Stephanie L Carnes, Ph.D., LCSW, LLM
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Stephanie Carnes, Ph.D., LCSW, LL.M, is a bilingual clinician, advocate and researcher with extensive experience serving Central American immigrant youth. Her research focuses on the lived experiences of Central American immigrant youth in public schools, specifically how dynamics such as xenophobia and nativism impact processes of bicultural identity development. In a consulting capacity, Dr. Carnes partners with school districts and community organizations that seek to better understand the immigrant populations they serve.
Dr. Carnes brings an anti-oppressive, social justice-oriented lens to the courses she teaches. In addition to a doctorate in social welfare and an MSW degree, she also holds an LL.M Masters of International Human Rights Law. She is actively involved in the National School Social Workers Association of America (SSWAA) and the New York State School Social Workers Association (NYSSSWA). She speaks fluent Spanish.
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D. in Social Welfare, University at Albany
- MSW in Social Work, Fordham University
- LL.M Masters of Human Rights Law, Brussels School of International Studies, University of Kent
Research Interests & Grants
- Identity development, integration, and belonging in Central American immigrant youth
- Culturally responsive education and school social work
- Burnout and collective self-care for school social workers