Our Team

In each region, HFC partners with child welfare specialists who provide oversight and evaluation of HFC-funded programs.

Dr. Alaggia is the Factor-Inwentash Chair in Children’s Mental Health, University of Toronto. Her work focuses on child abuse and gender based violence.

Dr. Bussey is a research consultant and adjunct social work faculty at the University of Denver. Her fields of interest are trauma, substance use and mental health.

Dr. Emery is an Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong. His research interests include child abuse and child maltreatment.

Dr. Grossman is Adjunct Professor Emeritus and served for 35 years as Director of Field Education at the School of Social Welfare. Interests: Child Welfare.

Dr. Hickle is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Care. Her research interests include child sexual exploitation, trafficking & trauma.

Dr. Lance is in direct practice as a School Social Worker. Her interests include advocacy with children and families and child abuse prevention.

Dr. Perry is a professor in the FAMU Department of Social Work. His research interests include child abuse prevention and funding models for child welfare systems.

Dr. Rzepnicki is the David & Mary Winton Green Professor at the University of Chicago's Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.

Ovita is the Associate Director of Field Education for Family, Youth and Children Services at Columbia University School of Social Work.