Kirsten Laha-Walsh
July 4, 2023
PhD Student Contact Information Email: klahawalsh@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Kirsten Laha-Walsh, a Navy veteran and caregiver, is currently pursuing her PhD in Social Work with a focus on the military and veteran connected populations. A native of San Diego, California, Kirsten is a third generation Navy veteran and the daughter of a […]
Kefentse Princess Kubanga
July 4, 2023
PhD Student Contact Information Email: kpkubanga@crimson.ua.edu Research Interests Education Bio Before commencing her doctoral studies at UA, Kefentse was a lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Botswana. She teaches undergraduate courses in social work with communities and groups, social work with disabilities, fieldwork education and personal development. She has served in […]
Lai Kwan (Denise) Kan
July 4, 2023
PhD Student Contact Information Email: Kan001@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Denise has extensive life and work experience. She has lived and worked globally and cross-culturally in Vancouver, New York City, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, and Hong Kong. This experience has widened her horizons; allowing her to have an open mind to relate to […]
Haelim Jeong
July 4, 2023
PhD Student Contact Information Email: hjeong5@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Haelim is a licensed social worker in the state of Alabama, with experience providing services to children/adolescents and families. Currently, she is working as a therapist, providing therapy services to community members at the University Medical Center. Haelim comes into the program with […]
Haley H. Beech
July 3, 2023
PhD Student Contact Information Email: hhbeech@crimson.ua.edu Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Haley H. Beech is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Alabama, School of Social Work, and a licensed master social worker. Her research focuses on the intersection of maternal health and violence against women, including intimate partner violence and obstetric violence, […]
Edson Chipalo
July 3, 2023
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 […]
John-Paul Witt
July 3, 2023
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 […]
Stacy Vaughan
July 3, 2023
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 […]
Jennifer Thompson
July 3, 2023
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 […]
Josh McNeil
July 3, 2023
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 […]