Rebecca Wade-Rancourt

Rebecca Wade-Rancourt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU). She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) from WCSU and a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Fordham University. Prior to joining WCSU in 2013, she accumulated 15 years of professional experience in clinical social work, focusing on mental health services for children and families across residential, outpatient, and in-home settings. Her career includes both direct clinical service and administrative leadership roles, such as executive director of a child abuse prevention agency and founder of a private psychotherapy practice.

Her research and professional interests emphasize clinical social work practice, child and family welfare systems, and the intersection of mental health with systemic social work interventions. While no specific publications are listed, her professional trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in vulnerable populations. She contributes to the academic mission through teaching and mentorship in the Social Work program at WCSU.