Paz Zorita
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Phone: 602-496-1756
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University Center Phoenix 822 E PHOENIX, AZ 85004-0689
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Paz M-B. Zorita is an associate professor of Social Work at Arizona State University. She got her undergraduate degree in social work in Spain and her master's degree in social service administration and doctorate at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. She practiced social work in Spain and the United States. She taught for two years at Pennsylvania State University, and since 1993 has taught at Arizona State University. She directed many professional and academic seminars in Spain and in the United States. Her publications and teaching are focused on issues of cultural diversity, Latin culture, family functioning, professional ethics and the humanistic foundations of social work.
Ph.D. Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. . Social work as a democratic experiment in the U.S. Social Development Issues (2014).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, Paz. The neglect of network theory in practice with immigrants in the Southwest. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare (2014).
- . . Review of: Diccionario de Trabajo Social (2014).
- Martínez-Brawley, E.; Zorita, P.; Rennie, F. Dual language contexts in social work practice: The Gaelic in the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar region (Outer Hebrides, Scotland) and Spanish in the Southwestern United States. European Journal of Social Work (2013).
- . . Review of: Humanistic Social Work: Core Principles in Practice (2011). Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books (2012).
- . . Review of: United States Welfare Policy: A Catholic Response (2007). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press (2012).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. Immigration and human services: The perils of professionalization. Families in Society (2011).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. Immigration and social work: Contrasting practice and education. Social Work Education (2011).
- Zorita, P. M-B. Reflexiones sobre la estructura ética del pensamiento de Mary Richmond. Cuadernos de Trabajo Social, 24, pp. 23-33 (2011).
- Paz Zorita. The history of social work education in Spain: Does harmonisation make sense?. Portularia (2005).
- . . Review of: Third party assisted conception across cultures. Social, legal and ethical issues (2005).
- . . Review of: Spirituality in social work practice (2003).
- E Martinez-Brawley, Paz Zorita. Servicios sociales en el contexto migratorio. Portularia: Revista de Trabajo Social (2002).
- E Martinez-Brawley, Paz Zorita. Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers: The challenges of Services in the Southwest. Jl. of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work (2001).
- E Martinez-Brawley, Paz Zorita. Latino immigrants in the borderlands: Transcultural lessons from the academy. International Social Work (2001).
- Paz Zorita, P Zorita. Comunidades mejicans en los EE. UU.: Lazos que unen y distancias que separan. Savia: Revista de Trabajo Social (2001).
- Paz Zorita, P Zorita. Trabajo social con familias sin hogar: Un caso de Arizona, Estados Unidos. Savia: Revista de Trabajo Social (2000).
- Carlson,Bonnie*, Bushfield,Suzanne, Lietz,Cynthia A, Lowe,Gary Reade, Zorita,Paz Mendez-Bonito. DES MSW TITLE IV-E PROGRAM PHASE II. AZ DES-DEPT ECONOMIC SECURITY(6/1/2003 - 8/31/2009).
- Zorita,Paz Mendez-Bonito*. UNITED METHODIST MINISTRY/CITY OF PHOENIX PARTNERSHIP FIELD EDUCATION UNIT. UNITED METHODIST(8/16/1996 - 5/15/2000).
- Zorita,Paz Mendez-Bonito*. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER DEVELOPMENT. CITY OF AVONDALE(9/15/1994 - 5/15/1995).
- Zorita,Paz Mendez-Bonito*. SOCIAL WORK SUPPORT IN THE SCHOOL & COMMUNITY. MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS(8/15/1994 - 5/15/1995).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. (Nov. 2014) . Social Work as a Democratic Experiment: Harmonizing High Expectations and Reality. 7th International Social Work Seminar: Social Work and Democracy. Catholic U. Portugal. L (Nov 2014).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. (April 2014). Internacionalización vs. Globalización en la educación para el trabajo social: Implicaciones para el desarrollo de los programas de estudios. I Congreso Internacional de Facultades y Escuelas de Trabajo Social. Universidad de Murcia. Spain (Apr 2014).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. Professionalizing across Borders: The Dilemma of Social Work as a Democratic Occupation. Second ISA [International Sociological Association] Forum of Sociology: Social Justice and Democrati (Aug 2012).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. No es una Talla Única:Adaptando los Paradigmas de la Investigación en el Trabajo Social a la Frontera. La Frontera: Una Nueva Concepción Cultural. XVI Reunión Internacional. Zacatecas, MX (Feb 2012).
- Martinez-Brawley, E. & Zorita, P. M-B. (February 2011). Comparative Political Strength of Spanish in the Southwestern United States and Gaelic in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland: A Field Study. La Frontera: Una Nueva Concepción Cultural. XV Reunión Internacional. La Paz, BCS, MX (Feb 2011).
- Zorita, Paz, Zorita, P. The tightening of the Border. 44th Annual Conference of the Western Social Science Association (Apr 2003).
- Service Academic Unit. Department of Social Work, MSW Coordinator (2004 - Present)
- Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, Editorial Board (2002 - Present)
- Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, Editorial Board (2002 - Present)
- Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, Editorial Board (2002 - Present)
- Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, Editorial Board (2002 - Present)
- Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, Editorial Board (2002 - Present)
- Students for Life, Student Organization Advisor (2001 - Present)
- Arizona State University at West campus, Jacobs' Visiting Professorship Committee (2000 - Present)
- Families in Society, Reviewer (2000 - Present)
- Families in Society, Reviewer (2000 - Present)
- Families in Society, Reviewer (2000 - Present)
- Families in Society, Reviewer (2000 - Present)
- Families in Society, Reviewer (2000 - Present)
- Families in Society, Reviewer (2000 - Present)
- International Social Work Journal, Spanish translator (2000 - Present)
- International Social Work Journal, Spanish translator (2000 - Present)
- International Social Work Journal, Spanish translator (2000 - Present)
- International Social Work Journal, Spanish translator (2000 - Present)
- Service Academic Unit. Department of Social Work, Search Committees member (2000 - Present)
- Humanismo y Social Work, Scientific Committee (2014 - 2017)
- SSW Executive Committee, member (2013 - 2016)
- BSW Program, member (2011 - 2016)
- Cuadernos de Trabajo Social, ms. reviewer (2012 - 2016)
- International Social Work Journal, ms. reviewer (2012) (2010 - 2016)
- International Social Work Journal, Spanish translator (2000 - 2016)
- Academic and Professional Standards, alternate member (2013 - 2015)
- MSW Program, member (2010 - 2015)
- Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, ms. reviewer (2002 - 2015)
- Academic and Professional Standards, alternate member (2013 - 2014)
- Promotion and tenure, alternate member (2013 - 2013)
- Academic and professional Standards, member (2012 - 2013)
- Promotion and Tenure, member (2010 - 2013)
- Cuadernos de Trabajo Social, ms. reviewer (2012 - 2013)
- Social Work and Christianity, ms. reviewer (2011 - 2012)
- MSW Program, Spanish Language assessment for Latino Certificate in the SSW (2011 - 2012)
- Families in Society, ms. reviewer (2011 - 2011)
- College of Human Services, Personnel Committee (2003 - 2006)
- College of Human Services, Dean's Search Committee (2004 - 2005)
- ASU West, Grievance Committee (2002 - 2005)
- Arizona State University at West campus, Academic Senate (2002 - 2005)
- Arizona State University at West campus, Campus Environment Sub-Committee Voices of Discovery Sub-Committee (2000 - 2005)
- Prospectus Deeply held hurts: The social psychology of helping without harming. SAGE Publications, Reviewer (2004 - 2004)
- Pursuing the 'Good Life' in America: Ethical, Philosophical and Cultural Perspectives." Lifelong Learning Academy, Spring 2004. Zorita's lecture: "Visions of the 'Good Life' in America, Coordinator (2004 - 2004)
- Service Academic Unit. Department of Social Work, Chair of MSW Curriculum Development (2004 - 2004)
- Dean's Search Committee, College of Human Services, Affirmative Action Representative (2003 - 2004)
- Service Academic Unit. Department of Social Work, Search for SW Department Chair (2003 - 2004)
- Service Academic Unit. Department of Social Work, Task Force (2003 - 2004)
- Arizona State University at West campus, Division of Collaborative Programs Advisory Committee (2002 - 2004)
- Graduate Studies Council, ASU West Academic Grade Appeal Committee, member ex-officio (2002 - 2004)
- Service Academic Unit. Department of Social Work, Interim Chair (2004 - 2004)
- NASW Arizona Chapter, Hispanic Task Force Faculty Liaison (2000 - 2003)
- Hispanic Task Force (2000 - 2002)
- National Association of Social Workers -AZ Chapter Annual Conference, Hispanic Panel (2001 - 2001)
- Translation into Spanish of the Index of the Directory of Human Services (2000 - 2001)
- Arizona State University, Honorary Degrees Nomination Committee (2000 - 2001)
- Task Force on Diversity, College of Human Services, Chair (2000 - 2000)
- editorial board of Jl. of Applied Social Sciences, Member (2000 - 2000)