Phd Student Profile

I am a PhD student with a research focus on caregiving, particularly on self-care and family caregiving for older adults with dementia. My interest in this field is deeply influenced by my personal experiences of caring for my grandparents with cancer and dementia, which led me to understand the significant challenges that family caregivers face.…

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…

Namrata Mukherjee is a professional social worker from India with exposure as a development practitioner in thematic areas of livelihood, income disparity, health and sanitation. She has worked with multiple not for profit organizations and has experience working as a Consultant in Corporate Social Responsibility. She has embarked on the journey to pursue PhD in…

Aritra Moulick completed his Master’s in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai, India) with specialization in Public Health. Since graduation, he has worked at the Centre For Excellence in CSR at Tata Institute of Social Sciences as a Programme Officer and was engaged in conducting Baseline Surveys, Impact Assessments, Needs Assessments, and…

Before dedicating myself to social work, I was a physical therapist for children and juveniles with disabilities for five years in Korea. After I received my masters in social work in Korea in 2015, I volunteered to work in international communities for people with developmental disabilities in Ireland and Germany for a period of four…

Kiki aims to help populations reduce experiences of psychological distress. Her transdisciplinary research in psychology, psychiatry, public health, medicine, and social work has shaped her collaborative efforts in connecting fields and domains to target concerns related to our relationships to our bodies, food, weight, and related distress. She worked as a community organizer and lobbied…

Sangmi Kim is a graduate student at University of Tennessee pursuing a Ph.D. in Social Work. Sangmi Kim earned her master’s degree in social work from Ewha Women’s University (Ewha Womans University: Proper Noun) and acquired the top level of certificate of social work in South Korea in 2013. Her experience includes mental health support…

Ishita Kapur has a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology from the University of Delhi in India and a master’s degree in social work from Jamia Millia Islamia University in India. Kapur has conducted research with non-governmental organizations in India that focus on child welfare. She has also conducted research on parental neglect and educational…

Kenyette Garrett’s has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Methodist University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Garrett’s 14-year career in social work has included working in child welfare, and community mental health. She has also taught as an adjunct professor. Garrett is licensed in…

Eliza Galvez has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in social work from Kennesaw State University. Galvez was originally born in New Jersey, and she later moved to Georgia where she raised in a Peruvian household. Galvez is a first-generation college graduate, with practice experience centered on addressing…