Mari Ann Graham

Mari Ann Graham is an Associate Professor and former MSW Program Director at St. Catherine University since 2019. She holds a PhD in Social Welfare (Case Western Reserve University, 1999), MSW (University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1983), and BSW (University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1979). Her career spans over 35 years in academia, including 25 years at the joint University of St. Thomas program. She specializes in integrating ethics, diversity, spirituality, and applied research into social work education.

Education:

• PhD in Social Welfare, Case Western Reserve University, 1999
• MSW, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1983
• BSW, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1979

Research Interests: Graham focuses on ethical practice, diversity/inclusion pedagogy, spirituality in social work, and integrative teaching methods. She emphasizes practical application through workshops, literature-based learning, and visual media. Her work includes developing ethical frameworks for addressing systemic biases and fostering inclusive educational environments.

Publications: Her scholarship bridges theory and practice, with recent works addressing ethical inclusion, race dialogues, and innovative research methods. Earlier contributions include foundational texts on teaching social work through group dynamics and spirituality integration.

Awards/Grants: None explicitly mentioned in text.

Labs/Teams: Co-developed the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program at the joint University of St. Thomas program and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations like the Arbinger Institute’s spirituality work.