Sherry Warren is a licensed clinical social worker and educator whose work centers on anti-oppressive practice, human diversity and spiritual inclusion. She has taught master鈥檚-level courses in human behavior, policy analysis, research, spirituality and aging at Clark University and the University of Wisconsin鈥揋reen Bay. Her research spans three continents and includes work with refugees and Indigenous populations in Croatia and Guatemala, as well as publications on mindful mental health practices.
Warren brings deep community experience to her teaching and practice, having worked with Native Americans, Latin American communities, survivors of sexual assault and individuals navigating issues of sexuality. She facilitates trainings on white supremacy culture, human diversity, organizational inclusivity, mindfulness and managing workplace conflict. She is also a certified trainer in the "Our Whole Lives" comprehensive human sexuality curriculum.
Her clinical focus is on working with adults, especially in the context of international social work, spiritual diversity and systems of oppression. She has consulted with organizations across the U.S. to assess and strengthen programming for justice-focused accessibility and equity.
Why I Teach
I knew early in my doctoral education that I wanted to teach. Facilitating students' connections of their own experiences to social work values to find wisdom in their reflections is pure joy for me. To help students learn more about the world, social problems and individual implications of those problems is satisfying and life-changing work that I love.
Why I Chose This Profession
I stumbled into social work and fell in love with the idea of helping people garner skills and get resources to live lives they value. The multifaceted approach at micro, mezzo and macro levels speaks to my desire to offer tangible support while also addressing the inequities in systems that perpetuate individual problems and social injustices.