Christine Saladino

Dr. Christine Saladino has devoted over 18 years to higher education, primarily in leadership roles. Throughout her career, she has successfully led the development and evaluation of social work programs, ensuring they meet professional standards and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation requirements. Dr. Saladino has experience teaching in both online and in-person settings. Previously, she served as the BSW Program Director at both Tennessee Wesleyan University and George Fox University.

Dr. Saladino is committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering learning environment that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent professional social workers. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Services from Capella University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida. Her professional practice experience is primarily in mental health and medical social work.

Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Dr. Saladino enjoys traveling, photography, spending time in nature, and attending live theatre and music concerts. She also loves taking walks with her two rescue dogs, Frisky and Cannoli.