School of Social Work

Master of Social Work Advising

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Current MSW Students

MSW Advisors do not work with students until they have been admitted to the program. The MSW program has two advisors, Riley Chase and Valerie Hamby. Students are assigned to advisors based on program and last name. However, all advisors can work with all students, so please meet with either advisor that works for you! 

Riley Chase advises for:

Valerie Hamby advises for:

Leah Allen advises for:

  • MSW Central Oregon Students

Prospective MSW Students

Prospective students work with Kate Constable, Director of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. MSW Advisors do not work with students until they have been admitted to the program. 

The best way to learn about the MSW program is via an MSW Information Session. These virtual sessions cover MSW admissions, program structure, and allow for individual questions to be answered in a group setting.

RSVP here 

Kate also offers drop-Ins on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

See current term schedule for details. 

MSW Advising Team

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Connect with Riley Chase

Riley Chase

--Riley is on leave through mid-July 2026.--

 

For advising please reach out to:

Lisa Hawash, Professor of Practice

lhawash@pdx.edu

 

In Person Drop-Ins Available in ASRC 676W

  • Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:45pm & 4:30pm-5:30pm

 

Please email Lisa for virtual drop-in times or for individual appointments. 

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Connect with Valerie Hamby

Valerie Hamby

She/her

valh@pdx.edu

 

Valerie advises for:

 

Virtual Drop-Ins Available Tuesday & Thursday

Email Valerie to schedule an appointment

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Connect with Leah Allen

Leah Allen

She/her

lbuehrig@pdx.edu

 

Leah advises for:

  • MSW Central Oregon Students 

For drop-ins or appointments, contact Leah directly at lbuehrig@pdx.edu 

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Kate Constable - Prospective MSW Students

Kate Constable

She/her

sswmsw@pdx.edu 

 

Drop-Ins Available Tuesday, Wednesday

See current term schedule for details. 

MSW Information Sessions

MSW Information Sessions

These virtual sessions cover MSW admissions, program structure, and allow for individual questions to be answered in a group setting. These are offered monthly until the MSW application opens, then are offered more regularly.