The faculty at Fordham represent a broad spectrum of education and specialization in the social work field. They come to Fordham from all areas of the United States including New York. Many are well-known experts in their areas and all are involved in research projects, advancing theoretical perspectives and policy planning in agencies, communities and government. The full-time faculty are supplemented by adjunct professors who are practitioners in their field and specialists in their chosen areas.
GSS PROFESSORS FEATURED IN INSIDE FORDHAM >>
Following is information about each full-time faculty member arranged alphabetically:
A B C D E F G H K L M N P R S T V W
GREGORY ACEVEDO
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6644
gracevedo@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., M.S., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College
Immigrants and refugees
International social work
Latinos
Full Profile
BINTA ALLEYNE-GREEN
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-6778
balleynegreen@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., M.S.W., Clark Atlanta University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Impact of dating/relationship violence
Intersection of violence and HIV risk behaviors among inner-city minority adolescent females
HARRY BARRETT
Visiting Professor
(212) 636-6653
hbarrett1@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., M.Div., St. Joseph's Seminary; M.S., St. John's University; M.P.H., Columbia University; D.Min., New York Theological Seminary
CATHY S. BERKMAN
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6662
berkman@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.S., University of Vermont; M.S.W., Boston University; Ph.D., Yale University
Aging
Psychiatric epidemiology
Minority populations
Palliative care
Full Profile
Dr. Berkman's Web Page
PATRICIA BROWNELL
Faculty Amerita
(212) 636-6778
brownell@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Wisconsin; M.S.W., Ph.D., Fordham University
Social welfare policy
Forensic social work
Gerontology
Domestic violence across life span
ROBERT CHAZIN
Professor
(212) 636-6673
chazin@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., CUNY (City College); M.S.W., Columbia University; D.S.W., Case Western Reserve University
International social work development
Mental health training and consultation
Clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups
Brief treatment
Full Profile
DANIEL COLEMAN
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6690
dcoleman11@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S.W., Smith College; Ph.D., University of California
Suicide & suicide prevention
Psychotherapy process, depression and PTSD
Full Profile
ELAINE CONGRESS
Professor and Associate Dean
Associate Director, The Fordham Center for Nonprofit Leaders
(212) 636-6657
congress@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Brown University; M.A.T., Yale University; M.S.W., Columbia University; M.A., New School for Social Research; D.S.W., CUNY (Hunter)
Ethics
Cultural diversity
Clinical practice
Social work education
Full Profile
Continuing Education
The Fordham Center for Nonprofit Leaders
MARLENE G. COOPER
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6639
macooper@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Pennsylvania State; M.S.W., Ph.D., New York University
Full Profile
CAROLE B. COX
Professor
(212) 636-6649
ccox@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., California (Berkeley); M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth; Ph.D., Maryland
Full Profile
HELEN M. CROHN
Clinical Assistant Professor
(914) 367-3105
crohn@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
B.F.A., Pratt Institute; M.F.A., R.I.T., M.S.S., Bryn Mawer School of Social Work; D.S.W., Adelphi
Clinical practice with individuals, couples, and families
Divorce and remarried families
Social work practice and sexuality
Post-professional social work education: efficacy and curriculum
Full Profile
MADDY CUNNINGHAM
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6797
cunningham@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Queens College; M.S.W., D.S.W., Adelphi
Trauma
Sexual abuse
CHRIS CURTIS
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-7077
ccurtis5@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.S., Jackson State University; M.S.W., Ph.D., Tulane University
Adolescent mental health
School social work
G. LAWRENCE FARMER
Associate Professor
(212) 636-7081
farmer@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Florida International University
Integrating research and practice
Quantitative research methods
School social work practice
Youth risk and resiliency
Dr. Farmer's Web Page
MARY ANN FORGEY
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6642
forgey@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., M.S.W., Boston College; Ph.D., Columbia University
Intimate partner violence
Evidence based assessment
Military social work
International social work
Full Profile
QIN GAO
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6638
aqigao@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., China Youth College for Political Science; M.A., Beijing University; M.Phil., Ph.D.,Columbia University
Comparative social policy
Child and family policies
Poverty and inequality
Dr. Gao's Web Page
SHIRLEY GATENIO GABEL
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6659
gateniogabe@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Bryn Mawr College; M.S., M.Ph., Ph.D., Columbia UnInternational comparative child & family policy
Early childhood program & policies
Implementation of public policies
Full Profile
LAURI GOLDKIND
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-6632
goldkind@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Rollins College; M.S.W., SUNY Stony Brook; Ph.D., Yeshiva University
Full Profile
IRENE A. GUTHEIL
Professor
Director, Ravazzin Center on Aging
Henry C. Ravazzin Professor of Gerontology
(914) 367-3015
gutheil@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
B.A., Brandeis University; M.S., D.S.W., Columbia University
Aging
Physical environment
End of life planning
Full Profile
Ravazzin Center on Aging
MEREDITH HANSON
Professor
Director, Ph.D. Program in Social Work
(212) 636-6627
mhanson@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Minnesota; M.S.W., Michigan; D.S.W., Columbia University
Addiction
Mental health
Group work
Full Profile
Ph.D. Program in Social Work
JANNA C. HEYMAN
Associate Dean
(914) 367-3030
Fordham Westchester
B.A., SUNY (Brockport); M.S.W., Ph.D., Fordham
Research
Healthcare planning
GeriatricsFull Profile
WARREN DANA HOLMAN
Clinical Associate Professor
(212) 636-6636
holman@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Columbia; M.S.W., Fordham; D.S.W., CUNY (Hunter)
Adolescents
Father-absent youth
Full Profile
AMY HOROWITZ
Professor
(212) 636-6708
ahorowitz2@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
Nicholas J. Langenfeld Chair in
B.A., Boston University; M.S.W., Fordham;
Aging
Family support and relationships
Disability
Depression
Full Profile
BARBARA KAIL
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6651
kail@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Bryn Mawr; M.S., D.S.W., Columbia University
Research methodology
Substance abuse
Relationships
Full Profile
RACHELLE E. KAMMER
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Institute for Women and Girls
(212) 636-6660
kammer@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.S.W., Ph.D., Columbia University
Women, trauma, and addiction
Adolescent mental health
Working with faith-based communities identifying, facilitating mental health treatment
mental health education and screeing of older adults
Full Profile
Institute for Women and Girls
CAROL P. KAPLAN
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6672
ckaplan@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Queens College; M.S.W., Hunter; Ph.D., New York University
Adolescents
Children
Families
Mental health
Full Profile
DAVID E. KOCH
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Bachelors Degree in Social Work
(212) 636-6656
koch@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of California(Berkeley); M.S.W., Fordham University; Ph.D., CUNY (Graduate Center)
Stress, coping and social support
HIV/AIDS Policy and practice
Lesbian and gay health/mental health
Hardiness and resilience in social work practice
Bachelors Degree in Social Work
WINNIE W. KUNG
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6635
kung@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.Soc.Sc., University of Hong Kong; M.S.W. Washington University at St. Louis; Ph.D. University of Chicago
Mental health issues with Asian Americans
Family systems
Caregivers of mentallly ill patients
Depression
Full Profile
JI SEON LEE
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6658
jilee@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., SUNY (Stony Brook); M.P.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Columbia University
Aging policy
Health and long term care
Managed care
Full Profile
ANITA LIGHTBURN
Professor
Director, Beck Institute on Religion and Poverty
(914) 367-3436
lightburn@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
B.A., Wheaton College, M.S.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia University
Mental Health and Child Welfare
Family Support, School-based Practice
Capacity Building in Faith Communities
Program Evaluation and Research
Community-based clinicalpractice
Full Profile
Beck Institute on Religion and Poverty
DALE LINDQUIST
Director, Online MSW Program
Managing Director, Beck Institute on Religion and Poverty
(914) 367-3438
dlindquist@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
B.A., Upsala College; M.Div., Yale Divinity School; M.S.W.,Fordham; D.Min., NY Theological Seminary
Media
Religion and mental health
Clinical practices
Full Profile
Online MSW Program
Beck Institute on Religion and Poverty
ALLAN LUKS
Visiting Professor
Director, The Fordham Center for Nonprofit Leaders
(212) 930-8831
aluks@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of North Carolina; J.D., Georgetown
Social policy, advocacy and implementation
The Fordham Center for Nonprofit Leaders
DANA B. MARLOWE
Clinical Assistant Professor
(914) 367-3106
marlowe@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
B.A., State University at Binghamton; M.S.W., SUNY, Buffalo; Ph.D., Fordham
Social welfare policy
HIV/AIDS
Teaching
Full Profile
TINA MASCHI
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-6633
tmaschi@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Douglas College; M.S.W., Ph.D., Rutgers University
Life Course Trauma and Stress, Coping, and Well-Being (Victims and/or Offenders)
Interdisciplinary Practice/Forensic Social Work (particularly, the practice intersection that involves Aging, Physical and Mental Health, and Criminal Justice)
Human Rights and Social Justice: The Translation to Research and Practice
The Use of Arts and Alternative Interventions for Individual and Social Change and Well-Being (e.g., Recreational Drumming)
Full Profile
Dr. Maschi's Website
Be The Evidence Project
The Moving Stories Project
BRENDA G. MCGOWAN
Professor
James R. Dumpson Chair in Child Welfare Studies
(212) 636-7130
brmcgowan@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Wellesly College; M.S.W., Boston College; D.S.W., Columbia University
Organization and delivery of child welfare services
Staff recruitment and retention of child welfare
Making research relevant to practitioners
Recruitment and retention of child welfare staff
Full Profile
The James R. Dumpson Chair in Child Welfare Studies
WILLIAM MEEZAN
Visiting Professor
Mary Ann Quaranta Chair for Social Justice for Children
(646) 293-3966
wmeezan@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of Vermont; M.S.W., Florida State University; Ph.D., Columbia University
Child Welfare - family support, family preservation, child abuse & neglect, foster care, adoption
Full Profile
The Mary Ann Quaranta Chair for Social Justice for Children
ELAINE NORMAN
Professor
(212) 636-6664
buckle722@aol.com
Lincoln Center
B.A., CUNY (Brooklyn); M.A., Columbia; M.S.W., Fordham; Ph.D., CUNY (Graduate Center)
Women's issues
Resiliency
MANOJ PARDASANI
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6622
mpardasani@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of Bombay; M.S.W., Ph.D., Yeshiva University
Social service administration
Advanced clinical practice
Community-based interventions
Full Profile
ROSE PEREZ
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-6626
roperez@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Boston University; M.B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D. University of Chicago
Immigration
Acculturation and emotional well-being
Adolescents and families
Hispanics
Full Profile
ROSA PEREZ-KOENIG
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-6631
perezkoenig@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of Havana; M.S.W., Fordham University; D.S.W., New York University
Mental health
Children and families
Outreach to oppressed populations
Generalist practice
CHAYA S. PIOTRKOWSKI
Professor
(212) 636-6652
piotrkowski@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of California, Berkley; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Research
Women, work and stress
Early intervention and prevention of school failure
Work and family policy and research
Full Profile
CYNTHIA CANNON POINDEXTER
Associate Professor
(914) 367-3103
poindexter@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
HIV/AIDS
Management
Community Practice
Gerontology
Full Profile
MARCIANA POPESCU
Associate Professor
(914) 367-3437
popescu@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
B.S.W., M.A., University of Bucharest; M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., University of Bucherest
Social policy
Macropractice
Family violence
Program evaluation/evaluation research
HOWARD ROBINSON
Clinical Associate Professor
(914) 367-3439
hrobinson@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
Full Profile
YVETTE SEALY
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6679
sealy@fordham.edu
LincolnCenter
B.A., M.S.W., CUNY(Hunter); Ph.D., Fordham
Clinical practice
Substance use with Hispanic and AfricanAmericanpopulation
Differential diagnosis with minority groups
LYN KENNEDY SLATER
Clinical Associate Professor
(212) 636-6674
lslater@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
M.S.W., Hunter; M.A., SUNY Albany School of Criminal Justice;
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate and University Center
Child welfare workforce development
Social justice for families and children
Evidence-based practice for families and children involved in the legal system
Full Profile
JUDITH R. SMITH
Associate Professor
(212) 636-6643
jsmith@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., Antioch College; M.S.W., Adelphi, Ph.D., Columbia
Intergenerational family relationships
Gerontology
Elder abuse
Early child development
Full Profile
VIRGINIA C. STRAND
Professor
(914) 367-3435
strand@fordham.edu
Fordham Westchester
B.A., Macalester; M.S.W., Catholic University; D.S.W., Columbia University
Child abuse
Women's issues
Mental health
Law
Full Profile
SANDRA TURNER
Associate Professor and Associate Dean
(212) 636-6612
sturner@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center & Fordham Westchester
B.A., Northwestern; M.S.W., Fordham; Ph.D., Rutgers
Substance abuse
Prevention
Adolescent Hispanic females
Full Profile
EDGAR H. TYSON
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-6645
tyson@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.S., M.S.W., Barry University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Culturally competent mental health assessment
Culturally competent intervention with youth
Youth culture in intervention
Juvenile delinquency
Full Profile
PETER B.VAUGHAN
Dean
(212) 636-6616
vaughan@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
Full Profile
LAURA WERNICK
Assistant Professor
(212) 636-6650
lwernick@fordham.edu
Lincoln Center
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.S.W., M.P.A., Columbia University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Innovative community organizing models
LGBTQ youth organizing & empowerment
Philanthropy, class, democracy & power
Power, privilege, oppression & social justice
Arts and social change
