PhD Student Contact Information Email: vnkwanzi@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Violet Nkwanzi’s research focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating mental health interventions for vulnerable populations. Violet is particularly interested in the mental health of survivors of human trafficking, refugees, and children and adolescent mental health programming in low-resource settings. Originally from Uganda, much…
MSW/ PhD Concurrent Student Contact Information Email: mticozzi@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education BSW, Università di Parma (University of Parma – Italy) Bio Melissa is currently enrolled in the concurrent MSW/PhD program. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Parma, in Italy. During her senior year she was selected as one of…
PhD Candidate Contact Information Email: asmith165@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Research Interests Angela’s current research focuses on the lived experiences of Black college students regardingpolice violence encounters. Bio Angela began conducting research as an undergraduate McNair Scholar at the University of Montevallo. This opportunity enabled her to become a co-author of a publication focusing…
PhD Student Contact Information Email: trichardson5@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Terrell (He/him) has worked extensively with college students and the unsheltered population. Under the guidance of a faculty member, Terrell conceptualized and completed a qualitative study that investigated the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student leaders attending Minority Serving Institutions…
PhD Student Contact Information Email: areckley@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Before attending the University of Alabama for her PhD in Social Work, Alauna worked as a case manager for a Juvenile Diversion program in Tallahassee, Florida. After this, she transitioned to central Florida for her masters and worked as a Case Manager for…
PhD Student Contact Information Email: ajpretz@ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education
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PhD Student Contact Information Email: mlplatt@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Bio Ms. Melody Platt is a Licensed Master Social Worker who received full scholarships to attend the Joint Master of Social Work Program between The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – a school ranked among the…
PhD Student Contact Information Email: jokine@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Joana hails from Ghana in West Africa. She holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work with Sociology, all from the University of Ghana. Prior to joining the University of Alabama, she worked as…
PhD Student Contact Information Email: almott@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Amber received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2016. While working on her master’s degree, Amber also worked with victims and survivors of sexual violence at the local rape crisis center. In 2019, Amber received her MSW from…
