Hiie Eichenbaum

Dr. Hiie Eichenbaum is a Professor of Social Work and Interim MSW Program Director at Roberts Wesleyan University's College of Health Sciences and Professions, where she has been a key research faculty member since 2009. She teaches core social work courses including Social Work Research, Human Behavior and Social Environment, and Environmental Social Work, and mentors students in independent research projects.

• Ph.D. in Social Work – Washington University
• MSW – Washington University
• BSW – Spring Arbor University

Dr. Eichenbaum's research focuses on environmental social work and positive youth development, integrating ecological perspectives into social work practice. She emphasizes the importance of research in enhancing practice effectiveness and has led cross-cultural learning experiences to Estonia, Jamaica, and South Korea to broaden students' global understanding of social work.

Her scholarly contributions include co-authored articles and presentations at national conferences, reflecting sustained engagement in research dissemination. She actively mentors students, particularly those interested in pursuing doctoral studies in social work.

• Presented at numerous national conferences
• Mentored student research projects
• Co-published scholarly articles

Dr. Eichenbaum is deeply committed to experiential and global learning, having led student trips abroad and incorporated cross-cultural experiences into the curriculum. She continues to shape the next generation of social workers through research-informed teaching and mentorship.