Emily Weiss, Msw, Lgsw
About Emily Weiss, Msw, Lgsw
Emily Weiss, MSW, LGSW, is the Program Manager for the Campus COVID-19 Support Team at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and has extensive experience in social work, program management, and public health initiatives.
Work at The George Washington University
Emily Weiss serves as the Program Manager for the Campus COVID-19 Support Team at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2020, overseeing the implementation of COVID-19 policies and education in collaboration with local health departments in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Weiss has been instrumental in co-engineering the university's contact tracing program and developing testing protocols. She also supervises a team of interview assistants and serves as a key resource for faculty and staff regarding testing and quarantine procedures.
Education and Expertise
Emily Weiss holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The Catholic University of America, where she studied from 1993 to 1995. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from New York University from 1987 to 1991. In addition to her degrees, Weiss completed a Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking at The George Washington University in 2018. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in social services and public health.
Background in Social Work
Prior to her current role, Emily Weiss worked as a Social Worker at Washington Nursing Facility from 1993 to 1994. She also served as an Admissions Counselor at American University from 1991 to 1993. Weiss has extensive experience in program management, having worked as a Program Manager for Maternal and Child Health at the National Governors Association from 1997 to 2004 and as a Senior Research Associate at the National Human Services Assembly from 1996 to 1997.
Achievements in COVID-19 Response
During her tenure at The George Washington University, Emily Weiss has made significant contributions to the university's COVID-19 response. She created comprehensive training materials for interview processes and established work plans for her team. Weiss conducted surveillance activities, including lab and data management, and provided guidance on testing and isolation protocols for faculty and staff. Her leadership has been crucial in coordinating the university's public health initiatives during the pandemic.
Professional Experience in Public Health
In 2020, Emily Weiss worked as a Contact Tracing Liaison at HCD International, Inc. for three months. This role involved direct engagement with public health measures during the pandemic. Her experience in public health and social work has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex health-related programs and initiatives effectively.