UNC School of Social Work

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Allison Zoller

Allison Zoller joined the School of Social Work in March 2024 as an executive assistant for the advancement and communications teams. Before joining the School, Zoller was the project manager for the UNC Autism Research Center from 2017-2024. Zoller was the co-founder and executive director of Persever8, a nonprofit organization that provides life-skills education and technology training for adults with high-functioning Autism.

Events

Oct25

Friday 9:00 am

Possibilites as Plots: Reconstructing and Redefining Reality through Narrative Therapy w/ Mauricio Yabar, Ph.D., MSW, M.Ed.

Catch up on SSW news

June 21, 2024
Master of Social Work June student spotlights
To celebrate members of our community and their unique stories, we're spotlighting students to learn more about their current job title, why they chose UNC and more. Read More
June 21, 2024
Statewide social work coalition established to combat challenges facing system
An emerging draft charter, the Social Work Coalition on NC Workforce Development, has been established with the mission to diversify and expand the mental and behavioral health and child welfare workforce to not only tackle staffing shortages, but also develop more social work education programs and take part in legislative advocacy to bolster the social work system. Read More

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Staff and faculty celebrated for their years of service to state

The School of Social Work is proud to recognize a number of faculty and staff members who have dedicated years of service to both the School and the state. We highlighted a list of staff and faculty members whose talent and service have helped bring the School continued success.

First-year doctoral student Ally Waters receives research grant for proposal

School of Social Work first-year doctoral student Ally Waters was recently awarded the Graduate Certificate in Participatory Research 2024 Seed Grant Award. Her proposal was titled, “Using Participatory Research Methods to Identify Assets and Opportunities for Diversion and Reentry Services in Rural North Carolina.”