Taniko King-Jordan

Dr. Taniko King-Jordan, a dedicated advocate for social justice and equity, was born and raised in Sacramento, California. As a Licensed Master’s Leveled Social Worker (LMSW), her professional journey has been marked by a profound commitment to addressing intersectionality and social disparities that impact the development of communities of color.
With over a decade of experience in cross-cultural clinical and community practice, Dr. King-Jordan has been a catalyst for positive change in the lives of adolescents, young adults, and families. Her dynamic career spans both government and non-profit sectors, as well as the higher education sector where she has provided invaluable services and advocacy, empowering individuals to find their voice in the face of challenges.
Dr. King-Jordan approaches the field of social work with a keen awareness of its complexities, working tirelessly to champion social justice and reciprocity for disenfranchised groups. In addition to her impactful practice, she has served as a full-time faculty member for the past seven years, offering her expertise across the curriculum at both the BSW and MSW levels.
Recognizing her outstanding contributions, the Council of Social Work Education honored Dr. King-Jordan by selecting her for the prestigious Program Director Academy in 2017, acknowledging her leadership and dedication to advancing the field.
Dr. King-Jordan's research interests encompass a broad spectrum of social justice implications for marginalized groups. Her focus includes but is not limited to child welfare, emerging foster youth of color, at-risk youth, equity in leadership, women of color, and restorative justice. Her commitment to exploring these critical areas reflects her dedication to creating positive change on both individual and systemic levels.
Dr. King-Jordan earned her Doctor of Social Work from the School of Public Service Leadership at Capella University in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to this, she completed her Masters of Social Work and Bachelors of Art in Social Work at the Department of Social Work, California State University, Sacramento, CA.
In summary, Dr. Taniko King-Jordan's life and work stand as a testament to her unwavering commitment to social justice, leadership, and advocacy for those whose voices often go unheard.

Education

PhD, Capella University

MA, California State University-Sacramento

BA, California State University-Sacramento

Public Service

County Integrated Response Management Office, Participant - Cibolo

SWDE Virtual Conference, Committee Member - San Antonio

Publications

King-Jordan, T. (2024). Can the business-oriented higher education environment compromise the integrity of social work education? An exploratory study of faculty perspectives. International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics

King-Jordan, T. (2021). Dismantling White Supremacy in Social Work Education. Advances in Social Work

King-Jordan, T. (2023). Relentless Resilience: Recognizing and Reinforcing Inner Strength.

King-Jordan, T. (2020). Women and power: Exploring the intersections of Race/ethnicity and culture.

King-Jordan, T. (2022). Authenticity: A Social Work Perspective.

Presentations

King-Jordan, T. (2023). Rising from Desolation: An Ethnographic Perspective to Overcoming Abandonment, Rejection, and Embracing Restoration.

King-Jordan, T. (2023). The intersections of Mental and Physical Wellness.

King-Jordan, T. (2019). Cultural Competency and Social Work Practice: A Case Study with Burmese Immigrant Families.

King-Jordan, T. (2019). Students Prepared to Lead: Cultural Competence, Preparedness, and Social Justice.

King-Jordan, T. (2021). Ethical Dilemmas for Youth Transitioning from the Child Welfare System: A Social Work Perspective. GainWel Counseling Services

King-Jordan, T. (2019). Up the Leadership Ladder: Experiences of Women of Color with power, race/ethnicity, and culture,.

King-Jordan, T. (2021). Women and Power: Exploring the Intersections of Race/Ethnicity and culture .

King-Jordan, T. (2019). Up the Leadership Ladder: Experiences of Women of Color with power, race/ethnicity, and culture,.