Monica Foote, MSW

Monica is a PhD student in Social Welfare Policy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice. Her research interests include poverty, the human services workforce, and the relationship between public policy and economic security. Monica brings more than a decade of practice leadership to her doctoral work. For ten years she led the workforce development department at Project Renewal, a New York City nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness. She continues to convene the Social Services Business Advisory Committee, a network of eleven human services agencies that collaborate, share research, and work together to build a stronger, more equitable workforce. Alongside her practice career, Monica has taught for eight years as an adjunct faculty member at the Columbia School of Social Work, covering financial management and social policy. She currently serves on the board of directors of New Women New Yorkers. Monica holds an MSW from Columbia University and a BA in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.