Nancy Zachar Fett

Nancy Zachar Fett serves as Professor of Social Work at Loras College with over twenty-eight years of faculty experience, currently acting as Field Director for the social work program. Her professional focus centers on practical community interventions addressing poverty and social justice issues in the Dubuque region.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Loras College (1990)
• Master of Social Work from Jane Addams School of Social Work at University of Illinois-Chicago (1993)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) certification from State of Iowa (1997)

Professor Fett's research and practice expertise spans poverty alleviation systems, family violence prevention frameworks, and refugee resettlement protocols. Her field experience includes macro-level supervision of twelve "I Have a Dream" program sites across Chicagoland and leadership of one of America's earliest AmeriCorps initiatives, demonstrating deep commitment to community-based social work applications.

As Field Director for twenty-five years, she oversees comprehensive student field placements while teaching specialized courses including Working Poor, Family Violence, and Working with Refugees. No scientific awards or research grants were documented in available materials.