Titles and Organizations
Assistant Director of Practicum Education, Social Work
Contact Information
Email: elaster@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-6142
Biography
Liz Laster joined the faculty in Summer 2022 as Assistant Director of Practicum Education. Prior to joining the department of social work, Liz worked as a school social worker with Fairfax County Public schools as well as with therapeutic foster care in Washington, DC. Ms. Laster received her Master’s Degree from Catholic University and has trained in trauma-informed practices.
Awards
- Fellowship - Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (DC LEND), August 2011 (Children’s National Medical Center)
Degrees
- Master of Social Work, The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC)
- Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, Point Park University (Pittsburgh, PA)