DALLAS TWP. — The Department of Social Work at Misericordia University recently hosted alumna Robin S. Mama, Ph.D., M.S.S., L.S.W., professor and dean of the School of Social Work at Monmouth University, for a special lunch and learn with students and faculty.

Dr. Mama received her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Misericordia University in 1982. She also holds a Master of Social Service and Master of Law and Social Policy, and a Doctor of Philosophy in social work and social research from Bryn Mawr College. Since 2001, she has been the representative of the International Federation of Social Workers to the United Nations.

During her visit to Misericordia University, Mama visited and had lunch with her former professors, while also meeting with students and talking about rewarding careers in the field of social work, including her work on behalf of social work professionals at the United Nations.

The Department of Social Work at Misericordia University hosted alumna Robin S. Mama, Ph.D., M.S.S., L.S.W., professor and dean of the School of Social Work at Monmouth University and representative of the International Federation of Social Workers to the United Nations, for a special luncheon with students and faculty. From left, seated, are students Katelyn Campbell, Sunbury; Christine Ward, Sayville, N.Y.; Japriya Carroll, York; Lindsay Lord, Frackville; and Allison Butow, Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Standing, Carly Ellman, M.S.W., assistant professor, social work; David Hage, M.S.W., L.S.W., C-ASWCM, assistant professor, social work; David Rehm, Ph.D., vice president, Academic Affairs; Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D., A.T.C., L.A.T., dean, College of Health Sciences and Education; Dr. Mama, Susan McDonald, Ph.D., L.S.W., chairperson, Department of Social Work; James Calderone, Ed.D., A.C.S.W., L.S.W., professor emeritus and director, Northeastern Pennsylvania Ethics Institute at Misericordia University; Patricia Lewis, retired faculty; Jim Siberski, M.S., C.M.C., CRmT, assistant professor and coordinator of the geriatric care management program, and Joanita Salla, adjunct professor of social work.
https://www.mydallaspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/web1_FOR-PUBLICATION-Social-Work-guest-speaker.jpgThe Department of Social Work at Misericordia University hosted alumna Robin S. Mama, Ph.D., M.S.S., L.S.W., professor and dean of the School of Social Work at Monmouth University and representative of the International Federation of Social Workers to the United Nations, for a special luncheon with students and faculty. From left, seated, are students Katelyn Campbell, Sunbury; Christine Ward, Sayville, N.Y.; Japriya Carroll, York; Lindsay Lord, Frackville; and Allison Butow, Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Standing, Carly Ellman, M.S.W., assistant professor, social work; David Hage, M.S.W., L.S.W., C-ASWCM, assistant professor, social work; David Rehm, Ph.D., vice president, Academic Affairs; Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D., A.T.C., L.A.T., dean, College of Health Sciences and Education; Dr. Mama, Susan McDonald, Ph.D., L.S.W., chairperson, Department of Social Work; James Calderone, Ed.D., A.C.S.W., L.S.W., professor emeritus and director, Northeastern Pennsylvania Ethics Institute at Misericordia University; Patricia Lewis, retired faculty; Jim Siberski, M.S., C.M.C., CRmT, assistant professor and coordinator of the geriatric care management program, and Joanita Salla, adjunct professor of social work. Submitted photo

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR