Subin Na

“Subin Na is a Ph.D. student at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and Economics from Seoul National University, where she graduated summa cum laude, and a Master of Arts in Social Welfare from the same institution. During her doctoral studies, she has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies.

Her experiences working in a Clubhouse and a psychiatric hospital have shaped her interest in the recovery of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and the development of community-based mental rehabilitation services. Her research explores the interconnections among recovery, stigma, service environments, self-determination, and human rights. Through her work, she aims to advance a more comprehensive and compassionate understanding of psychiatric disability and recovery.”