Johanna Creswell Báez, PhD, Lcsw
About Johanna Creswell Báez, PhD, Lcsw
Johanna Creswell Báez, PhD, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado and a Field Faculty Advisor at Smith College School for Social Work. She has extensive experience in social work education and clinical supervision, having held various roles in prestigious institutions over the years.
Work at University of Colorado
Johanna Creswell Báez has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the academic environment in Colorado Springs, Colorado, focusing on social work education and training. Her position involves teaching, mentoring students, and engaging in research activities relevant to her field.
Current Role at Smith College
Since 2021, Johanna Creswell Báez has held the position of Field Faculty Advisor for the PhD Program at Smith College School for Social Work. In this capacity, she oversees clinical internships for doctoral students, monitors caseloads, and provides feedback on field assignments. Her role includes acting as a liaison among students, the School, and placement sites.
Previous Experience in Social Work
Johanna Creswell Báez has extensive experience in social work prior to her current roles. She co-founded and served as Co-Director of Wediko Children's Services' New York School-Based Services from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Clinical Supervisor at Wediko Children's Services from 2000 to 2010, and as Manager of Course Development at Columbia University School of Social Work from 2018 to 2021.
Educational Background
Johanna Creswell Báez earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Colorado College between 1998 and 2002. She later obtained a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University from 2004 to 2006. She completed her PhD in Clinical Social Work at Smith College from 2011 to 2016, and also holds a Post Master’s Certificate in Executive Leadership in the Not for Profit Sector from New York University.
Publications and Contributions
Johanna Creswell Báez co-authored the book '30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher,' contributing to the field of qualitative research in social work. Her work emphasizes the importance of skills development for researchers and practitioners in the social sciences.