Erica Maloney, DSW

Hometown:  Jeanette, PA
Joined Chatham:  2022

ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Labor Unions and Worker's rights; Social Work History; Youth-serving mental health systems; Suburban Poverty, particularly in the Monongahela Valley; Healthcare access; Racial Disparities in Maternal and Child Health 

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Running, hanging out with my five dogs, tattoos, music, camping, kayaking, watching Golden Girls, and reading in other areas of my interest 

BIOGRAPHY

I have lived in the Mon/Turtle Creek Valley area of Allegheny County with my wife Ali and our two children, Serenity and Desean since 2015. We also have 5 dogs!! I am passionate about my work addressing social justice issues: racial justice; poverty (special focus on distressed inner-ring suburbs), and health equity. I worked for many years as an anti-poverty community organizer, grant writer, and intensive service case manager. As a case manager, I worked with program participants to address barriers they are facing, such as helping people with disabilities access accommodations and assisting with applying for benefits such as SSI/D, supporting drug/alcohol treatment, served formerly incarcerated people as they reintegrate into society. I have practiced in the area of mental/behavioral health delivering clinical services to children, adolescents, and young adults. I also have extensive experience in program evaluation and worked as an evaluator for a number of nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh.

Website: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-maloney-dsw-lsw-msw-47b031a3

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Social Work, Millersville University, 2022
• Master of Social Work, Edinboro University, 2015
• Bachelor of Social Work, California University of PA (now Pennwest), 2012