{"id":493,"date":"2022-08-01T13:49:50","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T18:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/?page_id=493"},"modified":"2026-09-28T14:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T19:37:24","slug":"mentoring-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/mentoring-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentoring Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/mentoring-program\/\">View Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">The mentoring program is a supportive aspect of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare and designed to assist students in an array of areas including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for difficulties in coursework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal challenges that impact the successful completion of course requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusion or frustration in navigating campus or school related matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other concerns and needs where support is needed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studenthandbook\/student-resources\/community-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus\/Community Resources<\/a> for a listing of supportive professional services and resources available to students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-instructions-for-selecting-a-mentor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions for Selecting a Mentor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following list includes faculty and staff volunteer mentors in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare and information about their interests and backgrounds to assist you in selecting the most appropriate mentor. Email a mentor with whom you would like to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This service is completely confidential with the exception of the state of Wisconsin mandated reporting requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-5235\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">Students<\/div><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/#academic-resources\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Academic Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/#admission-cost-aid\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Admission, Cost &amp; Aid<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/#campus-resources\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Campus Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/#field-programs\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Field Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/#student-life\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Student Life<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>All Services &amp; Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Johanna Barkei, MSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Title IV-E CWTP Project Manager<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2022\/10\/Johanna-Barkei-mentor.jpg\" alt=\"MSW Field Director Johanna Barkei wearing a necklace and navy blue sweater.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:barkei@uwm.edu\">barkei@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-964-1328\">414-964-1328<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1073<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/barkei-johanna\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Lisa Berger, PhD<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Interim CCEP Dean and Professor<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2025\/02\/lisa-berger.jpg\" alt=\"Social Work Professor Lisa Rose wearing a rose-colored blazer.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:lberger@uwm.edu\">lberger@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-5620\">414-229-5620<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1083<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/berger-lisa\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Danielle Romain Dagenhardt, PhD<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Associate Professor of Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/05\/Danielle-Romain-Dagenhardt.jpg\" alt=\"Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology Chair Danielle Romain Dagenhardt wearing a blazer.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:dmromain@uwm.edu\">dmromain@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6953\">414-229-6953<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1119<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/romain-dagenhardt-danielle\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Ke&#8217;Andra Hagans, MSW, LCSW, SSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Clinical Associate Professor and Social Work Field Liaison<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2022\/10\/keandra-hagans-mentor.jpg\" alt=\"Social Work Clinical Associate Professor and Field Liaison Ke&apos;Andra Hagans wearing a bold necklace and orange top.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:klhagans@uwm.edu\">klhagans@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-5928\">414-229-5928<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/hagans-keandra\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Kimberly D. Hassell, PhD<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Associate Professor of Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/kimberly-hassell.jpg\" alt=\"Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology Associate Professor Kimberly Hassell posing in front of an American flag.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:hassell@uwm.edu\">hassell@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-4110\">414-229-4110<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1129<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/hassell-kimberly\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Jen Kahn-Pettigrew, MSW, CAPSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Clinical Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Education and Programming for the Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2025\/09\/Jen-Kahn-Pettigrew.jpg\" alt=\"Clinical Associate Professor Jen Kahn-Pettigrew wearing a necklace and a V-neck sweater.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:kahnpet2@uwm.edu\">kahnpet2@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6888\">414-229-6888<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1067<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/kahn-pettigrew-jen\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Amy Kirby, MSW, LCSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Clinical Associate Professor and MSW Program Coordinator<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/09\/Amy-Kirby-Mentor.jpg\" alt=\"Clinical Associate Professor and MSW Program Coordinator Amy Kirby wearing a gray blouse.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:kirby@uwm.edu\">kirby@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-4983\">414-229-4983<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1071<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/kirby-amy\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Rebecca Headley Konkel, PhD<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Associate Professor of Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2026\/04\/rebecca-konkel.jpg\" alt=\"Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology Associate Professor Rebecca Konkel standing outside in black dress.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:rkonkel@uwm.edu\">rkonkel@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6874\">414-229-6874<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1115<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/headley-konkel-rebecca\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Livy Malle, MSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Senior Lecturer of Social Work<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2022\/10\/Livy-Malle-mentor.jpg\" alt=\"Social Work Senior Lecturer Livy Malle.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:ludowise@uwm.edu\">ludowise@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6107\">414-229-6107<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1045<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/malle-livy\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Kristina Pekulik, MSW, APSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Senior Teaching Faculty<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2025\/09\/Teaching-Faculty-Kristina-Pekulik.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of white woman wearing cream colored blazer.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:kpekulik@uwm.edu\">kpekulik@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-251-9042\">414-251-9042<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1039<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/pekulik-kristina\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Jennifer Taylor-McBride, MSW, APSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Clinical Associate Professor and Social Work Field Liaison<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2025\/02\/jenny-taylor-mcbride.jpg\" alt=\"Clinical Associate Professor Jenny Taylor-McBride wearing a brown sweater in front of a green tree.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:taylormc@uwm.edu\">taylormc@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6950\">414-229-6950<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1059<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/taylor-mcbride-jennifer\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Devin Thomas, MSW, CAPSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Clinical Associate Professor and Social Work Field Liaison<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2025\/02\/devin-thomas.jpg\" alt=\"Clinical Associate Professor Devin Thomas.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:thomas92@uwm.edu\">thomas92@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6890\">414-229-6890<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Enderis Hall, 1055<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/thomas-devin\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Matt Steigerwald, MSW, CSW<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">BSW Program Director and Senior Teaching Faculty<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2025\/11\/Matt-Steigerwald.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of white male who is smiling and wearing a black sweater.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul 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