Michael Cronin

Michael Cronin earned his PhD in Social Work at Yeshiva University in May 2005. He is delighted to have joined the contributing faculty at Walden teaching in the MSW program. Dr. Cronin was a Fulbright Scholar in Ukraine, based at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and the Ukrainian National Red Cross in 2019-2020.

Dr. Cronin serves in a leadership capacity to several domestic and international organizations. He is a Disaster Mental Health response leader for the American Red Cross locally, nationally, and internationally. For 30 years, Dr. Cronin led a team to raise global awareness about social issues, including aging, the family, health and mental health, social development, status of women, youth and human rights as the United Nations Commissioner for North America for the International Federation of Social Workers.

Courses Taught

SOCWK 6361 - Social Policy Analysis & Advocacy

SOCWK 6051 - Diversity, Human Rights and Social Justice

Education

PhD, Yeshiva University

MS, Columbia University

BA, Northeastern University

Public Service

American Red Cross, Volunteer - New York

Fulbright Scholar Program, Volunteer -

Awards / Honors

Leadership Award, American Red Cross in Greater New York, 2010

Publications

Cronin, M. (2023). Voices from the Field: International Advocacy at the United Nation.

Cronin, M. (2018). Social work, social justice, and a sustainable environment.

Presentations

Cronin, M. (2023). Contradictions between the Ukrainian Constitution and Marshall Law. . Monmouth University

Cronin, M., Mama, R. (2023). IFSW at the UN . International Federation of Social Workers, North American Region

Cronin, M. (2023). Inspirational Leadership in Social Work. Monmouth University

Cronin, M. (2020). Sharing of Best Practices in Mental Health during Crisis and Disasters. National University of Civil Defense

Cronin, M. (2023). When Death Comes to a Disaster: Compassionate Presence . American Red Cross-Greater New York Region