Penny Lau, Lcsw, Cpc, Msw, Mfa
About Penny Lau, Lcsw, Cpc, Msw, Mfa
Penny Lau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in various educational and clinical settings. She has worked at Chase since 2022 and previously spent nine years at Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.
Work at Chase
Penny Lau has been employed at Chase as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2022. In this role, she provides mental health support and counseling services to clients, utilizing her extensive background in social work. Her position at Chase marks a significant step in her career, allowing her to apply her skills in a corporate environment.
Previous Experience at Moffitt Cancer Center
Prior to her current role at Chase, Penny Lau worked at Moffitt Cancer Center for nine years, from 2013 to 2022. During her tenure, she served as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, where she supported cancer patients and their families through emotional and psychological challenges. She also completed a Social Work Internship at the same institution from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Penny Lau holds multiple degrees and certifications that contribute to her expertise in social work. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the same university, completed in 2011. Lau also studied Community Development at the University of Victoria in 2012 and holds a Master of Fine Arts in Writing and Poetics from Naropa University.
Teaching and Advising Roles
Throughout her career, Penny Lau has held various teaching and advising positions. She worked as an Instructor at the Art Institute from 2004 to 2007 and served as a Graduate Assistant in the School of Social Work at the University of South Florida from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she was an Advisor in the Office of National Scholarships and the Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of South Florida, contributing to student development and academic success.
Educational Background
Penny Lau's educational journey includes a diverse range of studies. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Furman University in 1997 and completed her high school education at Brandon High School in 1993. Her academic background reflects a strong foundation in both the humanities and social sciences, which informs her practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.