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

Brenda Mack – Chair
Associate Professor

Ashley Charwood

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 Hoffman is an Associate Professor in the Social Work Department at Bemidji State University. Prior to coming to Bemidji State University in 2014, she worked as a social work practitioner for nearly two decades. Her career centered on…

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Amanda Longie

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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Sue Rickers

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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