Valerie Wood
Assistant Professor, Social Work
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Contact
- 109 MaH
- vwood1@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7556
Valerie Wood
Assistant Professor, Social Work
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
About
Professor Valerie Wood is an Assistant Professor of Social Work, bringing over 20 years of experience in higher education and practice in community mental health and recovery-oriented institutions, with expertise in addiction and eating disorders. Dr. Wood has served in leadership positions, including Clinical Director and Executive Director, as well as multiple leadership positions with the NASW, appointed to NASW-NJ’s Diversity Task Force in 2022. Dr. Wood earned a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from Simmons University, concentrating on social work education and adaptive leadership.