Academic Advising at the College of Social Work supports students by providing comprehensive
advising to promote students' academic, personal,
and professional success.
Learn About Our Programs
MSW applicants/prospective students:
No individual appointments accepted. View the MSW info session and application workshop
recording below.
Still have questions? Attend a Q + A!
Must view MSW Info Session and Application Workshop prior to attendance.
Undergraduate Program Advisors
Molly Parker
Graduate Program Advisors
Inka Johnson
MSW Program Advisor
Advising Specialty Areas
- MSW Students
- Prospective MSW -- applicants to program
- (No individual appointments accepted, please view the recorded MSW info session and application workshop, or attend the live Q&A for questions)
- Graduate Certificate in Women's Health
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership, Justice, and Community Practice
CSW 319 | 801-581-4908
inka.johnson@utah.edu
Book an Appointment
Mirela Rankovic
PhD Program Coordinator
Advising Specialty Areas
- PhD program
- Prospective & Current PhD Students
CSW 214 | 801-585-5979
mirela.rankovic@utah.edu
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Student Support
Aundrea Dilanchian
Academic Support/Writing Help
Supports Social Work Students With:
- Homework help/tutoring for any SW class
- Assistance with written assignments
Our Mission
The University of Utah College of Social Work is dedicated to providing outstanding education and training to the professional social workers of tomorrow.
Students at the College of Social Work are educated according to the core values and principles of the profession: freedom of inquiry and open debate, inclusion and shared leadership, respect for self-determination and the need for accountability, and the affirmation and promotion of human diversity.
Jerry Brockman
Originally from Kentucky, Jerry Brockman’s 23 years serving in the U.S. Air Force not only gave him a wealth of training and the opportunity to fly around the world; the GI Bill benefits also helped him earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He enjoys helping traditionally underrepresented students navigate the college experience and achieve their educational goals. An avid fan of year-round outdoor recreation, Jerry looks forward to snowboarding Utah’s many ski resorts, and exploring its national parks with his running shoes, mountain bike, and motorcycle.
Jerry Brockman
Advising Specialty Areas:
- Prospective and current BSW
- Prospective MSW (applicants to program)
- General education transfer credits
- Undergraduate Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate
- Undergraduate Social Justice Advocacy Certificate
- Social Service Worker (SSW) licensing courses
Alisa Lewis
Alisa was born and raised in Utah and received her BS in Psychology from the University of Utah. She has worked in the College of Social Work for over a year, previously as an Executive Assistant for the BSW and MSW Programs. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her dogs, hiking, attending concerts and cooking up a storm while listening to Podcasts.
Alisa Lewis
Advising Specialty Areas:
- Prospective MSW (applicants to program)
- Advanced Standing MSW (admitted to program)
- Part-Time Evening, DCFS, and St. George MSW (admitted to program)
- Graduate Certificate in Women's Health
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership, Justice, and Community Practice
Aundrea Dilanchian
Originally from South Florida, Aundrea has a BSW from The University of Tennessee and a MSW with a clinical concentration from Florida State University. Aundrea has worked as an Elementary School Social Worker throughout the Salt Lake valley and has just joined the College of Social Work as a PhD student. She is passionate about working with students and supporting them as they discover their inner strength and resilience as well as their passions in the Social Work field.
During her free time, Aundrea can most likely be found in the mountains with her dogs, Maggie and Benji, and her horse, Liebe. Aundrea loves all things outdoors and enjoys camping, backpacking, gardening, and exploring national parks and hidden outdoor gems.
Carmencita Totua
Carmencita is a Hawai’i native and has been in Salt Lake City for the past 15 years. She spent the last 9.5 years working for Intermountain Healthcare within Pediatrics and Outpatient Rehabilitation for Primary Children’s Hospital. She attended BYU and later received an Associate’s degree from Salt Lake Community College. She speaks four languages and loves learning. In her spare time she loves spending time with family, friends and her three dogs.
Inka Johnson
Inka grew up in a small, picturesque town in the Black Forest in Germany. In her late teens Inka’s sense of adventure sent her to Sorbonne University in Paris and to live in Scotland before landing in the U.S. She graduated from BYU with a B.S. in Geography and a certificate in Translation & Interpretation before working for Henkel Research in California for a number of years.
Inka was a small business owner for 15 years and worked in Masters Admissions at the David Eccles School of Business before joining the College of Social Work. She has been with the University of Utah for over 9 years. Inka’s favorite parts of her job are working with students and seeing free food emails in her inbox.
Inka has lived in Park City for 20 years and three of her four children are attending U of U. Inka enjoys hiking with her three foster-failure rescue dogs, biking, camping, and skiing.
Inka Johnson
Advising Specialty Areas:
- 2-year MSW (admitted to program)
Delva Hommes
Delva Hommes joined the College of Social Work in 2004. She has worked with the College’s Global Social Work department and Center for Research on Migration & Refugee Integration; facilitated learning abroad opportunities in Mongolia, Ghana, Mexico, and Costa Rica; and coordinated the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health. She loves helping students make the most of their educational experience. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, biking, and hiking.
Delva Hommes
Advising Specialty Areas:
- Prospective and current BSW
- Prospective MSW (applicants to program)
- Undergraduate Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate
- Undergraduate Social Justice Advocacy Certificate
- Social Service Worker (SSW) licensing courses
Eli Covarrubias
Eli graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor’s degree in Chicano/a/x Studies and Spanish Literature, and also obtained an MSW degree from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. They come to the U of U’s College of Social Work with experiences in academic advising, accessibility services, and diversity affairs with a practice grounded in student autonomy, advocacy and retention. Eli is passionate about helping students find purpose and meaning in their academic and professional endeavors. Before embarking in a career in higher education, Eli's social work background involved working domestically and internationally on intimate partner, domestic, and gender violence issues, human security and anti-human trafficking advocacy, and immigrant farm worker rights. Eli is an avid gardener, enjoys cooking, hiking and traveling.
Eli Covarrubias
Advising Specialty Areas:
- Prospective and current BSW
- Prospective MSW (applicants to program)
- Undergraduate Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate
- Undergraduate Social Justice Advocacy Certificate
- Social Service Worker (SSW) licensing courses
Mirela Rankovic
Mirela Rankovic has been with the University of Utah since 2000. A Serbian refugee from Croatia, Mirela immigrated to the United States at the age of 20. She completed Political Science and International Studies degrees at the University of Utah in 2007. Mirela enjoys working in a university environment with diverse populations of students, staff, and faculty.
Mirela Rankovic
Advising Specialty Areas:
- Prospective and current PhD students