Shelby Varol
Doctoral Student

Shelby Varol is a doctoral student at the College of Social Work. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from the University of Alabama. Her research interests include refugee experiences, trauma-informed practice and policy, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Refugee Experiences
- Trauma-Informed Practice and Policy
- LGBTQIA+ Issues
EDUCATION
MSW, 2018, University of Alabama; Social Work
BSW, 2016, University of Alabama; Social Work
Scholarships/Grants
- Legacy Fellow, 2024, College of Social Work, Florida State University
Shelby Varol