معرفی
Marina Barnett is an Associate Professor and Assistant Provost for Civic Engagement at Widener University. She holds a DSW in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania (1995). Her roles include teaching policy and community organization across BSW, MSW, and PhD programs, while leading civic engagement initiatives. Her research focuses on advocacy, social justice, technology integration in education, and community development. Barnett has received notable awards including the 2024 NPSS Program Leadership Award and 2023 Legion of Honor Award for her pandemic-era community work.
Education:
- DSW in Social Work, University of Pennsylvania (1995)
Research Interests:
Barnett emphasizes bridging micro and macro social work practices through courses integrating technology, community partnerships, and strength-based approaches. She advocates for student leadership in addressing systemic inequities, emphasizing non-judgmental client engagement and community asset mapping.
Awards:
- Fitz Dixon Innovation in Teaching Award (2010)
- Project Pericles Periclean Faculty Leader (2010)
- Legion of Honor Award (2023)
- NPSS Program Leadership Award (2024)
Grants & Collaborations:
Barnett collaborates with community partners to design interventions and research protocols. Recent work includes presenting at the JED Foundation conference (2024) on holistic student-athlete support and leading civic engagement programs recognized nationally.
Labs/Teams:
Active in Widener’s Center for Social Work Education and serves as a leader in the National Partnership for Student Success coalition.
