Horn Excellence in Research: Ingrid Weiss Slikkers

Associate Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work; Executive Director, International Center for Trauma Education & Care

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Ingrid Slikkers is an associate professor of social work at Andrews University and the executive director of the International Center for Trauma Education & Care. Since joining the School of Social Work in 2016, she has helped strengthen a trauma-informed approach across the curriculum and has supported students and interns in practicum settings with skill, care and consistency.

Students and colleagues describe Ingrid as an exceptional teacher and mentor who brings real-world clinical insight into the classroom and writing, modeling trauma-informed practice. One former student shared: “Ingrid has been an excellent professor, a phenomenal mentor, an exemplary social worker, a wonderful supervisor, a joy to work with. … She has always kept her students’ best interests foremost and has modeled a trauma-informed approach to all her interactions.”

Grounded in deep commitment to culturally responsive care, her leadership and service continue to shape students, strengthen colleagues and advance trauma-informed education at the University and beyond. Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your talents, your research excellence and your collaborative spirit with Andrews University and the College of Arts & Sciences.