Renee R. Space

Renee R. Space is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Georgian Court University's Hackensack Meridian School of Nursing and Wellness. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from Capella University and has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including leadership roles with vulnerable populations such as youth, families, and those experiencing housing insecurity and mental health challenges. Her work emphasizes geriatric healthcare, LGBTQ+ cultural humility, and caregiver well-being.

• Education: DSW (Capella U), MSW (Temple U), BS in Corrections (York College)
• Certifications: Online Teaching, Palliative Care, Family Therapy, Case Management

Research focuses on integrating LGBTQ+ cultural competence into geriatric care and improving hospice/end-of-life services. She contributed to the CSWE & AGESW Gerontology Curricular Guide (2017) and testified before Florida state committees on hospice service policies in 2005.

Professional roles include BSW Program Director and Field Coordinator at Georgian Court, adjunct faculty at multiple institutions (e.g., Stockton U, Rutgers), and leadership in direct-service social work.