Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW

Social Worker, Educator, Advocate, Clinician, Bilingual, Parent

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Our newest @ukcosw #DSW students completed orientation. We are so EXCITED to begin this journey with these amazing students.

Welcome to the #Wildcat family and let's get ready to lean into what is #WildlyPossible!

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

An AWESOME Monday, Day 1 of @ukcosw DSW Virtual Rez Week. Engaged with students in sessions from Surviving & Thriving Your 1st Yr of Doc Studies to Social Innovation, & more. Energizing & inspiring! TY to the students, alumni, faculty, staff, & community partners who supported us

[UK College of Social Work @ukcosw]

Behind every jersey is a story—stress, pressure, injury, identity, transformation.

Sport needs more than strategy. It needs support and it starts here.

Learn more about our first-of-its-kind DSW concentration in Sport Social Work → https://t.co/qDgIToSg2s

[UK College of Social Work @ukcosw]

The first-ever doctoral concentration in Sport Social Work has arrived.

Built for social workers in athletic systems. Delivered by an award-winning DSW program.

See what sets this program apart ➡️ https://t.co/08p2StTexX
#SportSocialWork #SocialChange #DSW #Doctorate

[UK College of Social Work @ukcosw]

The #NBAFinals is tied at 1-1... but what does winning look like off the court?

Get ready. #ComingSoon

#SocialWork #NBAnews #NBAbasketball

[UK College of Social Work @ukcosw]

The #NBAFinals aren’t the only thing heating up.
Something big is coming your way. Stay tuned 👀
#NBAFinals #SocialWork #SocialChange

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Spent 3 fantastic days at The Teaching Professor Conference - learned about new innovative ideas being explored in higher education, met w/ @ukcosw #DSWStudents, #DSWAlum, and hung with CoSW faculty/friends.

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

I LOVE my job. Each week I host office hours for our new
#DSWStudents @ukcosw. The spectrum of practitioners coming to get their DSW & the range of ideas they want to explore is inspiring. Watch out world! #DSWEducation #WildlyPossible

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

SUPER EXCITED to welcome our new Summer '25 cohort of DSW Students! They are AMAZING social workers. What they currently do & what they dream to do as DSWs is inspiring. I'm excited to get to know them & collaborate as they lean into what's #WildlyPossible at @ukcosw!

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

CoSW graduates emerge with a newfound sense of purpose, armed with knowledge, skills, and a sense of responsibility to create positive change in their communities and beyond. https://t.co/2IexTXDOC7

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

It was a great weekend celebrating our AMAZING DSW graduates! So proud of each of them & all they have accomplished. Super excited to see the next chapter of work they will do for our communities.

Congratulations @ukcosw DSW Graduates!!!

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

I LOVE my job! @ukcosw Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars is over; everyone thrived & survived their presentation. CONGRATS to all our amazing new doctors, leaning into what is #WildlyPossible - leaders, innovators, & change makers.

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Join us! It's the final day of @ukcosw Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars. Some sessions include: executive leadership development, sustaining justice, immigration & migration trauma, mental health needs of black men, compounding stigma. Free registration: https://t.co/SW014sRtKM

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Attending the DSW National Conference on Education & Social Work. Super proud of our @ukcosw #DSWStudents & alumni.

@joelisse received the Leadership in Advancing Social Work Practice in Social Justice Award. We have 7 students and 3 alum presenting today.

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Are you registered for @ukcosw Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars? Join us April 28 – 30 to hear the latest innovative approaches in SW. Registration is free & many sessions are eligible for 1 CE.

Register here: https://t.co/SW014sQVVe

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Interested in learning about the latest research & innovations in SW? Want a free CE? Join us for @ukcosw Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars.

Register here: https://t.co/SW014sQVVe

Pictured here are DSW Candidates from our Military Behavioral Health Concentration.

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Corrected link: https://t.co/xVX10VS7TY

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Want free CEs in SW? Join us for @ukcosw Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars, April 28 - 30. Registration is FREE & many sessions are eligible for one CE.

Register here: https://t.co/TrxwV9cowX

Meet DSW Candidates from our Clinical Social Work Concentration.

[Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, DSW @LauraE_R]

Join us for the @ukcosw Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars, April 28-30. Learn about the latest research & innovations in social work practice.

FREE registration & many session are eligible for 1 CE.

Register here: https://t.co/SW014sQVVe