Anderson S. Yoon, DSW’13
Vice President of Integrated and Value-Based Care, The Child Center of NY
Director, Yoon Behavioral Health Center
Appointed Member of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Substance Use Subcommittee by Mayor Bill de Blasio
“I enjoyed valuable learning experiences from extraordinary DSW faculty and incredible supports from my cohort classmates. I feel more confident in my clinical work with clients and in my social work knowledge and skills. Penn’s DSW program helped me achieve my aspirations for clinical excellence and professional advancement.”
Bianca Harper, DSW’12, LCSW
Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, School of Social Work
“I did not anticipate the tremendous impact the DSW program would have on my professional life. I was introduced to a wonderful network of colleagues, my clinical skills were enhanced, and I had the opportunity to teach. I quickly realized how much I enjoyed teaching and as a result I have pursued a career in academia.”
Paul Starling, DSW’11
Counselor at Elementary School in the West Chester Area School District
“The DSW cohort model created lasting relationships, many of which are still intact today. My dissertation research has motivated me to investigate the development of a nature counseling model involving passive experiences in nature for people struggling with life issues.”
Valerie Dorsey Allen, MSW, DSW
Director, African-American Resource Center, University of Pennsylvania
“With a husband, two children and a full-time job, I needed a program that would accommodate my lifestyle and respect the knowledge and experience that I bring.”
Heather Sheaffer, DSW’10, LCSW
Director of Patient and Family Services, Abramson Cancer Center, Penn Medicine
“After many years as a medical social worker and supervisor, the DSW allowed me to transition into a leadership role as an administrator to multiple professional disciplines in addition to social workers. The skills I learned are useful every day with my staff and colleagues and enhance my work with patients, families and health care providers.”
Brie Radis, DSW’18, LCSW, MSS, MLSP
Assistant Professor of Social Work, West Chester University
“Another unexpected benefit to the DSW program were my peers, who are not only my greatest supports as a new academic, but we also have collaborated on multiple articles, conferences, and research projects. We meet on a regular basis to encourage each other with challenging teaching and research situations.”
