Serenity Bowen

Serenity Bowen is a Lecturer at Cal Poly Humboldt, affiliated with the following departments:

• Department of Social Work
• Department of Native American Studies

In addition to her academic role, she serves as a Clinical Therapist in private practice. With over 30 years of experience in social work, her work emphasizes direct clinical practice, advocacy, and community healing.

Education: She holds a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley.

Her research interests and professional work focus on clinical practice with Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities, children and family services, and trauma-informed care. Key areas of expertise include:

• Mental health and counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Advocacy and education
• School-based counseling
• Family mediation
• Harm reduction services
• Street outreach

She is dedicated to supporting at-risk youth affected by trauma and abuse, promoting cultural healing through social justice initiatives.

While there are no documented advisees or grants listed in her profile, Serenity’s contributions include:

• Experience across county and non-profit agencies in Humboldt County and the San Francisco Bay Area
• Active involvement in community-based interventions and advocacy

No scientific awards are listed in her profile. Her office is located at the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, room 514, and can be reached via email at sb66@humboldt.edu.