Peter Sobota

Peter Sobota is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo's School of Social Work, located in Amherst, NY. He holds an MSW from University at Buffalo (1985) and a BA in Communication (1982). His research focuses on interventions, addiction treatments, and social work practices in non-traditional settings. He emphasizes contextual factors in social work, advocating for systemic change alongside service provision.

Teaching highlights include online seminars on human rights and trauma, and courses integrating Motivational Interviewing techniques. He prioritizes student development in assessment skills and system-level problem-solving.