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 […]
Alumni Spotlight – Tilisha Martin
From a young age, Tilisha Martin knew that she wanted to be a presence in the courtroom; becoming a lawyer was a lifelong goal. However, it wasn’t until she found herself working in a clerical position at San Diego State University that she truly began to think about the role social work could play in […]
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 […]
Alumni Spotlight – Lori Roads
“If you knew tomorrow would be your last day on earth, what would you do? I would do things I’ve never done before.” – Lori Roads In 2003, Lori Roads decided she would do something she had never done before: graduate from college. At forty-six years old, she decided to step back onto the San […]
