Stephanie Gerlek

Stephanie Gerlek serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Behavioral Science department at Evangel University, teaching since 2005. Her courses include SWK 355: Introduction to Social Policy Analysis, SOCI/SWK 480: Methods of Research, SOCI/SWK 496: Guided Research in Social Work/Sociology, and SOCA 232: Community Interventions to Social Problems.

Her educational background features a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Evangel University (2004) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Roberts Wesleyan College (2005), with Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification since 2008. Professional experience spans multiple clinical settings: Social Worker at Pregnancy Care Center (2005-2009), Match Support Coordinator at Shapes Mentoring Program (2009-2011), Therapist at Compass Counseling Services (2011-2012), Mental Health Therapist at Ozarks Medical Center (2012-2015), and current Behavioral Health Consultant at Jordan Valley Community Health Center (2015-Present).

Her research interests focus on practical applications in Social Work, Mental Health, Community Interventions, and Social Policy Analysis, informed by direct field experience. As an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and its Missouri Chapter, she integrates professional standards into her teaching methodology. Personal engagement includes community-focused initiatives through her clinical work, with no documented scientific awards or publications.