Jacqueline R. Anderson

Jacqueline R. Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University, where she teaches Field Seminar I (SWK 353), Field Seminar II (SWK 354), and Social Work Advocacy (SWK 314). Her office is located in Room LWH 3074 with office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m., and she can be contacted at (773) 442-4767 or j-anderson10@neiu.edu.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Social Work, Loyola University of Chicago, 2009
• M.S.W., Loyola School of Social Work, 1998
• B.A. in Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1990

Dr. Anderson's research centers on trauma and homelessness with explicit focus on women's experiences, intersecting with mental health, feminist therapy, and clinical supervision. Her work demonstrates consistent emphasis on trauma-informed services, motivational interviewing, and gender-responsive approaches in social service settings, particularly through her extensive presentations for organizations serving homeless populations.

Prior to academia, she served as Director of Clinical Services at Deborah's Place (2000-2010), where she developed clinical programs for homeless women. Her professional activities include frequent presentations on ethical practice, harm reduction, and leadership training for agencies including Heartland Alliance, Casa Central, and Franciscan Outreach Ministries between 2003-2013.