Jessica Willard
Derek Wilson
Nolan Winters
Travis Hales
About Travis
- Pronouns: he/him/his
- Graduate Program(s) of Instruction: Master of Social Work (MSW)
Q&A with Travis
What is your background/industry experience and research focus?
My background is in social work, and my research focuses on developing trauma-informed organizations and systemic approaches to overdose prevention and response.
What’s your favorite thing about being a faculty member of your graduate program?
My favorite thing about being a faculty member of my graduate program is working one-on-one with students who have an interest in research, evaluation, and macro social work practice.
How does your graduate program(s) of instruction establish important connections to industry professionals?
At the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work, we have well over 200 active affiliation agreements to provide experiential training to students in a range of public and private settings. We maintain relationships with thousands of alumni who practice in Charlotte and throughout the U.S.
What kinds of experiences can soon-to-be graduate students expect to participate in?
Students who obtain their Master of Social Work degree go on to pursue clinical licensure to engage, assess, and intervene with individuals, families, and groups, as well as macro opportunities around advocacy, preventive services, policy, administration, research, and evaluation.