Macro Social Work

Sanoop is a doctoral student in the College of Social Work. His research broadly focuses on environmental justice, particularly the impact of environmental changes on the well-being of vulnerable communities and their efforts to mitigate and adapt to these impacts. His research explores interventions aimed at improving community resilience, adaptive capacity, and overall well-being through community-engaged participatory approaches. Currently, Sanoop is working on projects related to enhancing the resilience of marginalized communities to natural disasters in Florida.

Lauren is a doctoral candidate in the College of Social Work. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in hospitality administration from Florida State University in 2015 and her Master of Public Administration and Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2021. Prior to her doctoral studies, Lauren worked in grants management, data management, and education roles for statewide programs focused on survivors of trafficking and domestic violence.