Brief Bio

Walters is a third-year Ph.D. student. Walters’ professional focus is in macro practice including non-profit management, program development, fundraising, grant writing, and administration. She has served as the primary author for over 150 grants, earning $4.7 million for various non-profits. Walters’ has been an adjunct instructor for four years in the School of Social Work at Brescia University. She currently serves as a graduate research assistant for interim Dean Dupper and Dr. Lisa Reyes Mason.

Education

• BSW, Southern Illinois University, 2007
• MSW, University of Georgia, 2008
• PhD, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2020

Research Interests

• Rural social work
• Nonprofit management
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Social work leadership
• Macro practice education
• Well-being of social workers