San Francisco Bay Area
Dr. Sarah Taylor (she/they) has extensive experience in mental health, education, and disability justice through research, teaching, workforce development, and community and organizational practice. She has been serving as Chair of the Department of Social Work since Fall 2019. She has appreciated the opportunity to learn in this role and to be of service to colleagues and students. In their work as chair, they emphasize collaboration, transparency, and work-life balance for social work faculty, staff, and students. This is especially important in a profession where burnout is common and turnover negatively impacts clients. Social work is an applied discipline that promotes social justice and values human worth and dignity. Rooted in these values, Dr. Taylor's research is collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and participatory, and involves qualitative methods that capture diverse perspectives and experiences. Dr. Taylor earned their PhD in Social Welfare and MSW from UC Berkeley. Please see my faculty profile page at http://www.csueastbay.edu/directory/profiles/sw/taylorsarah.html for the most updated information, including research interests, publications, and presentations. Former students: Please note that I cannot provide endorsements via Linked In. If you would like to request a letter of recommendation for a specific professional opportunity, please email me. Thanks!