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.