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Faculty

Social Work department faculty bios and information.


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Lisa Blalock
Position: Interim Chair

Dr. Lisa Blalock, Interim Chair, teaches research methods in psychology, professional development in psychology, and sensation and perception.

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Janet Albury
Position: Instructor
  • 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.

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Dr. Joseph Herzog
Position: Professor
  • 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.

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Dr. Erin King
Position: Assistant Professor
  • 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.

Matt Knierim
Position: Assistant Professor
  • Department: Social Work
  • Office Location:  Building 41, Room 116

Dr. Matt Knierim, PhD, MSW, MPA, LMSW joined the social work faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor in 2023 after spending the previous five years as an Assistant professor at Troy University.

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Dr. Miu Ha Kwong
Position: Assistant Professor
  • Department: Social Work
  • Office Location:  Building 85, Room 147

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

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Dr. Melinda L. Lewis
Position: Associate Professor
  • 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.

Dr. Jenny Reed
Position: Clinical Asst. Prof.
  • Department: Social Work
  • Office Location:  Bldg. 86, Rm. 129

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

Dr. Lauren Ricciardelli
Position: Assistant Professor
  • 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.

Eric Schade
Position: Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Department: Social Work
  • Office Location:  Building 96, Room 200B

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

Ashley Toland
Position: Assistant Professor
  • Department: Social Work
  • Office Location:  Building 41, Room 116

Dr. Ashley M. Toland, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work, is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in the field.

Adjunct Faculty

Social Work department adjunct faculty contact information.


Kristin Alberda

Michele Anthony

Lauren Anzaldo

Perpetue Augustin

Julius Ballew

Maria Bates

Rolanda Harris

Brandi Helmly

Jonathan Hoffmann

Tiffany Jarquin

Amanda King

Michelle Kistler

Jessica Lasure

Chelsea Mann-Younger

Trysha Mazzola

Andrea Nutt

Dempsey Rupe

Clare Walter

Carlita Williams

Mary Ann Wood

Emeritus


2004: Bonnie Bedics, Professor, Social Work

2008: Glen Goltermann, Professor, Social Work

Staff


Amanda King

Erica Mack

Robin May

Carrie Musselwhite

Office Administrator