School of Social Work

Kade Goldin is Ph.D. candidate at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social work. Kade previously attended Bloomsburg University, where they received a Bachelor of Science in education, double majoring in special education and elementary education, with a minor in Spanish. Kade remained at BU to complete a Master of Education in school administration and aided in research supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities. In 2016, Kade was a recipient of the CalSWEC Title IV-E Public Child Welfare Stipend and completed their Master of Social Work degree from California State University San Marcos.

Kade taught special education for five years and worked closely with students experiencing disruptions to learning both in and outside of school. In 2017, Kade co-founded the nonprofit organization Youth Assistance Coalition, which works to alleviate youth homelessness and provide an accessible space for community resources. Kade then worked for child welfare services, receiving recognition for excellence in advocacy and engagement with children and families. In 2021, Kade began working as a school social worker and assisted with developing the district’s first comprehensive school social work program. Kade’s teaching experience includes holding positions as an adjunct professor in the Master of Social Work program at Portland State University and the Bachelor of Social Work Program at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Kade utilizes participatory research and community-based methods that aid in the development of programs and resources. Kade’s research interests include school social work, LGBTQIA+ youth and the implementation of community resource initiatives.

In their free time, Kade enjoys trail running, camping, going to outdoor concerts, spending time with friends and visiting their nieces in New Jersey.

Areas of interest

• Adolescent and Youth Development
• Communities and Neighborhoods
• Community-Based Participatory Research
• Gender
• Homelessness
• Race and Ethnicity
• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• Social Work Practice

Education and credentials

M.S.W., California State University San Marcos
M.Ed., Bloomsburg University
B.S., Bloomsburg University

View Kade Goldin's curriculum vitae.