Kathryn K. Irish
LEO Lecturer II
Kathryn Irish (MSW '10) has clinical experience in community mental health, private practice and methadone maintenance. She has also worked as a clinician for the U.S. Federal Criminal Justice System and held administrative roles in managed health care as a senior clinical-quality consultant. Irish has a clinical specialization in alcohol and drug treatment (CAADC) and is currently pursuing a PhD in social work at Michigan State University with a doctoral cognate in neuroscience. Her research focus is on improving interpersonal relationships, health care, inter-group relations and diplomacy through trans-disciplinary collaboration. She is passionate about exploring the intersection of social work and neuroscience to inform innovative approaches to clinical practice and policy development.
Contact Information
| Phone | Room | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (734) 764-2379 | kairish@umich.edu | 2764 SSWB | University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 S. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
Education
| Year | Degree | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exp 2025 | PhD | Social Work | Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| 2010 | MSW | IP/MH | Unviersity of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
| 2008 | BA | Psychology | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |