Juan Rios
Juan Rios, LCSW, DSW, is a practitioner scholar who believes in the importance of integrating theoretical knowledge to practice in the field of Social Work. His experience in academia, non-profit, and government sectors are inclusive of positions as Clinical Director of a multiservice specialty practice in New Jersey, New Jersey, and clinical consultant to community mental health agencies abroad. Juan's research efforts involve clinical phenomenological field narratives and self-reflexivity, Chinese philosophy on modern philanthropy, mindfulness intervention with immigrant and first generation children, and cultural intersection among men and masculinity. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics and is extremely passionate about educating future leaders. Within the quintessential transdisciplinary field of Social Work, Juan inspires individuals toward change and interpersonal healing within global communities, classroom settings, and legislation.
