Department of Social Work - Accomplished Faculty

Messiah University is privileged to have faculty that not only are committed to education but also participate in Nationally Accredited Organizations.

• Professor George is a Board Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work. She is a member of the Tri State Consortium of Field Directors and a member of the Advisory Committee for the Uganda Studies Program. She completed two terms, 6 years, on the Executive Committee for the Board of Directors of The American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW) having served as the secretary and treasurer. She is currently serving ABCSW on the Ethica Committee as well as the Audit and Finance Committee.

• Dr. Dinse is a seasoned practitioner and has been a PA-licensed social worker for 26 years. She has been in higher education for over a decade and is an active speaker in the areas of racial reconciliation, marriage enrichment, intentional dialogues, human trafficking, and social justice. Dr. Dinse enjoys academic research, and her research topics are centered on encouraging relational healing.

Messiah University faculty members have been educated at the nation's leading Graduate Schools for Social Work including but not limited to the following: Temple University, State University of New York at Buffalo and Millersville University.

Messiah University Faculty has developed, implemented and completed numerous, innovative research projects, publications, and reports.

Professor George also presents nationally on a regular basis and has engaged in research in several different areas of study including the following: Math Anxiety, Collaborative Teaching, Spirituality and Pedagogy, Field Instruction and Supervision, and Clinical disorders and Social Work.

In 2014, Professor George engaged in research with four students on faith integration and ethical practice and presented their findings at the NACSW national conference and the NASW-PA annual conference.

Professor George also engaged in research regarding millennial students in social work education. Their findings were presented at the NASW-PA Conference in State College, Pennsylvania and at the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors National Conference in Dallas, Texas.

See Dr. Dinse's Faculty Profile for more detials on her research projects and publications.

The current faculty at Messiah has many years of social work practice experience at the micro, mezzo and macro levels to supplement their knowledge, skills and teaching expertise.

Professor George has extensive clinical experience in working with individuals, couples and families. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, eating disorders, dual diagnosis and personality disorders.

Dr. Dinse is a seasoned practitioner and has been a PA-licensed social worker for 26 years. She has been in higher education for over a decade and is an active speaker in the areas of racial reconciliation, marriage enrichment, intentional dialogues, human trafficking, and social justice. Dr. Dinse enjoys academic research, and her research topics are centered on encouraging relational healing. Her current research topics include understanding church trauma and the development of civil conversations. Originally from Hong Kong, Dr. Dinse completed her B.A. and MSW degrees at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Dinse received her Doctor of Social Work degree at Millersville University, PA.