Our Director of Field Education and Mental Health Training Program Coordinator, Candy Elson joined the School of Social Work faculty in 2007. Candy earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree from the University of Cambridge. Candy went on to earn a Post Graduate certificate in Education from the University of London. Candy taught high school for […]
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Eunjeong Ko
When Dr. Eunjeong Ko joined the School of Social faculty in 2008, she brought her passion, dedication, and a thirst for knowledge to our program. The moment you meet Dr. Ko, her devotion to the field becomes extremely apparent and her passion is contagious. Dr. Ko was born and raised in South Korea and feels […]
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Margarita Villagrana
Welcome to the School of Social Work, Dr. Villagrana! After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Dr. Villagrana had her first taste of social work as a Children’s? Social Worker Trainee with the Department of Children and Family Services in Los Angeles County. Little did she know that twelve years later she would return […]
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya
Welcome to the School of Social Work, Dr. Ogbonnaya! Born and raised in the city of Los Angeles, California Dr. Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya knew social work was always the career of her dreams. One could even say social work runs in her blood. Her mother, aunt, and sister are social workers for the City of […]
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Tom Packard
Professor Dr. Tom Packard teaches administration and social policy courses in the school, and conducts research and consultation projects through the Academy for Professional Excellence. He also serves as the advisor for the MSW/MPH program. Dr. Packard is a faculty consultant with the Academy’s Southern Area Consortium for Human Services (SACHS), which includes eight county […]
