Ella Alvarez
Ella Alvarez is a seasoned education professional with over 15 years of experience in financial aid and student counseling. In her role as graduate admissions & financial aid advisor, she guides students through federal aid, grants, scholarships, and financial literacy, ensuring they understand that education is attainable no matter their background. Alvarez is committed to […]
Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez
Dr. Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez is originally from Puerto Rico, where he started his studies in social work. He completed a BSW from Dalton State College and an MSW with a Clinical Concentration and a PhD in Social Work, both from the University of Georgia. He also has had the opportunity to engage in global social […]
Mina Antic
Mina Antic is a senior administrative coordinator for the Office of Faculty Affairs. Prior to joining BUSSW, Antic worked for six years in the Laboratory of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital where she served as the program coordinator for the Harvard Study of Adult Development and the MGH site coordinator for the Boston Early […]
Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff
Cristina Araujo Brinkerhoff, PhD, is a fulltime lecturer and researcher at the Boston University School of Social Work. Her scholarship focuses on social justice, health disparities and health equity, social networks and social support, mental health, immigration policy, and community-based participatory research. Dr. Brinkerhoff serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian […]
Nina Aronoff
Nina Aronoff is a clinical associate professor and coordinator of the dual degree program with education (MSW/EdM). She teaches courses in racial justice; clinical social work practice with individuals, groups, and families; organizational behavior and community-based practice; as well as social work theories. Her work as an advisor and instructor are student-centered and based on […]
Astraea Augsberger
Astraea Augsberger has dedicated her career to promoting the rights of children, youth, and families to have a voice in organizational and institutional practices, programs, and policies that directly or indirectly impact their lives. Her research program, supported by federal, state, and foundation grants, examines multi-level factors that facilitate a person’s ability to participate in […]
Cheryl Azza
Cheryl Azza, LICSW, is a practice specialist at BUSSW and has extensive experience as a social work professional and as a field instructor. She has been recognized as a recipient of the Excellence in Field Instruction Award. Currently she is a clinical supervisor for social work interns in the BU School of Law Criminal Defense […]
Lenette Azzi-Lessing
Dr. Lenette Azzi-Lessing is a clinical professor of social work at Boston University School of Social Work. Her work focuses on improving the well-being and life chances of vulnerable, young children, and their families, particularly those living in poverty and those involved in the child protective system. As a senior fellow and national racial equity […]