Sandra Chase

Sandra Chase, MSW, is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles, and an Academic Advisor for Columbia University’s School of Social Work online program. With over 40 years of experience in child welfare, mental health, and cultural responsiveness, she co-chairs the National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s (NCTSN) Culture Consortium and leads the Race and Trauma subcommittee. She actively trains clinicians, social workers, and educators on trauma, cultural humility, systemic inequities, and anti-racism initiatives.

• Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work (Arizona State University)

Her research and practice focus on integrating cultural humility into service delivery, addressing racial disparities, implicit bias, and trauma impacts (e.g., ACEs, domestic violence) across mental health, education, and child welfare systems. She collaborates with community-based organizations nationally to advance these goals.

Ms. Chase previously held leadership roles at Children’s Institute Inc. (24 years) and Arizona Department of Economic Security (14 years), where she directed social work internships, foster care programs, and child abuse investigations. She is certified in multiple training models and has received academic and community awards, though specific names are not listed.