JWTS Episode - #6 - Abigail Eiler - Social Work Professor, University of Michigan Athletics Chief Diversity Officer, Asst. AD, & Director of Athletic Counseling
Professor Abigail Eiler, MSW ' 06, is a licensed clinical social worker and educator with more than 15 years of experience working in tribal and non-tribal communities across the country and in Canada. She deeply values teaching about social justice and implementing its principles into her clinical practice. She utilizes an anti-racist framework and makes intentional strides to address Privilege, Oppression, Diversity and Social Justice (PODS) theories, research, and practice central to her social work pedagogy. The conversation covers a wide range of topics from her professional work experience, to her journey to back to the athletic department, her views on social and racial justice as well as her perspective on purpose and everything between.