Online MSW Health, Equity and Wellness 2021 graduate Heather Roberts has received the MSW@Denver Merit Award. She is now a full-time social worker in a VA geriatric primary care clinic.
As part of her internship experience, recent MSW graduate Em Moratto created a comprehensive online resource for trans and non-binary students.
The Institute for Human-Animal Connection is pleased to welcome Jen VonLintel as one of the newest members of our adjunct faculty teaching team for the Animals and Human Health Certificate. Jen VonLintel, MS, is a licensed school counselor in Loveland, Colorado, specializing in animal-assisted interventions (AAI) in school settings. She has a passion for learning about the human-animal bond and building programs that benefit her school community.
The Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) is excited to welcome Dr. Kevin Morris into the role of Executive Director beginning June 1, 2021. Kevin has served as IHAC's Director of Research since 2016. In addition, Kevin is a Research Associate Professor and the American Humane Endowed Chair at the Graduate School of Social Work. Kevin has overseen the development of IHAC's robust research agenda and looks forward to leading the Institute into the next chapter.
Former faculty member Jean East and MSW alumna Renata Heberton are transforming the community through Angelica Village, an intentional community serving refugee youths and people exiting homelessness.
Led by PhD alumna Laura Nissen, GSSW fellows are applying futures thinking and foresight practices to social work as part of the Social Work Health Futures Lab.
What will the future of work be for today’s youth? GSSW Assistant Professor Marquisha Lawrence Scott explores the impacts of globalization and automation on healthy youth development.