Dr. Lauritzen, a licensed social worker and Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University, brings 15 years of diverse experience. As a former BSW Program Director at Indiana State University (ISU), her expertise spans therapy for children with behavioral needs, survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, and medical social work. She holds a doctorate in Health Science from ISU, an MSW from Michigan State University, and a BSW from Central Michigan University. Her research focuses on bolstering Social Work professionalism and student readiness; utilizing innovative flipped course delivery and interprofessional simulations to enrich learning experiences.