July 2, 2025
Sharon D. Parker
Dr. Sharon D. Parker, PhD, MSW, MS, is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Georgia, where she also has a courtesy appointment in the School of Medicine. She is the founder of The Health Equity Research and Innovation Lab (theHERILab), a growing interdisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing community-engaged […]
February 19, 2024
Richard Lee Phillips
Dr. Lee Phillips is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia with over 20 years of experience as a clinician and educator. A licensed clinical social worker, he specializes in trauma treatment, medical social work, and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. He has worked extensively in dialysis and chronic illness care, and […]
February 29, 2024
Jennie Pless
Jennie completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Sexuality, with minors in Women’s Studies and Community Health, in 2016 at Georgia College & State University. She earned a Master of Social Work and Master of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University in 2019. She developed her passion […]
February 19, 2024
Megan Powell
February 29, 2024
Shannon Power
Shannon Power, LCSW is a PhD candidate (ABD) at the University of Georgia, where she previously earned her BSW and MSW. She pursues health equity at the heart of her research into dementia care navigation, focusing on disparities in rural and medically under-served communities. Drawing on her experience as a licensed clinical palliative care social […]
February 19, 2024
Victoria Prevatt
Victoria Prevatt has 20+ years experience working in the nonprofit sector across multiple missions including global health, affordable housing, youth development and land conservation. Currently, she is a nonprofit consultant working with organizations across the Southeast at the crossroads of fundraising, board engagement and storytelling.
February 19, 2024
Joan Prittie
I am the executive director of Project Safe, a local non-profit organization that offers services from short-term crisis counseling to long-term support through housing programs. In my role, I have the opportunity to help countless domestic violence survivors find some safety and normalcy in their lives. The challenge with teaching social work and nonprofit management […]
