Dr. Malin Karlén is Assistant Director at the Centre for Ethics, Law, and Mental Health (CELAM) at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where she also serves as Director of the cross-disciplinary forensic research center. Her research focuses on improving care for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring mental…

Dr. Nilsen, associate professor of social work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), joins the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) as a visiting scholar during the 2025–2026 academic year. Her sabbatical research focuses on three intersecting areas: gerontological social work, interdisciplinary innovation, and…

Dr. William Crown is a Distinguished Research Scientist at CISWH, where he focuses on evaluating the economic value of social work on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. He also analyzes effects of global health programs—such as PEPFAR—on health systems performance and population health outcomes.  Dr. Crown is an internationally recognized…

Dr. Moaven Razavi is a Senior Research Scientist at CISWH, where he focuses on estimating the economic impact of social work services on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. In his prior work he has demonstrated the value of care provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants making the case that…

As a Senior Project Manager, Monica plays a critical role in shaping research priorities and overseeing project planning and implementation. She facilitates coordination between the research team, external partners, and funding agencies to ensure seamless execution of project activities. In addition, Monica contributes substantively to research efforts, including literature reviews,…

Collins Gaba is a Research Associate at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH). In this role, he manages data and conducts quantitative analyses to support research evaluating the role of social workers in advancing health outcomes and enhancing the value of care. He contributes to report…

As a Research Associate, Debbie supports collaborative research on a range of topics, including the transition of HIV services from donor funding to local leadership, financial analysis of global HIV programs, and the economic impact of social work. She contributes to literature reviews, research design, case studies, financial analysis, and…

Dr. Gaumer, Senior Research Scientist at CISHW, focuses on quantifying the impacts of health programs and health professionals. He will contribute to the research about social workers to improved health and cost outcomes in healthcare settings. Social workers play vital roles across diverse settings, addressing patient and provider well-being with…

Serena Rajabiun, MA, MPH, PhD, assistant professor, has over twenty years of international and domestic public health experience. Her research focuses on community based strategies and interventions to increase access to and the quality of health care services and reduce health disparities. She works with individuals across the life course,…

Maya Gutman supports the Marketing and Communications team at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) by creating digital content, assisting with event promotion, and contributing to social media and newsletters. Her work focuses on elevating the center’s mission through creative storytelling and effective outreach that highlights…