social sciences conference

Ass. Prof. Zoë Kessler

Presentation Title: Participatory Research: Insights from a Photovoice Project with Care Leavers in Eastern Europe

Assistant Professor at Salem State University’s School of Social Work

Zoë Kessler, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Salem State University’s School of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker. She earned her doctorate from the University of Dundee in Scotland, specializing in education and social work. Dr. Kessler brings extensive hands-on experience working with children and adults impacted by trauma. Her research primarily focuses on care leavers and vulnerable children in Eastern Europe. As a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Open Research Award, she completed a Photovoice project with care leavers in Latvia in Spring 2023, furthering her commitment to empowering marginalized communities.