- pronouns She/her/hers
- education Master of Social Work, Boston University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), San Jose State University
Courses
Clinical Practice with Adult Trauma (CP 803)
Foundations in Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice, Programs and Policy (IS 805)
Systems of Oppression, Trauma and Justice (HB 805)
Publications
Sonsteng-Person, M., Vugić, L., Sandell, L., Lowery, C. (2025). “The trauma of system failure:” The Interactional Process affecting MSW intern trauma exposure response. Qualitative Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1177/14733250251324009
Presentations
Vugić, L. & Sonsteng-Person, M. (2023). “It’s Complex:” How Supervisors Respond to Interns Following Exposure to Individual and Institutional Trauma. Council on Social Work Education. Atlanta, GA.
Sonsteng-Person, M. & Vugić, L. (2023). A Training Pilot to Provide Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Supervision. Council on Social Work Education. Atlanta, GA.
Lombe, M., Bianco, E., Rohani M., Shebairo, L., Weinberg, L. L. & Vugić, L. (2023). A Strengths-Based Approach to Developing Academic- Community Partnerships. Boston University Clinical & Translational Science Institute: Community Engagement Program.
Sonsteng-Person, M. & Vugić, L. (2022). MSW Interns’ Secondary Traumatic Stress: The impact of Self, Supervisor, and System. Council on Social Work Education. Anaheim, CA.
Professional Activities and Certifications
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Graduation Year
2026 (expected)
