Dr. Aida Wells

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aida V. Wells is an accomplished clinical social worker and educator with a longstanding commitment to advancing culturally responsive health and mental health practices through direct service and academic leadership. With 25 years of experience in healthcare, Ms. Wells has worked in diverse clinical settings and has focused on multigenerational health, mental health, and the reduction of healthcare disparities. At Seattle Children’s Hospital, she played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of a patient navigator program aimed at enhancing engagement and retention of underserved Latino patients and families. In addition to her ongoing clinical practice as a grief and bereavement clinician, Ms. Wells has made significant contributions to social work education. Currently serving as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Office of Field Education, she leads the Social Work Practice with Latinx Communities traineeship, where she mentors and supports MSW students committed to serving Latino communities with culturally attuned social work practice. Ms. Wells earned her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. She has been a valued member of the University of Washington School of Social Work faculty since 2014 and is recognized for her leadership in developing and coordinating the Latinx Communities traineeship, exemplifying the integration of clinical excellence, cultural humility, and pedagogical innovation in social work education and practice.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.