Social Work Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Hoke MSW, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and field liaison in the Bachelor of Social Work Program at Concord University. She is a current social work

Lila Elliott is a dedicated Suicide Prevention Social Worker at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where she focuses on providing critical support to veterans in need. Currently a Doctoral

Leah Selvy, MSW, MS, DSW Candidate, has twenty-four years of experience in the social work field, specifically with at-risk case management, child welfare, performance management and data for the State