The faculty of the Department of Social Work are committed to the intellectual, pedagogical and social growth of all social work students who attend Bemidji State University.
Brenda Mack – Chair
Associate Professor
- Emailbrenda.mack@bemidjistate.edu
- Phone218‑755‑4050
Ashley Charwood
Associate Professor of Social Work
Ashley Charwood is an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department. She lives in Bemidji with her husband and 4 children, where they enjoy camping, roller blading, trivia, and hammocking. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and a descendant of people from…
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Rebecca Hoffman
Professor
Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman, DSW, LISW, is a Professor of Social Work at Bemidji State University (BSU) and serves as BSU’s Coordinator of Research, Experiential, and Applied Learning (REAL). Before joining the faculty at Bemidji State in 2014, she spent…
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Amanda Longie
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Amanda Longie is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and the Faculty Liaison for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Internships at Bemidji State University. Ms. Longie began her career in the United States Air Force where she served six…
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Emily Paine
Associate Professor
Susan Rickers
Professor
Sue is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in Social Work. She enjoys teaching a variety of courses at BSU and interacting with future social workers. Sue has a range of work experiences working with diverse populations and in a…
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