Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Dr. Lia Nower, who directs the Center for Gambling Studies. Dr. Nower is also a Distinguished Professor and serves as Associate Dean for Research for the school. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work.

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Dr. Lia Nower, who directs the Center for Gambling Studies. Dr. Nower is also a Distinguished Professor and serves as Associate Dean for Research for the school. A clinician and attorney, she specializes in gambling disorder and related harm and co-directs the Rutgers Addiction Counselor Training Certificate (ACT) Program, which provides training toward licensure in drug and alcohol counselors. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do no represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University. To learn more about the Center for Gambling Studies visit: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-gambling-studies

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Allison Zippay, professor at Rutgers School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Leadership Management. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work.

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Allison Zippay, professor at Rutgers School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Leadership Management. Dr. Zippay’s research areas encompass community planning and community practice, and the ways in which place and social connections affect life prospects, including economic opportunity and social service utilization, for various subgroups of the poor. With Dr. Zippay leading the work as Director, The Center for Leadership and Management seeks to bridge the discipline of social work with the fields of leadership and management from both academic and practice perspectives. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do no represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University. Learn more about the Center for Leadership and Management at https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-leadership-management

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Director of the Institute for Families, or IFF, at Rutgers School of Social Work. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work.

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Theresa McCutcheon, Director of the Institute for Families, or IFF, at Rutgers School of Social Work. As Managing Director of the Institute for Families, Theresa McCutcheon leads a team of more than 80 professionals delivering a $19M portfolio of training, technical assistance and applied research projects advancing the human service and child welfare workforce. The Institute for Families advances the professional practice and knowledge base of individuals and organizations creating brighter futures for children, youth, and their caregivers. IFF provides training, technical assistance, and applied research and evaluation services. They move this important body of work forward through collaboration with public agencies, community-based organizations, national thought leaders, expert professionals and educators, and persons with lived experiences. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do no represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University. Learn more about the Institute for Families: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/institute-families

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Chiara Sabina, associate professor at Rutgers School of Social Work, Chancellor’s Scholar for Inclusive Excellence in Interpersonal Violence Research, and Associate Director of the Center for Research on Ending Violence. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work.

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Chiara Sabina, associate professor at Rutgers School of Social Work, Chancellor’s Scholar for Inclusive Excellence in Interpersonal Violence Research, and Associate Director of the Center for Research on Ending Violence. Dr. Sabina’s research centers on interpersonal victimization, especially intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and dating violence among Latine community members. Founded in 2007 at the Rutgers School of Social Work, the Center for Research on Ending Violence, or REV, strives to eliminate all forms of violence and the power imbalances that permit them. REV accomplishes their mission through a collaborative approach that focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and community engagement. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics that may be activating or sensitive for listeners. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work. Learn more about the Center for Research on Ending: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-research-ending-violence

Join Toward a More Just Future Season 4 host, Samantha Michaele for a rapid-fire interview with Josue Hidalgo, Project Coordinator at Rutgers School of Social Work Center for Prevention Science. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics around mental health, gender expression and identity, and stressors associated with systemic discrimination. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work. Learn more about the Center for Prevention Science: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-prevention-science

Today, our host, Samantha Michaele, is speaking with Josue Hidalgo, Project Coordinator at Rutgers School of Social Work. Josue has a B.A. in Psychology from Pillar College and an M.S.W. in Management and Policy from Rutgers University. Throughout his career, Josue has worked in different social work settings including domestic violence advocacy, immigrant rights advocacy, public library system and the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. As a Project Coordinator within the Rutgers School of Social Work Center for Prevention Science, Josue dedicates most of his time to the Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center focused on providing technical assistance to New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Episode Disclaimer: This episode was recorded close to a year ago. It is important to recognize that some items and ideas may have shifted with the passage of time. The conversation is a representation of the time it was recorded. Conversation includes topics that may be activating or sensitive for listeners. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Rutgers University or Rutgers School of Social Work. Learn more about the Center for Prevention Science: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-prevention-science