معرفی
Dr. Michelle Asbill is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Asbury University. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2017) and multiple master's degrees including European Union Studies, Intercultural Studies, and Social Work. Her research focuses on human trafficking, criminal justice reform, hospital social work, and community development, with a regional emphasis on Eastern Europe. She has lived and worked in Bulgaria for 3.5 years, contributing to community development projects and conducting fieldwork on human trafficking dynamics.
Education Highlights:
- Ph.D. in Social Work – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2017)
- M.A. in European Union Studies – UIUC (2013)
- M.A. in European Social Policy – New Bulgarian University (2012)
- M.A. in Intercultural Studies – Wheaton College (2007)
- M.S.W. – University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005)
- B.S.W. – Azusa Pacific University (2004)
Research Focus: Combines qualitative methodologies with sociological theory to address systemic issues in human trafficking prevention, criminal justice reform, and transnational policy development. Her work often intersects with post-Soviet societal structures and community resilience strategies.
Professional Engagement: Active in academic-community partnerships, particularly in developing countries. Engages in policy analysis related to anti-trafficking frameworks and has presented findings at international conferences.
