Joan Beder

Expert in clinical social work with focus on community mental health and family therapy.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Clinical Practice, Military Social Work Practice, Palliative Care
FACULTY ROLE/TYPE Full-time Faculty
PROGRAM Interprofessional Aging & Palliative Care Certificate, Master of Social Work (MSW)
EDUCATION Ph.D., Social Work, Columbia University
M.S.W., Yeshiva University
B.A., Psychology, New York University
HONORS AND AWARDS Excellence in Teaching Award, 2023
Distinguished Service Award, 2021
Outstanding Research Contribution, 2019

A dedicated educator with extensive experience in clinical practice and academic research. Their work focuses on advancing social work education and developing innovative approaches to community mental health services. With over two decades of experience in the field, they have contributed significantly to both academic scholarship and practical applications in social work.