Dr. Corey Shdaimah Named Donna Harrington Exemplary Faculty Mentor 2024
Dr. Shdaimah, LL.B., LL.M., PhD, is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and the Academic Coordinator of the MSW/JD. Dr. Shdaimah uses a variety of qualitative and participatory methods to explore how people try to improve policies as implemented on the ground.
This award is designed to honor Dr. Donna Harrington’s legacy as an outstanding mentor to PhD students and to recognize a faculty member each year who follows in her footsteps by providing exceptional support and guidance to PhD students. All current and former PhD students were encouraged to submit nominations for this award.
Highlighted here are excerpts from her multiple nominations:
“Dr. Shdaimah exemplifies the qualities embodied by the late Donna Harrington - compassion. curiosity, and intentional collaboration.”
“As a dissertation chair, she is rigorous and supportive, and she models what it means to be an ethical collaborative researcher.”
“While Corey's commitment to equity and justice is clear in her research, she also brings this commitment to her role as a mentor.”
“What struck me most about Dr. Shdaimah's mentorship is that she always considered me as a whole person - not just a PhD student…. Despite her multiple demanding personal and professional responsibilities, Dr. Shdaimah has consistently demonstrated that she prioritizes student development, offering authentic meaningful mentorship to me and many other students.”
Congratulations, Dr. Corey Shdaimah!