Amy Peters

Amy Peters, a Certified Master Level Social Worker in the state of North Carolina, earned her MSW in 1995 at Fordham University and her BSW in 1994 at Marist College.  Ms. Peters currently serves as the Admissions Director and as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Work.  Ms. Peters previously served as the Assistant Field Director and faculty liaison for the North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative. Ms. Peters has completed presentations on national, state and local levels, in addition to having been an instructor at two community colleges. Prior to working in academia, Ms. Peters’ direct practice and administrative experience focused on advocacy, education, crisis intervention, and program development, serving victims of intimate partner violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and natural disasters. Ms. Peters’ previous board experience includes having served on the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board from 2014-2016 and the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Board from 2010-2013.