Faculty & Staff
The Social Work faculty is composed of academically strong individuals who are working together to develop an active, dynamic school.These individuals have a wealth of BSW and MSW educational experience, involvement with professional associations nationally and locally, rich records of service and scholarship, and a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding Alaska's unique needs and populations and social work practices.
Faculty
David Moxley, Ph.D Director & Professor PSB 218C |
907-786-6907 dpmoxley@alaska.edu |
Professional & Departmental Services
- Director, School of Social Work
- Interim Director, National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders
- Professor
Donna Aguiniga, Ph.D, MSW Associate Professor PSB 222C |
907-786-6906 dmaguiniga@alaska.edu |
Teaching Responsibilities
- Introduction to Social Welfare
- Introduction to Social Work
- Practice
- Policy
- Human Behavior
Research Interests
- Child Welfare
- Homelessness
- Poverty
- Family Functioning
- Community Development
- Rural Communities
- Social Work Education
Education
2010- Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work - University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
- Master of Social Work - Boise State University - Boise, ID
- Bachelor of Science in History and Psychology - Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, NM
Mary Dallas Allen, Ph.D, MSW Professor & MSW Program Coordinator PSB 224D |
907-786-6992 mdallen7@alaska.edu |
Teaching Responsibilities
- Research Methods
Professional & Departmental Service
- MSW Program Coordinator
- Advisor for students pursuing School Social Work Certification
Education
2008
- Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Research - Portland State University - Portland, OR
- Dissertation:"Attributes of Effective Head Start Mental Health Consultants: A Mixed Methods Study of Rural and Urban Programs." Chair: Eileen Brennan
2001
- Master of Social Work - Virginia Commonweath University - Richmond, VA
- Clinical Social Work Practice Concentration - Virginia Commonweath University - Richmond, VA
- Certificate in School Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
1995
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology - The College of William and Mary - Williamsburg, VA
Tracey Burke, Ph.D, MSW Professor PSB 225C |
907-786-6905 tkburke@alaska.edu |
- Introduction to Social Work
- Practice
- Diversity
- Human Behavior & the Social Environment (HBSE)
- Departmental Honors
- UAA Center for Community Engagement & Learning (CCEL)
- UAA School fo Social Work BSW Curriculum Committee
- Alaska Food Coalition & Food Bank of Alaska
- SaveAlaska - State Commission for Community Service
- Food security & poverty
- Service provision in rural Alaska
- Civic development & service learning
Education
2003
- Ph.D. in Social Welfare - University of Washington, School of Social Work- Seattle, WA
- Master of Social Work - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, School of Social Work - Minneapolis, MN
- Bachelor of Arts - Villanova University, Philosophy Department & Honors Program - Villanova, PA
Alexa Filanowicz, MSW, LCSW Term Assistant Professor & BSW Field Coordinator PSB 225A |
907-786-6908 afilanowicz@alaska.edu |
- Practicum
- Practice
- BSW Field Education Coordinator
- Faculty Representative for the Social Work Coalition (student club)
Education
2009
- Certificate in Children's Mental Health - University of South Florida
- Master of Social Work - University of Alaska Anchorage - Anchorage, Alaska
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - University of Utah
- Minor in Gender Studies
- Criminology Certificate
Vanessa Meade, Psy.D, MSW, LCSW Assistant Professor PSB 225E |
907-786-6903 vmeade@alaska.edu |
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Doctor of Psychology - Alaska Pacific University
- Master of Social Work - Aurora University
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Bachelor of Social Work - Western Illinois University
- Minor in Law Enforcement Justice and Administration
Kathi Trawver, Ph.D, LMSW Professor, BSW Program Coordinator and Interim MSW Field Education Coordinator PSB 224C |
907-786-6915 krtrawver@alaska.edu |
- Research
- Social Work Practice
- BSW Program Coordinator
Education
2011
- Ph.D. - University of Texas at Austin
- Master of Social Work - University of Alaska Anchorage - Anchorage, AK
- Bachelor of Social Work - University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA
Stephanie Vaughn, MSSW, LCSW Term Instructor PSB 222D |
907-786-6901 slvaughn@alaska.edu |
- MSW Field Education Coordinator
Education
1980
- Master of Science in Social Work - University of Texas at Arlington
- Bachelor of Arts - Trinity University
William "Bill" Galic, MSW, ACSW Assistant Professor |
907-252-5619 wfgalic@alaska.edu |
Teaching Responsibilities (undergraduate and graduate):
- Introduction to Social Welfare
- Introduction to Social Work
- Social Welfare Policy and Services
- Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- Human and Cultural Diversity
- Social Work Practice
Professional Interests:
- Poverty and Social Welfare
- Social Policy
- Child Welfare and Child Protection
- Social Work Practice
Education and Credentials:
- Master of Social Work - Florida State University School of Social Work, Tallahassee, Florida (1983)
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan (1974)
- Licensed in Clinical Social Work in Alaska until retirement from the field in 2014
- Academy of Certified Social Workers, NASW
- Foundation Research Methods
- Program Evaluation
- Social Policy
- 2013 Ph.D. in Social Work - University of Utah, Salt Lake City
- 1999 Master of Social Work - Walla Walla University, Walla Walla, Washington
- 1995 Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education - University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau AK
- Community driven research
- Rural social work and practices issues
- Housing First and programs to address homelessness
- Adoption and ethnicity
Amana Mbise, Ph.D Multicultural Postdoctoral Fellow PSB 224B |
907-786-6910 ambise@alaska.edu |
Research/Academic Interests
- Child rights and immigration
Ashley O'Connor, Ph.D Assistant Professor PSB 225B |
907-786-6908 aoconnor4@alaska.edu |
- Research
- Trauma and Crisis Intervention
- Veterans and Military
- Alternative Treatments for Mental Health
- Animal-Assited Interventions
- Scale Development
- Student Veterans
- University of Denver, Graduate of Social Work - Doctor of Philosophy, November 2018
- Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work - Master of Social Work, May 2010 - Concentration: Clinical Mental Health
- Tufts University - Bachelor of Arts, February 2005 - Major: Psychology
Jessica Ullrich, Ph.D Assistant Professor |
907-786-6827 jsullrich@alaska.edu |
Teaching Responsibilities
- Introduction to Social Work
- Diversity in Social Work Practice
- Diversity and Community Service Learning
Education
2020 Ph.D in Social Welfare - University of Washington
2005 Master of Social Work - University of Alaska Anchorage
2003 Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Philosophy - Gonzaga University
Research/Academic Interests
- Indigenous Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
- Child Welfare Practice and Prevention
- Connectedness and Relational Healing
Amanda Sandlin Term Assistant Professor |
907-744-2625 abiggs@alaska.edu |
- Practicum Seminar Courses
- Electives
- BSW and MSW Committees
- Practicum/Field Team
- 2003: MSW from University of Alaska Anchorage, Emphasis on Health and Wellness over the Lifespan
- 2000: BSW from University of Alaska Anchorage
Staff
Chrissy Wilson Business Manager PSB 234G |
907-786-6911 cwohl@alaska.edu |
Sharie Field Academic Specialist & Field Support Technician PSB 234J |
907-786-6971 sdfield@alaska.edu |
Sharlicia Miller Program Support PSB 234 |
907-786-6900 slmiller@alaska.edu |
Eva Wilson Program Assistant, Travel Coordinator, & National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders Support PSB 234/230 |
907-786-6972 egwilson2@alaska.edu |
Thomas Moore Communications Specialist, National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders PSB 229 |
907-786-0327 tlmoore9@alaska.edu |