PhD Student Contact Information Email: echipalo@crimson.ua.edu Research Interests Edson’s research areas are inspired by his own experiences of helping refugees and immigrants from war-torn countries. He looks to focus on mental health interventions that are culturally responsive and sensitive to refugees and immigrant populations, and also how other factors such as cultural, language barriers and economic…
DSW Student Contact Information Email: jrwitt1@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Prior to his MSW studies, John-Paul spent two years teaching religious studies and ethics. He also spent several years volunteering in a variety of capacities in Cairo, Egypt, Punta Gorda & Belize City, Belize, as well as in Louisiana, Kansas, and Missouri. John-Paul…
DSW Student Contact Information Email: slvaughan2@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Stacy Vaughan, MSW, MA is a Prevention Specialist/Consultant and owner of Strategic Social Impact, providing consultation, training, content development, and strategic solutions to a variety of national organizations such as the Center for the Prevention of Violence Research, the National Coalition to Prevent…
DSW Student Contact Information Email: jagilbert@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Jennifer Thompson has over 14 years of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and providing direct services to both children and adults. Upon completion of her BS in Early Childhood Special Education in 2006, Jennifer taught in the public school setting and…
DSW Student Contact Information Email: mmcneil1@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Background and professional experience Josh is an experienced clinical social worker. He has worked in group private practice ,hospital, non-profit, mental health clinic, and university mental health settings. He also has digital social work experience as a lead social work social media manager (Melanated…
DSW Student Contact Information Email: dfmanigault@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio A macro-trained social worker, Douglas Manigault III (he/him) has nearly a decade of experience as a movement-focused fundraiser and currently serves as the Vice President of Development at State Innovation Exchange (SiX). In this role, Douglas develops strategies for long-term philanthropic partnerships, provides…
DSW Student Contact Information Email: mksherman@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Melanie (JaeHee) Chung-Sherman, LCSW-S, PLLC (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and TSBSWE-Board approved clinical supervisor through the State of Texas. She is the Regional 3 Representative for the NASW-Texas Board of Directors from 2019-2022. She is a Certified Theraplay Practitioner, IAEDP…
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