Assistant Professor, Director, Human Services Program
St. John's University
Joan S. Tropnas, Associate Professor and Director of the Human Services Program in the College of Professional Studies at St. John’s University, holds a M.S.W. and Ph.D. from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and a M.P.A from New York University. Named a Vincentian Research Fellow in 2008, Dr. Tropnas’ research interests are in the area of medical and mental health disparities among minorities, women, and children. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Tropnas is an expert on Women at the Holy See Mission to the United Nations. Her professional career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (New York State) has included working in medical and mental health organizations, child welfare agencies, and in research.
"As a new Fellow, I look forward to learning from the sharing of information, and research and teaching activities of my colleagues. I will integrate this experience into the courses I teach broadening my students' education, while expanding my own research horizons."
Catholic universities will be particularly attentive to the poorest and to those who suffer economic, social, cultural or religious injustice. This responsibility begins within the academic community but it also finds application beyond it.
Pope John Paul II, Ex Corde Ecclesiae (40)
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