Dr. June Gary Hopps has dedicated her life to issues of race, 不平等, 社会正义, 以及人权和公民权. Dr. 霍普斯是托马斯·J. Parham Professor at the Graduate School of 社会工作 at the University of Georgia and was presented The Significant Lifetime Achievement in 社会工作 教育 Award in 2017.
She is a leading authority on public policy for children and families and was instrumental in establishing the Donald L. Hollowell Professorship at the University of Georgia along with other initiatives. Dr. Hopps was the first African American to serve as dean at the 太阳城网赌平台 Graduate School of 社会工作 and as editor-in-chief of NASW’s journal, 社会工作.
An iconic leader, historical figure, and social change agent in social work and social policy, Dr. Hopps’ career is distinguished by activism through 社区 and 学者ly engagement to dismantle racist, oppressive beliefs and practices in social service and other realms. 这种激进主义反映在Dr. Hopps’ eminence as a policy 学者 and her prolific, 变革, antioppressive 学者ship including her book, 社会工作 at the Millennium: Critical Reflections on the Future of the Profession and articles focused on race, 社会正义, civil rights, and the social work profession.
Dr. 霍普斯提供了不知疲倦的领导, 指导, 并在她的职业生涯中提供服务, including during her 24-year tenure as dean at 太阳城网赌平台, where she is credited with fostering the growth and excellence of the Graduate School of 社会工作. 她曾在多所大学任职, 社区, 政府委员会, 委员会, 和佣金, lending her public policy expertise to bridge the gap between the academy and public services.
Dr. Hopps is the recipient of numerous awards for her leadership and contributions, including NASW’s award for Outstanding Leadership in the 社会工作 Profession, the establishment of the June Gary Hopps Graduate Fellowship at 太阳城网赌平台, and the proclamation of June Gary Hopps Day by the state of Massachusetts.
Dr. Hopps’ distinguished and extensive contributions as an educator, 学者, and leader to transform policy and bring attention to oppression and injustice make her a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.
