Katharina Werner
Director of Field Education, Clinical Associate Professor
Contact
- Office
- 023 Jeannette Rankin Hall
- Phone
- (406) 243-5589
- katharina.werner@mso.umt.edu
- Office Hours
- By appointment
- Zoom and in person appointments available throughout regular academic year; please email to schedule
- Curriculum Vitae
Personal Summary
Kat was born and raised in Nuremberg, Germany and brought her passion for social justice and all things outdoors to the United States more than ten years ago. She is an avid world traveler and adventure seeker who loves exploring Montana’s mountains, rivers, and woods.
Education
Kat graduated from Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen/ Nuremberg in Germany, with a BA in English and Sociology in 2007. She received her Master of Social Work from the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ in 2012 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Courses Taught
Introduction to Social Work Practice (SW 200 - in person)
Advanced Practice I (SW 487 - online and in person)
Advanced Practice II (SW 488 - online and in person)
Social Policy and Social Services (SW 310 - online and in person)
Public Policy and the Montana State Legislature 2019 (SW 491)
Women's Policy Leadership Institute (SW 491.03)
Foundation Integrative Seminar I & II (SW 576/ SW 577)
Professional Portfolio - MSW Student Advisor (SW 593)
Social Work Orientation (SW 500 - online)
Social Justice & Integration - German Perspectives on Refugee Resettlement (Study Abroad Course, Berlin/ Germany)
Franke Global Leadership Initiative - Capstone Mentor (GBLD 499)
Publications
Lee, K.W., Chapin, K.P., Werner, K. (2019) Book Review: The Spectrum of Family Caregiving for Adults and Elders with Chronic Ilness.
Podcast:
Professional Experience
Katharina Werner (Kat) worked in the social services field for over 15 years and has extensive experience supporting women, children, and families affected by primary and secondary trauma, homelessness, domestic and sexual violence, commercial sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. She worked at the YWCA Missoula for eight years and coordinated a program for homeless families, oversaw the women’s shelter, and acted as the Domestic and Sexual Violence Program Manager. During her time at the YWCA, she helped start the Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force and served as the task force Chair for seven years. In addition to her direct service experience, she developed and facilitated trainings on the issues of commercial sexual exploitation, trauma-informed care, and trauma exposure response to spread awareness and educate community advocates, law enforcement and medical personnel, and community members across Montana.
Through her direct service and program management work, Kat was able to build both experience in and a passion for social policy and civic engagement. She served on the National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign (also known as Voting is Social Work) which strives to integrate nonpartisan voter registration and engagement into social work education and practice. Kat, an immigrant to the United States from Germany, brings a global lens to her social work practice and teaching. She has engaged in social justice efforts in Germany, India, and parts of SE Asia and teaches a study abroad course in Berlin focusing on refugee resettlement and social justice.
Honors / Awards
2020 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ - Outstanding Performance Award Recipient
2019 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ - Student Wellness Advocate Nomination & Recognition
2012 Recipient of the Counselor, Advocate and Support Staff Scholarship through the Women’s Independent Scholarship Program (WISP)
2011 Recipient of the Pat Williams Scholarship for Internships and Research in the Areas of Public Policy and Leadership
2011 Recipient of the IE3 Global Internship Scholarship Award