Georgian Court University’s Lakewood campus will continue to operate virtually throughout the day on Tuesday January 27, 2026. All university offices, including the library, will also operate virtually.

Classes will continue online to the extent possible. Students should consult Blackboard Learn for specific course information. For in-person classes not held on the Lakewood campus, GCU classes will follow the closure or cancellation decisions of the host location.

Nursing faculty please contact Dean Wurmser in reference to clinical attendance.

Raymond Hall Dining Room will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Café will be closed.

The Wellness Center will operate under normal hours.

Dr. Caelin McCallum

Assistant Professor
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School:

Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness

Department:

Social Work

Office Location:

Jeffries Hall 121

Office Hours:

Educational Background

  • Doctor of Social Work in Human Rights Leadership, Monmouth University, 2025
  • Diploma in Social Innovations, University of Peace, 2024
  • Professional Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Rutgers University, 2023
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work, Monmouth University, 2021
  • Master of Social Work in Global and Community Practice, Monmouth University, 2019
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Georgian Court University, 2016

Professional Experience

Academic Experience
  • Assistant Professor, Social Work, Georgian Court University, 2025 – present
  • Adjunct Professor, Women & Gender Studies, Georgian Court University, 2022 – present
  • Adjunct Professor, Social Work, Georgian Court University, 2025
  • Adjunct Professor, Social Work, Monmouth University, 2021-2024
Professional Experience
  • Young Adult Bridge Housing Project Director, Bright Harbor Healthcare, 2024 – present
  • Grants Project Manager, Affordable Housing Alliance, 2022-2024
  • Director of Healthy Community Initiatives, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, 2021-2022
  • Outpatient Therapist, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, 2022
  • Grants and Compliance Administration Manager, VNA of Central Jersey Community Health Center, 2021
  • Quality Coordinator, VNA of Central Jersey Community Health Center, 2019-2021
  • Project Administrator, VNA Health Group, 2019-2021
  • Professional APA Writing Tutor, Georgian Court University, 2017-2021

Research / Creativity Interest Area

Research/Interest Areas
  • Reproductive Justice in Social Work Education
  • Youth Housing and Homelessness Interventions, Social Policy and Housing Equity, Community-Based Housing Models and Program Development
  • Abolitionist Social Work and Policy Change
  • Community Approaches to Climate Justice, Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Development
  • Addressing the Social Determinants of Health through Collaborative Community Interventions
  Academic and Conference Presentations
  • April 2024- Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social Development
    • Invited to present on CARES: Leveraging Community Commerce to Create Social Enterprise in Support of Social Services
  • July 2020 – Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social Development
    • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence & Healthcare Providers
  Professional Publications

Additional Information

Professional Certifications
  • Certified DEI Public Manager – Rutgers University
  • Licensed Social Work in the state of New Jersey
  • Certified Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate – St. Francis’ Community Center

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