Cali-Ryan Collin

Cali-Ryan Collin is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Human Services Program at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of clinical experience, her work focuses on substance use, healthcare simulation, and interprofessional collaboration to address health inequities.

Education:

• PhD in Health Professions Education, Simmons University

Research & Practice: Collin advocates for patient-centered care models and systemic solutions to reduce health disparities. Her clinical background informs her teaching, emphasizing experiential learning and cross-cultural counseling skills. She contributes to Northeastern’s commitment to social impact through courses like HUSV 2300 (Counseling in Human Services), which integrates systemic group exercises and therapeutic interviewing techniques.

Professional Network: Collaborates with colleagues such as Lori Gardinier (Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy) and Emily Mann, advancing interdisciplinary approaches to human services education and policy.