Pier Cicerelle

Dr. Pier Cicerelle is an Assistant Professor at the College of Education and Social Work, West Chester University, specializing in the Master of Social Work program. With a foundation in cultural anthropology and 15 years of experience in emergency rooms and trauma ICUs, they focus on anti-oppressive and anti-capitalist social work practices, integrating intersectionality, harm reduction, and community care frameworks.

• Degrees:
  • BA Anthropology, Penn State University
  • MSW, West Chester University
  • DSW, University of Pennsylvania

Their research examines the intersection of trauma-informed care and preventative healthcare adherence through community-level ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). They are actively engaged in analyzing the impact of educational gag orders and anti-CRT legislation on social work pedagogy, alongside advocating for LGBTQ+ healthcare inclusivity and representation within social justice frameworks.