Two 国产短视频Master of Social Work (MSW) graduates returned to the School of Social Work to continue their education in the PhD program.
Emma "Rose" Stevenson, MSW, is interested in researching treatment for individuals who have engaged in inappropriate or abusive sexual behaviors, treatment needs for special populations of sex offenders, and strategies to improve successful reintegration for returning citizens. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychological and brain sciences and criminal justice from George Washington University and her MSW from USF.
Stevenson has worked at People Empowering & Restoring Communities (PERC) in transitional housing case management, court-ordered mental health and anger management evaluation, and as an outpatient counselor in PERC鈥檚 sex offender treatment program. She has also worked as a research assistant at the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens, reviewing reintegration needs for returning citizens and at Allies for Healing, evaluating a comprehensive trauma-informed sex education program. In her free time, Stevenson enjoys reading sci-fi books, playing video games, drawing, and spending time with her cat, Schr枚dinger.
Karah Greene, MSW, graduated from 国产短视频with her Bachelor of Social Work in May 2020 and her MSW in December 2021. Greene served as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for three years and a visiting volunteer with the ALS Association for one year. Greene credits these experiences for opening her eyes to deep-rooted health disparities and systemic problems faced by key populations, fueling her passion to promote health equity.
Greene's inquisitive nature has led her to pursue a doctorate in social work. She has been a study coordinator for multiple projects and co-authored more than 14 peer-reviewed publications and more than 23 conference and research-based presentations. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, reading poetry, and spending time with her friends and family.