Yvonne Ruiz

Yvonne Ruiz is Professor and Chair of Social Work at Salem State University, specializing in Latinx communities and immigrant families. As President of NASW Massachusetts, she develops cultural responsiveness frameworks and teaches courses on lifespan social work practice. Her scholarship addresses institutional racism and educational equity.

Leadership: President of National Association of Social Workers (MA Chapter), Secretary-Treasurer of Council of Chapter Presidents.

Clinical Focus: 20+ years serving Latinx populations in mental health settings.