Alma Trinidad Hired as SSW Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

The Portland State University School of Social Work is thrilled to announce that Alma Trinidad, MSW, PhD, has been hired as the SSW Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs!

As a first generation college graduate and professional, born and raised on the island of Molokai, Hawai’i with family roots of Filipino immigration through the sugar and pineapple industries, Dr. Alma describes her voyage of serving the people and community as becoming a Pinay (Filipina) scholar warrior and guardian of kapu aloha (sacred love)/mahalaya (love and freedom).

Dr. Alma Trinidad is a macro social worker and scholar activist. She brings an array of scholarly work and practice in community development and organizing, policy analysis, organizational culture and processes, and collective impact in the areas of health promotion and education among diverse communities, and building strong children, youth, and families.

Dr. Alma Trinidad's scholarly work focuses on critical Indigenous pedagogy of place, youth empowerment, social determinants of health and education, youth and family participatory action research, social movements, and leadership and mentorship for social change. Other research and teaching interests include critical humanist design thinking, community practice, and culturally responsible research methods.

Dr. Alma Trinidad will be starting her new role officially on Monday, December 16th.

Congratulations, Alma!