Assistant Professor
School of Social Work and Criminal Justice
Tacoma, WA, United States
Jarrod grew up outside of Seattle, WA and recently moved back after completing his PhD in social work at the University of Denver. As a queer scholar, they value equity, diversity, and social justice, and seek to support LGBTQ+ people in living meaningful and exciting lives. Specifically, they research how sexuality and gender interact with an emphasis on transgender healthcare access. Initially headed for medical school, they changed trajectory to social work with the desire to give back to their community. After completing their MSW program at Brigham Young University, they worked as an ER crisis worker and a substance abuse counselor, focusing on residential care for high risk men with extensive histories of homelessness and incarceration. Jarrod has also maintained a small virtual private practice focused on members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outside of work, Jarrod recently developed a passion for pole dancing, and enjoys puzzles, podcasts, trying new restaurants and bars, and reading.
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Friday, October 25, 2024
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM CT