DSW Student Profiles

Margarita Baldeo, LCSW is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapeutic services in English and Spanish. Margarita graduated from Rutgers University, Livingston campus, in 2005 with a B.A. in Social Work. She continued her education at Rutgers University’s School of Social Work in New Brunswick, NJ. By acquiring a DSW, Margarita hopes to further her knowledge and contribution to the field of clinical social work. Margarita is excited about joining the DSW class of 2026.

Jeremy Brinsdon, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey. He completed his MSW at Hunter College, where his education centered on clinical practice with a focus on health and mental health. He has attended post-graduate studies at New York University, with certifications in Clinical Approaches to the Addictions, Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice.

Kristin Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Kristin received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Pennsylvania in 2000, and received her Masters in Social Welfare (MSW) from the University of California at Berkeley in 2004. Kristin started as a Readjustment Counselor at the Ventnor Vet Center in August 2010 and was promoted to Director in August 2015.

Katherine Epps, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. She earned her Master's of Social Work from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

AJ Fresco (they/them) is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. They earned Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and English Literature at Binghamton University, and they are a graduate of the Rutgers - New Brunswick MSW program, where they completed the certificate program in Child and Adolescent Well-Being, and an Area of Emphasis in Gender and Sexuality. AJ is a certified school social worker, and a former high school teacher.

Kayla Hanley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Psychology, with minors in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Saint Peter’s University and her Master of Social Work from Fordham University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. 

Bing Ji is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and New York. She earned her MSW from Fordham University. Bing started her career as a program coordinator and a psychotherapist, then carried different roles, exploring multiple aspects supporting aging in place. Currently, Bing is a senior director at a community-based organization in Lower Manhattan in New York City, overseeing the agency’s aging portfolio.

Jillian Kane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in gender studies from Mount Holyoke College and obtained her Master of Social Work from Fordham University. She has also received training in dialectical behavior therapy through Behavioral Tech.

Victoria Miller-Butcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and currently works at Rutgers University as an Assistant Dean of Students. In this role, Victoria works with students, faculty, and campus partners to support students in addressing numerous psychosocial barriers that impacts students’ academic and personal success.

Patricia Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree as a double major in Psychology & Family Science from the University of Maryland in College Park. Patricia then earned her Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families from Rutgers University.

Dai Phan is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers College and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work. She has worked in the mental health and co-occurring field for over twenty years in various contexts such as victim services, partial care, assertive community treatment, outpatient services and quality improvement.

Simaza Sadek, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers) is a licensed social worker in New Jersey. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women’s & Gender Studies with a minor in Social Justice from William Paterson University and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University.

Kelly Ann Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Applied Psychology from NYU Steinhardt School and earned two Masters Degrees from Monmouth University, one in Social Work and one in Public Policy.

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.

Angela Konin is a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker who received her MSW from Rutgers University in 2022. She works as an associate clinician and ASD evaluator at the Princeton Center for MindBody Healing, where she also completed her advanced-level field practicum. Angela’s first Master’s degree is in Museum Education and she has significant experience working with people of all ages as an educator in museums and other non-school settings.

Brittany Rahn is a dual-licensed clinician in the state of New Jersey, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She began her career in the field of non-profit substance abuse, working with marginalized populations involved in the criminal justice system. She gained extensive experience in facilitating groups while working towards fulfilling her clinical hours.

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.

Asia Bash, LCSW, is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in the social work field since 2010 and four years of focused experience providing clinical counseling. Her work has centered on supporting individuals affected by HIV, substance use, and PTSD, offering compassionate and culturally responsive care.

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. 

Brian Kaye is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a licensed Social Worker in New Jersey.

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

Caroline Waters was born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico and moved with her family to the United States at the age of 4.