FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Northern Arizona University’s School of Social Work is excited to announce Kelly Reber, LMSW, as the new Assistant Director of Field Education!
Kelly comes to this role with a background in Community Behavioral Health and, most recently, 4.5 years supporting students as the Assistant Director of the Lumberjack CARE Center—where she led the CARE Team in providing compassionate non-clinical case… Read more
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The School of Social Work is pleased to announce that faculty member Sheila Hammer has been selected as a 2026 Health Equity Scholar by the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS). Sheila Hammer, MSW, LCSW, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Social Work and a doctoral student in the Interdisciplinary Health PhD program at… Read more
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Northern Arizona University’s School of Social Work is expanding its global learning opportunities again this coming Summer with NAU in Italy: Social Work, an intensive two-week study abroad program designed to deepen students’ understanding of human biological functioning, mental health, and international social work practice. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, the program blends rigorous academic study… Read more
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — NAU School of Social Work faculty member Brandie Reiner is a champion for social policy in Arizona, a recent recipient of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Young Professional Award, and a Phoenix Business Journal “40 Under 40” 2025 honoree. Most recently, she served as a panelist for “United in Play: Leveling the Field for ALICE Families Through Sports… Read more
Sheila Hammer, LCSW, MSW, is currently working on two separate grants. She and her Co-PI, Dr. Timian Godfrey from the University of Arizona, have a 3-year $120k p/year grant funded from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) via the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention where they are creating a culturally tailored approach to provide support and health education to Pascua… Read more
Dr. Rita Stageman received a Department of Education grant to enhance outcomes for children with disabilities and their families through enhanced training and education of social work students to prepare for work in the K-12 school system. In partnership with Flagstaff Unified School District, she has created field placements within FUSD’s special education program. She has also guided revisions to… Read more