Wendy Becker

Building 9 (SSW) 121 (401) 456-9686 wbecker@ric.edu

Academic Background

Assistant Professor
PhD. Northeastern University	May 2005
MSW Boston University School of Social Work
BA Brown University

Currently Teaching

generalist social work, creating change through practice, field seminar

Courses Taught

• Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (BSW Program)
• Human Human Behavior in the Social Environment (BSW Program)
• Human Behavior, Diversity and Oppression (MSW Program)
• Social Work Practice: Individuals, Families and Small Groups (BSW Program)
• Generalist Practice (BSW Program)
• Field Seminar (BSW Program)

Area of Expertise

social and economic justice, women’s issues, welfare and poverty, sexuality and gender identity

Present Service Activities

Member, RI Task Force on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth; Safe Schools Institute; Board Member, Haymarket People's Fund; Member, VOCA Review Committee; Governor's Justice Commission; Member, Welfare Implementation Task Force.

Past Experience

Advocacy and clinical practice with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth; School based clinical practice; Community mental health services; Advocacy and direct services with women who are battered.