June Paul

June Paul is an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department at Skidmore College, specializing in social justice and equity in human services systems. With over 17 years of professional experience in direct service, policy advising, and administration within U.S. public child welfare and education sectors, her research critically examines structural discrimination in child welfare, juvenile justice, and social service settings.

• Focuses on equitable care for LGBTQ+ youth and families
• Teaches required course SW 338: Social Policy and Social Justice
• Collaborates with National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NYS)

In her research, June Paul investigates systemic inequities in social services through the lenses of intersectionality, analyzing how ability, age, class, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexuality impact policy development and implementation. She emphasizes community-based advocacy and policy reform strategies.

Her civic engagement initiatives involve students in real-world policy advocacy projects, requiring them to develop proposals for social justice reforms and present these to stakeholders at federal, state, and local levels. The projects focus on translating classroom learning into practical applications through partnerships with NASW-NYS.