Sarah Herrera

Sarah Herrera is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of North Texas (UNT). She holds a BSW from UNT (2013), MSW from Texas Christian University (2015), and a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Arlington (2022). Her work focuses on clinical social work, particularly supporting trauma survivors and college student wellbeing.

Education:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), University of North Texas, 2013
• Master of Social Work (MSW), Texas Christian University, 2015
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), The University of Texas at Arlington, 2022

Research Interests: Herrera’s research prioritizes college student mental health, wellbeing among Latina/o/x communities, and innovations in social work education. She integrates clinical practice insights into academic settings to enhance student support systems.

Personal Interests: Beyond academia, Herrera enjoys traveling, exploring roadside attractions, swimming, and sharing movie nights with her spouse and cat.