We’re committed to excellence in social work.

From teaching and mentoring to community engagement and field experience, we’re constantly working to provide a vast range of high-quality student opportunities. We aim to ensure that every graduate of the Adelphi University School of Social Work is grounded in both theory and practical experience—and thoroughly prepared to make an impact.

Deans

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Social Work Building 201
PhDLCSW
Associate Dean
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Social Work Building 209
Schanica Pickens
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
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Social Work Building 217

Directors

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Social Work Building 349
Telvis Rich (He/Him)
LMSW
Associate Professor
Director of BSW Program
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Social Work Building 225
Livia Polise (She/Her)
MSWLCSW-R
Director Field Education
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Social Work Building 247
Associate Professor
Director of Online MSW Program
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Social Work Building 359
Sheila Edwards-Robinson
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Hauppauge Center
Mandy Habib
PsyD
Project Director
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Social Work Building 353
Victor Labruna
PhD
Project Director Pt Grant
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Social Work Building 353
Renee M. Rawcliffe (She/Her)
MSWLMSW
Director of Continuing Education and Professional Development
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Social Work Building 235
Elizabeth Szpilka
MSWLMSW
Director of Outreach Enrollment and Professional Advisement
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Social Work Building 219

Assistant Directors of Practicum Education

James Paul Amato
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Brooklyn Center
William Best
Assistant Director of Field Education
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Social Work Building 221
Erin Caragol
Assistant Director of Practicum Education
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Social Work Building 243
Shawn Deverteuil
Assistant Director of Field Education
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Anjali Parekh-Singh
MSSW
Adjunct Faculty
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Academic and Student Affairs

Susan Rotondo (She/Her)
Student Relations Specialist
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Social Work Building 221

Administration

Lorell Berrios (She/Her)
MSWLCSW-R
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Patricia Durecko
Office Manager and Budget Coordinator
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Location
Social Work Building 205

Meet Our Social Work Experts

Discover the compassionate pioneers shaping the future of social work at Adelphi University, where esteemed faculty members empower students to create meaningful change in communities worldwide.
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Social Work Building, 201
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