University of Wisconsin–Madison

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SRSSW Associate Professor, Dr. Lara Gerassi, Nominated to GAHTS Board

SRSSW Associate Professor, Dr. Lara Gerassi, was voted in as a board member to The Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS). This nonprofit organization aims to respond to human trafficking by moving the knowledge base forward and informing policy, advocacy, and activism through international partnerships and ethically grounded research. As a board member, Dr. …

Jenny Braunginn Contributes to Book on School Social Work Practice

Jenny Braunginn, MSSW, CISW, Senior Teaching Faculty,  has co-authored a second book for the Oxford Workshop Series with the School Social Work Association of America titled, Emerging Trends in School Social Work Practice: Responding to Rapid Change in Educational Ecosystems, with the chapter, “Harnessing Technology to Expand Access and Enhance Engagement.” Braunginn was asked by …

Social Work Faculty to conduct research for the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

New Agreement Continues a Long-term Partnership By Mel Morgenbesser Sandra Rosenbaum School of  Social Work faculty have had a long-standing partnership with Wisconsin’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide research on a variety of topics that affect children and families, with a focus on child support. In a recently announced agreement, six social …

Assistant Professor Tawandra Rowell-Cunsolo selected for Leadership Program

We are proud to announce that Assistant Professor Tawandra Rowell-Cunsolo has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s leadership programs. These programs connect changemakers across the country—from every profession and field—to learn from and work with one another in creating more just and thriving communities. Specifically, Dr. Rowell-Cunsolo was selected for …

Meet New Assistant Professor, Dr. Tawandra Rowell-Cunsolo

The Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work is thrilled to welcome Assistant Professor, Tawandra Rowell-Cunsolo, to campus (virtually) and to the school this fall! Dr. Rowell-Cunsolo was previously an assistant professor in the Columbia University School of Nursing. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Rowell-Cunsolo. Hometown: I was born in South Bend, Indiana, but my …