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Dana Holcomb is an Associate Professor and Director of Field at the Social Work Department within Ferris State University's College of Arts, Sciences and Education. She holds a DSW from the University of St. Thomas, an MSW (Clinical Concentration) from Michigan State University, and a BSW from Madonna University.
- Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), University of St. Thomas
- Clinical Social Work (MSW), Michigan State University
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Madonna University
Dr. Holcomb specializes in children and family social work, with extensive experience in child welfare, substance use disorders, mental health interventions, and trauma support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Her research focuses on formal mentorship in higher education, equity in practicum education, and systemic challenges in field director roles.
- Transformative trauma-informed supervision frameworks
- Covid-19 impacts on social work education
- Anti-racist pedagogical practices
- Equity and inclusivity in field placements
- Secondary traumatic stress mitigation
- Structural barriers in faculty mentorship
Dr. Holcomb has published extensively on mentorship frameworks and pandemic-related challenges in social work education, presenting at national conferences including the Council on Social Work Education and Lilly Conference series.
She serves as a MSW capstone mentor and teaches child welfare courses, internship orientation, and contributes to anti-racist educational practices.
