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Associate Teaching Professor in Practicum
University of Southern California
Winter Garden, FL, United States
Melissa Singh, Ed.D., LCSW, MS-HSA is a University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Associate Professor in Practicum. She is an NASW Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Social Worker, a Certified Pharmacy Technician and an experienced clinician in EMDR and Field Traumatology. In 2016, a fellowship that she co-led won the Award for Innovative Teaching in Social Work Education from SAGE/CSWE for Educating Social Work Students for Macro Practice. In 2017, Dr. Singh was awarded the Hutto Patterson Distinguished Faculty Award for excellence in teaching, and in 2023 the Advancing Social Change Through Community Practice (ACOSA) Outstanding Practice Educator award.
Dr. Singh, known for extensive research and dedication to improving social work education. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics, reflecting her commitment to addressing societal injustices. Dr. Singh is a trailblazer in interdisciplinary research, as demonstrated in her articles on tackling the climate crisis and reproductive justice. Her commitment to inclusivity is underscored by her contributions to publications like "Anti-Racism and Equity-Mindedness in Social Work Field Education." Her recent presentations on topics like “Centering a Social
Innovation Lens: Formalizing the Future of Global Social Work Science” highlights her dedication to advancing social work.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM CT