Tangela C. Sawyerr

Assistant Professor of Teaching and Assistant Director of Student Affairs

DSW, MSW: Rutgers University School of Social Work; M.A. (Criminal Justice): Rutgers University-Camden

Email

tangela@ssw.rutgers.edu

Area Of Expertise Dr. Sawyerr's research explores the multidimensional aspects of death and non-death losses and how social intersection impacts attitudes, beliefs, and grieving processes for individuals.

Role

Faculty

Bio

Tangela C. Sawyerr is the Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Assistant Professor of Teaching. Dr. Sawyerr brings over twenty years of professional experience in addiction services, homelessness, and child protective services. Her scholarship focuses on intersectional approaches that advance grief equity and social justice within bereavement.

Classes Taught

Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups
Social Work with Loss across the Life Span
Diversity and Oppression
Intro to Social Work and Social Justice