Professor, Social Work and Social Ecology
Contact Information
Email larryortiz@llu.edu
Phone 909-379-7585
Department of Social Work and Social Ecology, Office 201G
Loma Linda University
1898 Business Center Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92408
Degrees and Certifications
- PhD, Sociology - State University of New York, Buffalo, 1987
- MSW, Social Work (emphasis in Clinical Social Work) - Western Michigan University, 1977
Areas of Specialization
- Race and ethnic studies
- Critical theory
- Latino/a issues
- Community practice
- Program evaluation
- Social justice practice
Current Research Projects
Professional Memberships and Licenses
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE Social Work)
- Society for Social Work Research (SSWR)
Community Engagement
- Commission of Educational Policy, CSWE (2016-2019)
- Program evaluation for The Open Door of San Bernardino (2016-present)
- Samaritans of Tucson (2008-present)
- Program evaluation for SHIELDS for Families (2006-2016)
- LLU International Behavioral Health Trauma Team: consultation trip to Bolivia (2015)