Todd Sage

Todd Sage is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo's School of Social Work, focusing on Motivational Interviewing (MI) with populations like child welfare families, substance users, and veterans. His work integrates trauma and adverse childhood experiences into engagement strategies.

• PhD in Teaching and Learning, University of North Dakota (2019)
• MSW in Social Work, Portland State University (2008)
• BASW in Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino (2005)

Research interests include MI applications in child welfare, trauma-informed practices, addiction treatment, veteran services, and instructional design for distance education. He investigates technology's role in enhancing educational and professional engagement.

Recent publications highlight technology integration in social work education (e.g., podcasting, ICT assessments) and MI's role in child welfare. Earlier work explores social media's impact on professional practice and policy.

• Member of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
• Certified in child welfare forensic interviewing and Duluth Model domestic violence treatment
• License as addiction counselor and social worker
• National conference presenter on educational technology

Previously served as project coordinator for a National Child Welfare Workforce Initiative grant at the University of North Dakota, targeting rural child welfare improvements. Military service includes Fort Bragg and Kosovo deployment.