Social Work Education

Toi Singleton, MSW, LCSW-A, is a Doctoral Candidate in Social Work at the University of Kentucky, with an expected completion date of May 2025. She holds a Master of Social

Tia Glaspie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) candidate at the University of Kentucky. She is dedicated to advancing equity and resilience

Renee Krebel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and a Doctorate of Social Work Candidate at the University of Kentucky. Renee began her education with a Bachelor of

Renessa A. Banks, LISW-S, is a licensed independent social worker with over 25 years of experience addressing mental health disparities in community and hospital settings. Her professional background includes medical

Nicholas Payton is an Assistant Professor in the Sociology, Criminology, and Political Science department at Simpson College. He is a doctoral candidate on the social work education concentration track at

Mikayla McDowell is currently a school social worker at Elizabeth Elementary and a Doctor of Social Work candidate at the University of Kentucky. Before becoming a student at the University

Mickayla Dru Mason is a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Candidate specializing in Social Work Education at the University of Kentucky. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and

Lena Lambert is an Assistant Professor, Field Director, and Chair of the Department of Social Work at West Virginia State University. She received her Master’s in Social Work through a

Latonya Clark, a Louisville, Kentucky native, is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in social services and education. She holds an Associate of Business Administration from Robert Morris College, where

Karen Magruder, LCSW-S is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at Arlington School (UTA) of Social Work, where she brings to the classroom a broad professional

Melissa L. Sparks holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies from Berea College, where her academics contributed to publications of “The Early History of Black Berea.” She

Mariah Lehnhoff is a licensed social worker who has devoted herself to serving patients and families in Kentucky and surrounding states. After graduating with her Master of Social Work from