معرفی
Lori Gardinier is the Director and Teaching Professor of Human Services at Northeastern University, and a Senior Research Associate at the Kitty & Michael Dukakis Center for Urban & Regional Policy. She specializes in antipoverty/social justice work, experiential education, and global nonprofit partnerships. Her research focuses on social movements, sexual violence, and best practices in experiential education.
Education:
- PhD in Law and Public Policy, Northeastern University
- MSW in Macro Social Work, Boston University
Research & Practice: Dr. Gardinier develops service-learning programs for nonprofits in Boston and globally (Benin, Costa Rica, India, Mexico). She collaborates with communities to address organizational challenges and advocates for social change through education and urban policy. Her work intersects anti-racism, urbanization, conflict resolution, health equity, and NGO effectiveness.
Affiliations: She is affiliated with the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Dukakis Center for Urban & Regional Policy, and Social Impact Lab. Courses include 'Social Change and Human Services,' emphasizing ethical frameworks and systemic inequality.
