Melissa Calnon
Assistant Clinical Professor
Melissa Calnon, LCSW, assistant clinical professor in the social work program, comes to University of the Pacific with a strong background in medical social work at academic medical centers in California and Oregon.
Vanessa Castle
Assistant Clinical Professor & Field Coordinator
Vanessa Castle, DHSc, MSW, is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Field Coordinator. She is dedicated to advancing affirming and inclusive social work education while fostering learning environments where LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and communities feel respected, supported, and safe.
Michelle Coble
Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor
Dr. Michelle Coble is a licensed clinical social worker with a Doctor of Health Science degree and has worked in community behavioral health since 2016. Her clinical background includes integrated behavioral health, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and program development.
Annette DePauli
Assistant Clinical Professor & Field Coordinator
Annette DePauli, MSW, LCSW, is a full-time associate faculty member and a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 40 years of experience in healthcare, homelessness services, aging, children services, behavioral health and educating future leaders.
Nurit Fischer-Shemer
ASSISSTANT CLINICAL PROFESSOR COORDINATOR FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Dr. Nurit Fischer-Shemer, assistant clinical professor in the social work program, is a social work educator specializing in generational historical trauma among individuals, families, and communities.
Amanda Gibson
Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor
Amanda Gibson is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, and speaker with 25 years of experience. She treats adults and families in the areas of child welfare, domestic violence, trauma, chronic health, and mental health and wellness.
Edgar Hernandez
Asst. Clinical Professor
Edgar is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Master of Social Work Program at Pacific, where he has been teaching as a faculty member since 2021.
Amelia Mahan
Assistant Clinical Professor
Amelia Mahan, DSW, LCSW, serves on the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Council on Environmental Justice and Human Rights (CEJHR) and has over 20 years of social work experience, primarily in healthcare settings in North Carolina and California.
Dyane Medina
Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor
Dyane Medina, LCSW, JD, is a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor in the social work program, brings extensive experience in medical social work, behavioral health, policy, and systems advocacy to her teaching and clinical practice.
