Nicole Ruggiano
July 3, 2023
Associate Dean of Research and Development, Professor Contact Information Email: nruggiano@ua.eduOffice: Farrah Hall 129Phone: (205) 348-4654 Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Dr. Nicole Ruggiano is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research within the School of Social Work. She was previously selected as an American Political Science Association Congressional Health and Aging Policy Fellow […]
Nancy Payne
July 3, 2023
Senior Instructor Contact Information Email: ngpayne@sw.ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 3019Phone: (205) 348-2186 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education
Hyunjin (Gina) Noh
July 3, 2023
PhD Program Director, Associate Professor Contact Information Email: hnoh1@sw.ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 1030Phone: (205) 348-5265 Research Areas and Expertise Education Bio Hyunjin Noh, Ph.D., MSW, is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama School of Social Work and the Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) Scholar. Her research areas include end-of-life care decision-making, […]
Debra Nelson-Gardell
July 3, 2023
PhD Program Director, Coordinator of International Initiatives, and Associate Professor Contact Information Office: Little Hall 1030Phone: (205) 348-2990Email: dnelsong@sw.ua.edu Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Selected Publications
Amy McLean
July 3, 2023
Coordinator of Teaching Innovation, Instructor Contact Information Email: ahmclean@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 3026Phone: 205-348-3926 Practice Areas and Expertise
Tenesha Littleton
July 3, 2023
Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: tlittleton@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 3013 Phone: 205-348-0049 Areas of Interest and Expertise Departments Education Bio Dr. Tenesha Littleton’s research focuses on how socio-structural factors impact parenting behaviors and experiences, including the risk of contact with child protective services. Dr. Littleton also examines the role of social policy in mitigating or exacerbating the […]
Lewis Lee
July 3, 2023
Associate Professor Contact Information Email: lhlee@ua.eduOffice: 2009 Little HallPhone: 205-348-4822 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Dr. Lewis H. Lee focuses on the intersection of micro/macro factors associated with reentry and health disparities among justice-involved persons. He is also a scholar who has had long-standing interests in research methods and social work macro practice. To […]
Hee Yun Lee
July 3, 2023
Professor, University Distinguished Research Professor, Endowed Academic Chair on Social Work and Health, Co-Director of the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Contact Information Email: hlee94@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 2024Phone: (205) 348-6553 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio I am a Distinguished University Research Professor and tenured full professor at The University of Alabama […]
Karen Johnson
July 3, 2023
Associate Professor Contact Information Email: kjohnson38@ua.eduOffice: 2005 Little HallPhone: 205-348-3939 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Dr. Karen Johnson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama, School of Social Work, a Visiting Scholar at Yale University, and a 2023 Boston Congress of Public Health, Health Innovator to Watch award recipient. Dr. Johnson received […]
M. Sebrena Jackson
July 3, 2023
Associate Dean of Educational Programs and Student Services, Associate Professor Contact Information Office: Little Hall 1033Email: msjackson5@ua.eduPhone: (205) 348-4726 Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Other Titles Founder of the National Social Work Enrichment Program (NSEP) Education Follow Dr. Jackson on Social Media Bio Dr. Jackson’s diverse career in academia has spanned from Title IV-E Coordinator/Instructor of […]