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The School of Social Work at Carleton University has a longstanding commitment to social justice that is rooted in its founding of the structural approach to social work. This unwavering commitment underpins our teaching, our research, and our engagement with communities and organizations. See below to learn more about our teaching, research and community collaborations.

A photo of Nimo Bokore

Bokore, Nimo

Conners, Deborah

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Everett , Allison

  • Associate Professor, Teaching Stream / MSW Practicum Coordinator
  • Email Allison

Ferrer, Ilyan

  • Associate Professor (on sabbatical Jul 1 2025 – Jun 30 2026)
  • Email Ilyan
  • 613-520-5601

Gillis, Karen

  • Lecturer, Teaching Stream / BSW Practicum Coordinator (Interim)
  • Email Karen
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Grassau, Pamela

A photo of Dennis Kao, professor at Carleton School of Social Work, in Ottawa, Ontario.

Kao, Dennis

  • Associate Professor / Undergraduate Program Supervisor
  • Email Dennis
  • 613-520-5601
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Koyanagi, Emi

  • Lecturer, Teaching Stream / BSW Practicum Coordinator (on leave)
  • Email Emi
  • ext 3577

Martin, Beth

Morris, Brenda

Mpofu-Mketwa, Tsitsi

Occhiuto, Katherine

Redmond, Melissa

  • Associate Professor (on sabbatical Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026)
  • Email Melissa
  • 613-520-5601
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Sewell, Karen

Young, Deborah

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