rights.
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work MSW/international human rights dual-degree grad Rosie O’Connor supports refugee youth in foster care.
GSSW Research Professor Kevin Morris discusses how the Institute for Human–Animal Connection advances social justice and human health and well-being through research into human–animal–environment interactions.
University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work PhD alumnus Joseph Gallegos has advanced social justice as a professor and legislator.
