Susan J. Roll

Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 1991
M.S.W., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1998
Ph.D., University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2010 

Susan is new to the School of Social Work having most recently been on the faculty at the University of Maryland. 

Susan’s teaching and research focus on exploring the complicated web of family, work and community life and how to build programs and policies with the ultimate goal of supporting families to be financially stable.    Her primary research interests are in housing, child care and welfare policy.  Prior to pursuing her PhD, Susan was a social work administrator in domestic violence and women’s health for 10 years.  Susan teaches masters and undergraduate courses on policy, community, and diversity.  She is deeply committed to social work in policy and community practice.  

Susan J. Roll, PhD

Assistant Professor

Butte 513

530-898-4275

sroll@csuchico.edu