DSW Student Profiles

Rachel Dietrich is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia, Colorado, and Virginia. She currently serves as the Embedded Clinician at the American University Washington College of Law, where she provides consultation, short-term individual therapy, and group therapy for law students. Rachel has several years of experience as an individual and group therapist in a variety of outpatient treatment settings including private clinics, community clinics, and college health centers.

Shannon Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas. After studying abroad, Shannon returned home to New Jersey and completed a B.A in Psychology and a B.S.W at Kean University. She then went on to earn her M.S.W at Fordham University. Shannon has worked with mental health and co-occurring populations since graduating. When she is not working with clients or supervisees, Shannon enjoys going to concerts, spending time with her dogs and walking on the boardwalk with her partner, Sean.

Lauren Redding, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C, is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and New York. She is the owner of Daylight Counseling Services, a private practice where she supports women and birthing people through perinatal grief and trauma. She practices from a feminist theoretical orientation and primarily utilizes EMDR in her clinical work with clients.

Kaleena Rogers is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in New Jersey with a B.A. in Social Work from the Rutgers School of Arts & Sciences Newark Department of Social Work and an MSW from the Rutgers School of Social Work, specializing in mental health. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Practicum Education at the Rutgers School of Arts & Sciences Newark Department of Social Work, where she expertly bridges social work theory with practical application for students.

Nyla Rock-Vanloo, LCSW is a trauma-informed psychotherapist and Organizational Development leader working within the New York non-profit sector and in private practice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Agnes Scott College and a Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College of CUNY. 

Nicole Terry is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey. She received her MSW from Seton Hall University. Her clinical experience encompasses both inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care. Nicole’s experience spans from engaging with populations from clients struggling with addictions to high-risk acuity. Presently she divides her time between outpatient private practice as well as a partial hospital health care system.

Alexandra Vineque is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of New Jersey. She has a Bachelor's in Social Work from Rutgers University and a Master's in Social Work with a clinical concentration from Fordham University. Alexandra currently works as an Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Counselor at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences. In this capacity, Alexandra provides personal, career, and financial advice to EOF students from financially and educationally disadvantaged communities.

Erin is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with minors in History and Elementary Education from West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania and a Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Policy and Management from Rutgers University. Erin currently works as a Senior Program Coordinator for the College Support Program (CSP) at the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services supporting Rutgers students with autism.

Marla Blunt-Carter is a political social worker, educator, and policy strategist with over two decades of experience advancing social change through political engagement, public policy, and academic leadership. As an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at the Rutgers School of Social Work, she has spent more than ten years teaching and mentoring future social workers in areas such as community organizing, social justice, racial equity, and political advocacy.

Elizabeth Choe is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey who was born and raised in Queens, New York. She completed both her bachelor's and master's degrees at New York University. Elizabeth has worked in higher education for 20 years and is passionate about the intersection of student success and mental health.

Elise is a licensed social worker in New Jersey with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University, a Master's Degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership from Seton Hall, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers University.

Tiffany Cortese Burke is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California. She received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Theater from Rutgers University and her Master's in Social Work with a specialization in Integrative Youth Behavioral Health from New York University (NYU).

Ana Gomez is a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania and the Director of Programs at Safe Monroe (formerly Women’s Resources of Monroe County), a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Quenise Harrison, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in trauma-informed care for children, families, and adults.

I am a dedicated professional with credentials as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). With a rich history of working with individuals across all age groups, from young children to older adults. 

Brittany is an LCSW and LCADC in the state of NJ. She began her career working with people involved in the criminal justice system as a counselor in a substance use IOP. Once she accumulated her clinical hours, she began working in mental health private practice and eventually opened her own business named Middle Path Psychotherapy. 

Mariela Nohely Ramos is a Licensed Social Worker and certified school social worker based in New Jersey, as well as a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Spanish. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Psychology from Rutgers University in New Jersey, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Jennifer Sorensen is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor in New Jersey. She works as a training and consultation specialist for the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's Addiction Psychiatry Division

Baylee Swank is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio who earned her Master of Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in 2022, along with a graduate certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice