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Iris Gonzalez-Thrash joined the full-time teaching faculty at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in 2000, initially serving as an adjunct professor and a member of the practicum faculty. Currently, Gonzalez teaches clinical classes in the foundation years of advanced programs. She is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, including more than 23 years of teaching graduate social work courses. Gonzalez specializes in various areas of clinical practice, including trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotherapies, and evidence-based practices. Her academic contributions include awards such as the Jane Addams Award from USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in 2022. She has co-authored significant research articles concerning disorders like Barth syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy, focusing on genetic mutations, diagnostic complexities, and clinical implications. Through her extensive teaching and clinical experience, she actively contributes to the field of social work education and practice, aiming to prepare future professionals for complex clinical challenges.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work • Los Angeles, CA
Joined as a full-time faculty member to teach clinical courses in the Master's program.
GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.