Sophia Sarantakos

Dr. Sophia Sarantakos is Assistant Professor at University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work, where her work centers prison-industrial complex (PIC) abolition through collective care models. Holding a PhD from University of Chicago (2020) and MSW from Tulane (2006), she co-founded the Abolitionist Social Change Collective (ASCC).

Her research examines mutual aid networks, anti-carceral frameworks, and liberatory social work practice. Recent publications analyze COVID-19 mutual aid movements and professional responses to structural violence.

Professional Background

• Developed Louisiana's first jail diversion program
• 10 years clinical social work experience
• Creator of 'Introduction to PIC Abolition' MSW curriculum