Amanda Barrandey
Social Work
Clinical Assistant Professor
Expertise
Case Management, Community Engagement, School Social Work, Diversity & Inclusion, Advocacy Work, Public Mental Health, Interpersonal Violence Victim Services, Domestic Violence Perpetrator Services, Hospice Care, Clinical Social Work Practice, Social Work Leadership
Biography
As a longtime social worker who is committed to her profession’s future, Amanda is honored and proud to form part of a dedicated team of individuals striving to make Utah communities an accepting and welcoming place for all by actively pursuing social justice and empowerment, especially for marginalized groups and individuals, through education, research, and community engagement. She has extensive experience working with students of all ages in various settings and a rich and diverse social work practice background. For the past 20 years, Amanda has practiced as a case manager, advocate, and therapist in settings ranging from public education, public mental health, victim services, and school-based mental health. Amanda possesses strong people skills, enthusiasm, fluency in Spanish, and a demonstrated commitment to serving all people with dignity and respect. She is grounded in the strengths and empowerment perspectives and her teaching practice incorporates a social justice philosophy. Amanda is excited to see the Social Work Department expand and is thrilled to incorporate her social work practice into social work education. Her ultimate goal as an educator is to provide skillful, strengths-based instruction to meet the unique needs of ALL her students. She desires to have a positive impact on her students' academic experience and create a safe and inspiring learning environment. She aims to build a legacy where her colleagues, students, and family can describe her as being a compassionate, kind, dedicated, and optimistic person with a sincere passion for social work and teaching. Teaching, mentorship, and engagement are all integral components of a rewarding life and profession, and she cannot think of a better way to contribute to her well-being and community. She loves visiting her family in Mexico every opportunity she gets and her most cherished role in life is being a mother of three and the favorite aunt of many!