Anna Ferris

Anna Ferris, MSW, LSW

  • Student, PhD in Social Welfare
  • Research Interests

    The intersection of social welfare and migration

    Welfare access for forced migrants and its impact on integration outcomes

    Refugee resettlement policy

    Anna is a third-year PhD student at the School of Social Policy and Practice. Her research focuses on the intersection of social welfare and migration, with a particular emphasis on welfare access for forced migrants and its impact on integration outcomes. In addition, Anna’s recent work has focused on the role of refugee and immigrant nonprofits in the area of formal volunteering and their role in providing direct services to marginalized migrant groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented immigrants. Prior to pursuing a PhD, Anna was a social worker for over five years.

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    2021-2022

    Advisor

    Dr. Ram Cnaan

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    PhD

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