Imelda Ojeda
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Mail code: 3920Campus: Phoenix
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Student Information
Graduate StudentSocial Work
Watts Col of Pub Ser & Com Sol
Imelda Ojeda is an LMSW and first-year PhD student at ASU School of Social Work, where she has served as a Academic Associate since 2017. Imelda is also a Graduate Research Assistant at the Global Center for Applied Health Research where she participates on various projects focused on youth development, health disparities and health equity solutions.
She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and later completed dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from ASU’s Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Imelda brings over 15 years of experience in community mental health, nonprofit management, fundraising, community development, and advocacy. She is involved in grassroots organizing and has led local efforts such as the Phoenix Women’s March and as the Past President of Phoenix Allies for Community Health (PACH). In addition, Imelda is the founder and co-host of the Social Workers’ Break Room podcast, a platform dedicated to exploring issues in social work, mental health, and social change.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Phoenix, Arizona
Masters of Public Administration, 2016
Masters of Social Work, 2015
B.S., Psychology, 2010
Cuskelly, K. & Ojeda, I. (2023). Online Opportunities for Community Action: Social Media as a Vehicle for Social Justice. In Wilkerson, D.A., & O’Sullivan, L., (Eds.). Social work in an online world: A guide to digital practice (pp117--142). NASW Press
Ayón, C., Ojeda, I., & Ruano, E. (2018). Cultural socialization practices among Latino immigrant families within a restrictive immigration socio-political context. Children and Youth Services Review, 88, 57-65.
Ojeda, I., & Ayón, C. Latino Parents and Culture Sharing: An Analysis of Practices and Barriers. National Latino/a Psychological Association (NLPA) 2016 Biennial Conference, Miami, FL, 10/16.
Náñez, J.E., Sr., Reyes, C.R., Fabian, K., Ojeda, I. & Seitz, A. Effects of trial number difference on visual perceptual learning. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association. Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 04/10.
Reyes, C., Whiting, C., Ceric, B., Ceric, S., Fabian, K., Ojeda, I., Drury, T. & Náñez, J.E., Sr. Gender and ethnicity as related to macular pigment. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association. Portland OR, 04/09.
Courses
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SWU 411 | Social Work Practice III |
Social Work Courses:
- SWG 533 Diversity and Oppression
- SWG 501 Micro Human Behavior
- SWG 540 Professional Experience
- SWU 411 Social Work Practice.
Sanford Fundraising Academy – Class of 2020
Ready to Lead Fellow – New American Leaders Cohort 2018
Outstanding Graduate Student – College of Public Service and Community Solutions ASU Class of 2016
Emerge - Class of 2016
Children’s Action Alliance Leadership Academy - Class of 2015
Hispanic Leadership Institute Valle del Sol - Class of 2014
Gabe Zimmerman Scholarship recipient – August 2014
President, ASU- Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2014- May 2016
Spirit of Service Scholar, 2014 - 2015 Cohort.
Board President, Phoenix Allies for Community Health, 2021-2024
Leadership Team Member, Latinx Therapists Action Network, 2018 – Present
Board Member, ASU Latino Alumni Association Los Diablos, 2019- 2023
President Phi Alpha Honor Society, ASU School of Social Work 2014-2016
President, Macro Social Work Student Network, ASU School of Social Work 2013-2014