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Ishita Kapur is a mixed-methods researcher interested in exploring the impact of social media use on the mental health outcomes of young adults. She is also interested in leveraging the potential of social media platforms to provide nuanced insights about mental health challenges experienced by young adults. Her work includes examining adverse childhood experiences, such…

Sangmi Kim is a PhD candidate in Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a minor in Intercollegiate Graduate Statistics and Data Science Program (IGSDSP). She earned her MSW from Ewha Womans University (Seoul, Korea) in 2013 and holds Korea’s highest-level national social worker license. She has professional experience providing mental health support…

Kiki Kline is a licensed social worker (LSW) in the State of Colorado, specializing in clinical research and social work with individuals experiencing disordered eating and related populations. She most enjoys collaborating with others to instill social justice efforts in mental health and eating disorder systems of care through research, clinical, and advocacy work. In…

Santhosh Raj Srinivasan, a seasoned professional social worker and accomplished researcher hailing from India, has significantly contributed to the field of social welfare and research from 2019 to 2023. His professional journey has been marked by pivotal roles, including Research Assistant at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai, Project Coordinator at The Banyan…

Eliza Galvez is a PhD Candidate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Social Work. Her research focuses on implementation science, cultural tailoring, and community-based approaches to prevention. Her scholarship is informed by her experience working with underserved communities through nonprofit and health-focused initiatives, and she currently provides pro bono clinical services to Spanish-speaking…

Kenyette Garrett is a doctoral candidate in social work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with over 14 years of professional experience in child welfare, community mental health, and care coordination. Garrett’s research interests include racial equity in music education, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the experiences of Black women in doctoral social work programs. She…

Working in the field of child welfare for over 10 years has made me aware of various gaps when it comes to policies set in place to protect the most vulnerable of all citizens, children. My area of interest is just that, child welfare on a macro scale and the polices set in place that…

A faculty member with several years of academic experience, specializing in research, strategic planning, and teaching, with a strong commitment to raising educational standards. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, I actively mentor students and lead accreditation initiatives to ensure academic excellence. Driven by my passion for continuous improvement, I integrate innovative educational practices to…