Personal profile

Research interests

Adolescent and youth development
Grand Challenges for Social Work
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Goals
South-South Cooperation

Personal profile

 

I am an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU), the University of Texas System. In addition to my teaching and faculty roles, I am a member of the Council on Field Education under the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Before joining SFASU, I accumulated over 15 years of experience with a range of research, development, and service organizations, including the United Nations Headquarters in New York, UNDP Bangladesh, BRAC International, and the Population Council. My academic background includes a PhD in Social Work from Indiana University, a Master’s in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University, and both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work, as well as a Diploma and a Master’s in Population Sciences from the University of Dhaka.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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