Stacia L. Hoeksema

Stacia L. Hoeksema is an Assistant Professor and Director of the BSW Program at Calvin College. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Calvin College and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of South Florida. Licensed as an LMSW in Michigan, her practice experience spans children/families, hospice, emergency room settings, and interdisciplinary medical teams. She actively facilitates anti-racism training in the community and teaches at the Calvin Prison Initiative (Handlon Campus).

Research & Teaching Interests: Hoeksema focuses on interprofessional education, death/dying studies, grief/loss dynamics, adoption-related trauma, urban Christian community development, and anti-racism. She teaches courses like Global Issues, Practice with Individuals/Groups/Families, The Helping Interview, and Social Work Practicum.

Awards: Recognized as 'Professor of the Year' by the Calvin Class of 2024.

Professional Engagement: Leads the BSW program, integrates prison education through the Calvin Prison Initiative, and promotes social justice through anti-racism initiatives. Her work bridges clinical practice with community development, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and trauma-informed care.