Karen Rotabi

Karen S. Rotabi is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds dual master's degrees in Social Work and Public Health, along with a PhD in Social Work from UNC. Her research examines global child protection systems with particular emphasis on ethical dilemmas in intercountry adoption and alternative care models.

Rotabi's scholarly work addresses:

• Human rights dimensions of international adoption
• Child protection in conflict zones
• Cross-cultural social work education
• Policy frameworks for vulnerable children

Her publications frequently analyze historical and contemporary cases of child displacement, with recent focus on Ukraine and Guatemala. She has developed social work programs in Somalia, South Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates.