by The School of Social Work
August 31st 2023
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We are happy to announce that Radhika Niles has been hired as the Assistant Director of the Child Welfare Education Program.
Radhika Niles joined the PSU Child Welfare Partnership in 2021 as a Training Specialist. Prior to this she worked for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare as a permanency caseworker, Family Engagement Facilitator, and developmental supervisor.
She did her undergraduate work at Portland State University, majoring in Psychology and Family Studies. She also attended Portland State University for her Graduate work, receiving a Master’s of Science in Conflict Resolution, specializing in family systems.
Over the past five years, Radhika has been an Adjunct Professor with the Conflict Resolution Department at Portland State University, teaching family and peer mediation. Her interest in conflict resolution has lent to her work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with specific work in understanding unconscious bias and antiracism.
Outside of work, Radhika enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, painting, and fishing.
Please join me in welcoming Radhika Niles to the School of Social Work in this new role.
Junghee Lee
Dean & Professor
School of Social Work
Portland State University