Jessie Pablo

Jessie Pablo is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), serving as the Field Director for the Bachelors in Social Work Online Program since 2015. She holds an LSW license in Indiana and is pursuing a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at the University of Kentucky, focusing on Administration & Leadership with a research emphasis on childhood trauma.

• Education:
• BSW: Indiana Wesleyan University, 2011
• MSW: Roberts Wesleyan College, 2012
• DSW (anticipated 2026): University of Kentucky

Her research and professional interests address mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), breaking generational cycles of trauma, and alleviating poverty to foster resilient communities. She integrates social work practice with community development principles, emphasizing holistic approaches to mental health and systemic challenges.

Outside academia, Professor Pablo is actively involved in her church and local community, prioritizing family time with her husband and three sons. She also enjoys international travel and outdoor activities.