Maria Vidal de Haymes

Maria Vidal de Haymes is a Professor at the School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago. She directs the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Accompaniment (CIRA) and the Migration Studies Sub-Specialization, while coordinating international social service exchanges across institutions in the US, Mexico, and global networks.

Educational Background:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Chicago (1987)
• PhD from Ohio State University (1991)

Research Interests span migration, poverty and inequality, child welfare, and social work education. Her work emphasizes cross-border collaboration and policy analysis.

Scientific Awards & Recognitions:

• 2016 PIE Award (Commission on Global Social Work Education)
• 2017 Loyola Faculty Member of the Year
• Catholic Charities 2017 Centennial Distinguished Board Member

She has served as co-editor of the Journal of Poverty and held advisory roles on boards including the Council on Social Work Education Minority Doctoral Fellowship Program.