Faculty Profiles

• Department: Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 160

Dr. Hasan Buker is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice. His teaching and research interests cover juvenile delinquency/justice, policing, criminological theory, and administration of CJ organizations, among others.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 138

Janet Albury, who has a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama, is an Instructor at UWF.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 142

Dr. Laura D. Edler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 145

Dr. Joseph Herzog, a professor in the Department of Social Work, has more than 20 years experience as a human service provider and director of counseling centers.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 141

Dr. Erin King is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida. Her research interests include the intersection of trauma and mental health, women’s reentry from prison, women’s health issues, and the child welfare workforce.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 147

Dr. Miu Ha Kwong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 139

Dr. Melinda Lewis, an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work, has both academic and first-hand understanding of social work in various settings.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Bldg. 86, Rm. 129

Dr. Jenny Reed is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Social Work.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 140

Dr. Ricciardelli has professional experience working with Department of Juvenile Justice-involved youth and their families; youth diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance in the school setting; adults with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities in the community setting; and in renal dialysis.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Bldg 96, Rm. 200B

Eric Schade is a clinical assistant professor in the UWF Department of Social Work and a Florida licensed clinical social worker.

• Department: Social Work
• Office Location:  Building 85, Room 106

Dr. Diane L. Scott is a Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies.