Dear Colleagues:
It is with great pleasure that we present this year’s doctoral candidates and recent graduates from the University of Washington Doctoral Program in Social Welfare. To view each individual's CV and portfolio materials, click on the person’s name.
We welcome your inquiries about any of the candidates or graduates listed. Please feel free to contact us or any of our faculty (the general number for the School is 206-543-5640) if we may be of further asistance.
Sincerely,
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Diane Morrison Professor and Director, Doctoral Program in Social Welfare |
Edwina Uehara Dean
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Amelia DerrAmelia’s scholarship examines immigrant wellbeing, specifically the characteristics of the immigrant experience that contribute to health and mental health. |
Dana PrinceThe overarching goal of Dana’s research is to explore the multifaceted conditions that support academic attainment and positive development for historically underserved and marginalized youth. |
Allison Kristman-ValenteAllison’s interest is in the prevention and intervention of substance use among women. Specifically, she explores the role of gender in the relationship between trauma experiences and substance use outcomes and hopes to translate this knowledge into gender-specific services for clients with comorbid disorders. |
Jennifer SelfJennifer’s substantive area of research is three-fold: the production and (re)production of interlocking systems of oppression, resistance movements in the US, and marginalized communities within the US, specifically focused on the intersections of sexual orientation, gender, race, and class. |
JoAnn S. LeeJoAnn’s research is focused on the transition to adulthood for vulnerable youth, such as youth aging out of the foster care system. |
Eric WaithakaEric’s research interests focuses on intergenerational social and economic mobility during young adults’ transition to adulthood. His dissertation examines the role of family capital (resources) on young adults’ life outcomes. |
