UConn School of Social Work Faculty and Ph.D. Students to Present at CSWE 2025

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The Council on Social Work Education is hosting the 2025 CSWE Conference in Denver, Colorado Oct. 23-26.

Seven UConn School of Social Work faculty members, 12 Ph.D. students, and one SSW research consultant will offer 11 presentations of their work.

Please join us at these compelling presentations!

Friday, Oct. 24

  • “A Critical Analysis of Economic Sanctions Policy: The Debilitating Impact on Healthcare in Afghanistan”
    Authors: Fizza Saghir, MSW, Ph.D student
    Time: 12:30 to 1 p.m.
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom – Poster 1

 

  • “Students’ Perceptions of Master of Social Work Programs’ Preparation for Working With Far-Right Clients”
    Authors: Zhenrong Su, MSW, Ph.D. student; Kylie Harrington, LCSW, Ph.D. student; Jon Phillips, assistant professor; Kelsi Carolan, assistant professor; and Gio Iacono, assistant professor
    Time: 12:30 to 1 p.m.
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Governor’s Square 12

Saturday, Oct. 25

  • “Examining Practicing Social Workers' Perceptions of MSW Program Preparation to Work with Clients with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses”
    Authors: Kelsi Carolan, assistant professor; Jon Phillips, assistant professor; Zhenrong Su, MSW, Ph.D. student; Doreek Charles, MSW, Ph.D. student; Laura Moynihan, LICSW, OSW-C, APHSW-C., Ph.D. student; Kylie Harrington; and Gio Iacono, assistant professor
    Time: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
    Room: Sheraton Tower, Level 2, Tower Court C

 

  • “Embracing the Resistive Nature of Imagined Futures for Disabled LGBTQ+ Communities”
    Authors: Spencer Evans, LMSW, Ph.D. student, and Megan Feely, associate professor
    Time: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
    Room: Sheraton Tower, Level 2, Tower Court B

 

  • “Mutual Aid and Interdependence: The Role of Community Sponsorship in Refugee Integration and Belonging”
    Authors: Craig Mortley, M.Sc., Ph.D. student; Kathryn Libal, professor and director of the UConn Human Rights Institute; S. Megan Berthold, Ph.D., professor; and Scott Harding, associate professor and associate dean for Academic Affairs
    Time: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Court 8

 

  • “Social Work, Nonprofits, and Unionizing: Examining Organizational Structure to Promote Equity and Labor Rights”
    Author: Fernando Ricardo Valenzuela, MSW, School of Social Work research consultant
    Time: 1 to 1:30 p.m.
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Governor’s Square 17

 

  • “Do MSW Programs Prepare Students for Independent Collaboration? Results From a National Survey”
    Authors: Jon Phillips, assistant professor; Zhenrong Su, MSW, Ph.D. student; Kylie Harrington, LCSW, Ph.D. student; Elizabeth Goldsborough, MSW, Ph.D. candidate; Gio Iacono, assistant professor; and Kelsi Carolan, assistant professor
    Time: 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom – Poster 20

 

  • “Social Work Practice With Forced Migrants With Disabilities and/or Other Chronic Health Conditions”
    Authors: S. Megan Berthold, Ph.D., professor; Craig Mortley, M.Sc., Ph.D. student; Yvonne Mbewe, LCSW, Ph.D. student; Kathryn Libal, professor and director of the UConn Human Rights Institute; Elnara Klicheva, MSW, Ph.D. student; Scott Harding, associate professor and associate dean for Academic Affairs.
    Time: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
    Room: Sheraton Tower, Majestic Level, Savoy

  • “Preparing Social Workers for Affirmative Practice With LGBTQIA+ Populations: Recommendations for MSW Programs”
    Authors: Gio Iacono, assistant professor; Leah Holle, MAR, LCSW, CEDS, Ph.D candidate; Craig Mortley, M.Sc., Ph.D. student; Jon Phillips, assistant professor; Kelsi Carolan, assistant professor; Zhenrong Su, MSW, Ph.D. student; Kylie Harrington, LCSW, Ph.D. student.
    Time: 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level, Director’s Row E

Sunday, Oct. 26

  • “Uplifting Palestinian Perspectives: Peer-Based Learning for Critical Consciousness and Values-Guided Action”
    Authors: Fernando Ricardo Valenzuela, MSW, School of Social Work research consultant and Jamie Smith, MSW, LCSW-C, Ph.D. student
    Time: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Governor’s Square 17

 

  • “Understanding Factors That Impact the Emotional Well-Being of Hispanic Immigrants in the United States”
    Author: Leah Holle, MAR, LCSW, CEDS, Ph.D candidate
    Time: 11:30 a.m. to noon
    Room: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level, Director’s Row J