Ericka Echavarria, LMSW, JD, is an Associate Director of Field Education and Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work. She is dedicated to preparing social work professionals for justice-based practice, emphasizing a lens of power, race, oppression, and privilege. Ericka also incorporates contemplative practices for self-care and self-awareness, social justice advocacy, and ethical professionalism.
Before her role at CSSW, Ericka worked as a mitigation specialist and sentencing advocate, supporting clients in complex legal cases. She also served youth, children, and families in community-based agencies. With a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School, Ericka brings a diverse skill set to her work. As an Afro-Dominican mother and caregiver, she aims to inspire future social workers while leaving a legacy of love, courage, hope, and compassion.
Find out more about her work here.
