Laura Ramirez


Laura Ramirez
  • Director of Strategic Initiatives
  • Liaison to Native Communities
  • Impact Advisor
  • Faculty Affiliate of Toni Johnson Center for Racial and Social Justice
  • Associate Professor of Practice

Contact Info

Twente Hall, Room 305
Lawrence

Biography

Tribal Affiliation 

Turtle Mountain, Band of Chippewas

Laura Ramirez is Director of Strategic Initiatives, Liaison to Native Communities, Impact Advisor, and Faculty Affiliate of Toni Johnson Center for Racial and Social Justice in the School of Social Welfare.

Laura is committed to the health and well-being of oppressed populations, particularly those of Indigenous/Latinx populations. She develops helping relationships with Native communities in Kansas and the surrounding areas to engage tribal partners and welfare systems in community interventions. She has experience teaching classes at Haskell Indian Nations University and serves as the advisor for Native students attending the School.

Education

MSW, University of Kansas

Research

Culturally grounded social work practice with oppressed populations, diversity, equity and inclusion in social work education, children and families, and evaluation of culturally adapted practices.

Selected Publications