Suzanne Pritzker

Suzanne Pritzker is a Professor at the University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work. Her work focuses on youth civic engagement, political social work, and policy advocacy. She leads the Political Social Work Specialization and directs the Austin Legislative Internship Program, placing students in the Texas legislature.

Education:

• BA in History, University of Virginia (1996)
• MEd in Social Foundations of Education, University of Virginia (1997)
• MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University (2003)
• PhD, Washington University in St. Louis (2009)

Dr. Pritzker’s research examines interventions like Photovoice and service-learning to increase youth empowerment and civic participation. She emphasizes ethical advocacy in social work education and co-authored the forthcoming book Political Social Work: Using Power to Create Social Change.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Individual in Academia (2018)
• Social Work Day on the Hill Award (Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy)
• Coalition Scholar (National Coalition for Policy Education and Practice in Social Work, 2016)
• Rising Star Class (Houston Area League of Women Voters, 2014-15)
• Outstanding Faculty Award (2014)
• 10 Dedicated and Deserving Social Workers (Social Work Today, 2013)
• Emerging Scholar in K-12 Service-Learning Research (2007, 2009)