Robin Russel

Robin Russel is Professor of Social Work at the University of Maine School of Social Work. She holds a J.D. from Temple University School of Law and Ph.D. from Jane Addams School of Social Work, University of Illinois. Her teaching focuses on foundation practice, social welfare policy, research methods, child welfare, family violence, and spirituality in social work.

Her research examines multidisciplinary collaboration in child maltreatment and family violence cases, with recent focus on integrating spirituality into social work practice and education. She also researches the interface of law and social work education. Professor Russel oversees the School's Guardian Ad Litem Project and child welfare initiatives.

Professor Russel serves on the national board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers and the National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work. She began her career as a legal services attorney specializing in juvenile and family law.