Remark-a-Bull Podcast: Stories from USF Social Work

Learn more about the BSW offered at the University of South Florida here . Learn more about the MSW offered at the University of South Florida here . Learn more about the School of Social Work at the University of South Florida here . 

Learn more about the BSW offered at the University of South Florida here . Learn more about the MSW offered at the University of South Florida here . Learn more about the School of Social Work at the University of South Florida here . 

Vickie Lynn, PhD, MPH, MSW is an assistant professor of instruction in the USF School of Social Work whose research focuses on implementation science, evidence-informed interventions, and health care delivery for people dual and multi diagnosed with HIV, mental health, and/or substance use disorders. In this episode, learn more about how she’s uplifting others through education to have better heal...

Angel, Marissa, and Samantha talk about their hands-on experiences within community-based health care and social service organizations in Peru and Spain, where they had the opportunity to examine alternative health and mental health practices and learn about the socio-cultural context of health. The group compares what they saw in those countries to practices in the United States and discusses how...

Pedro Serrano-Mejia is a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and current Master of Social Work student at the University of South Florida. He is also a case manager within the Positive Parenting & Partnership program at Champions for Children where he listens to people’s stories and provides them with resources to not only care for their families but also for themselves. I...

Tanya Johnson-Gilchrist is a veteran, USF alumna, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Public Health Professional who specializes in trauma, PTSD, and family conflict. Chris and Tanya chat about integrating work and life, time management, interpersonal and client relationships, and the impact of trauma.  Learn more about the USF School of Social Work here .

Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Clara Reynolds is the CEO of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and has been a social worker in Tampa since 1993. Learn more about the USF School of Social Work here .

Dawn Brown, MSW is the current executive director of NASW Florida and the Virgin Islands and a member of the Association of Black Social Workers - Jacksonville Chapter. Dubbed the “Macro Maniac” by her MSW cohort at USF, Dawn has paved an impactful and inspirational career path in macro social work while simultaneously centering micro and mezzo in everything that she does, as she argues one cannot...

Stephanie is a Certified Wellness & Health Coach whose research interests involve young adult populations diagnosed with osteoarthritis, the disease’s biopsychosocial impact, and research that focuses on advancing the field of sport social work. Learn more about the USF School of Social Work's PhD program here .  Learn more about the USF School of Social Work here .

In this episode, Chris and Simone discuss the bachelor of social work at USF and Simone’s interdisciplinary experience at the university and in her internship with the City of Tampa.   Learn more about the BSW offered at the University of South Florida here . Learn more about the School of Social Work at the University of South Florida here . 

 In this episode, Justine Leigh discusses how she helps undergraduates navigate the future, how she supports them in their professional and personal growth, and the wide variety of career paths possible with a degree in social work.  Learn more about the School of Social Work at the University of South Florida here .   

Conial Caldwell, Jr. discusses his professional journey from Washington, D.C. back to the academy. Conial describes the importance of integrating our clinical work and that of a more macro nature. He discusses how understanding the clinical aspects of social work has informed his policy making ideals. Learn more about an MSW at the University of South Florida's School of Social Work here . Learn m...

In this episode, Mills describes her moment of deciding to go back and get her MSW while parenting nine children (one birth child, four adopted children, and four kids in care). Her story is an intense tale that shows what moms can be capable of once they decide on a goal.  Learn more about the USF School of Social Work's PhD program here .  Learn more about the USF School of Social Work here .