Stephanie Pena
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Mail code: 3920Campus: Dtphx
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Dr. Lechuga-Peña is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and has more than 20 years of experience in social work practice, working with low-income youth and families.
Grounded in Critical Race Theory and Latina/o/x Critical Race Theory, her research explores the barriers and facilitators impacting the educational outcomes of Latina/o/x youth. Her research focuses on developing culturally responsive interventions to reduce educational barriers, supporting parent-child relationships, and promoting health and well-being among Latina/o/x families. In addition, her scholarship focuses on antiracist, anti-oppressive, and anti-colonial approaches to dismantling systemic barriers and enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB) in social work.
- Ph.D. Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver 2016
- M.S.W. Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver 2005
- B.A. Sociology and Human Services, Metropolitan State University of Denver 2002
- Critical Race Theory and Latino/a Critical Race Theory
- Chicana Feminism
- Latinx student achievement
- Parent involvement and school attachment
- Subsidized and public housing
Faculty Affiliate, Center for Child Well-Being, School of Social Work, ASU,
Faculty Affiliate, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, School of Social Work, ASU,
Faculty Affiliate, Burnes Center on Poverty and Homelessness, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work,
Google Scholar URL
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3l7UwRMAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID Profile ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9940-558X
Courses
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWU 411 | Social Work Practice III |
| SWU 374 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Wk |
| SWU 374 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Wk |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWG 533 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Just |
| SWU 374 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Wk |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 374 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Wk |
| SWG 722 | Pedagogy in Social Work |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWU 374 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Wk |
| SWG 585 | Macro Social Work Practice |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWG 533 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Just |
| SWG 682 | Community Participation Strats |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWG 585 | Macro Social Work Practice |
| SWG 585 | Macro Social Work Practice |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWG 533 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Just |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 585 | Macro Social Work Practice |
| SWG 585 | Macro Social Work Practice |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWG 533 | Diversity/Oppression/Soc Work |
| SWG 682 | Community Participation Strats |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWG 585 | Macro Social Work Practice |
| SWG 585 | Macro Social Work Practice |
May, 2024- Public Educator of the Year, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University
May, 2024-Award for Distinguished Instruction, Macro Social Work Practice, School of Social Work, Arizona State University
December, 2023-Award for Distinguished Instruction, Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice in Social Work, School of Social Work, Arizona State University
December, 2023-Award for Distinguished Instruction, Community Participation Strategies, School of Social Work, Arizona State University
May, 2023-Professor of Impact Award, School of Social Work, Arizona State University
December, 2022-Award for Distinguished Instruction Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice in Social Work, School of Social Work, Arizona State University
December, 2021-Award for Distinguished Instruction, Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice in Social Work, School of Social Work, Arizona State University
November, 2021-Outstanding Faculty Mentor Nominee, Arizona State University
December, 2020-Resiliency Fellowship Achievement, Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, Arizona State University
March, 2017-Outstanding Service Award, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
2013-2016- Council on Social Work Education, Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Fellow
MEDIA & FEATURED ARTICLES
Lechuga-Peña, S. (2023, May). These Arizona Scientists had the Most Impactful Research. Arizona’s Family News. Phoenix, AZ https://www.azfamily.com/2023/05/24/these-arizona-scientists-had-most-impactful-covid-research/
Lechuga-Peña, S. & Brisson, D. (2019, April). Low-Income Mothers Want to Be Involved in Their Children’s Education but Face Structural Barriers. The Urban Institute. https://howhousingmatters.org/articles/low-income-mothers-want-involved-childrens-education-face-structural-barriers/?fbclid=IwAR0SkHYG5ICsfFoG8CWqqxNvV67AuUYCD4qu0S9x7UhkmXliflqL4OrWoI0
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
2025 Guest Editor, Journal of Social Work Education
2020-present Reviewer, Advances in Social Work
2019-present Reviewer, Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research
2018-present Reviewer, Children- Open Access Journal of Pediatrics
2017-present Reviewer, Children and Youth Services Review
2016-present Reviewer, Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work