Dr. Kimberly Toler
Dr. Kimberly Toler
Associate Professor of Social Work
Arts and Sciences
Social Work, Public Policy & Politics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Kimberly Toler joins the School of Arts and Sciences as Associate Professor of Social Work and Assistant Director of Field Education. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, working primarily during the past three decades in the field of child welfare, adoption, public policy, and human services administration. Her social work teaching focus is Social Welfare Policy, Diversity, Child Abuse, and Field Practicum education.
Dr. Toler earned her BSW and MSW from The Ohio State University and her DSW from Walden University. Her appointment is at the online campus. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting historical sites and international travel.
Education History
2019 - Doctor of Social Work, Walden University
- Dissertation: Opiate Addiction in Ohio: Social workers and addiction counselors’ perception of trauma, health, wellbeing, and bio/psycho/social as risk factors.
1991 - Master of Social Work, The Ohio State University
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Concentration: Public Policy
1988 - BA in Social Work, The Ohio State University
- Concentration: Child Welfare/Adoption
Professional Experience
1991 – 2021: Child Welfare Administrator, Franklin County Children Services
Education History
2019 - Doctor of Social Work, Walden University
- Dissertation: Opiate Addiction in Ohio: Social workers and addiction counselors’ perception of trauma, health, wellbeing, and bio/psycho/social as risk factors.
1991 - Master of Social Work, The Ohio State University
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Concentration: Public Policy
1988 - BA in Social Work, The Ohio State University
- Concentration: Child Welfare/Adoption
Professional Experience
1991 – 2021: Child Welfare Administrator, Franklin County Children Services
Related Programs
Social Work
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