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Jessica H. Darrow
Associate Instructional Professor at University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
Jessica H. Darrow is an Associate Instructional Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.12 She also directs the Kiphart Scholars Program in Global Health & Social Development at the university.1
Academic Background and Research
Dr. Darrow received her A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.1 Her research focuses on:
- Institutional structures for refugee resettlement in the United States
- Impact of politics and social policy on refugee identity
- Organizational pressures faced by refugee resettlement agencies
She has presented numerous papers on topics related to refugee resettlement policies, client stereotyping, and resource allocation in refugee resettlement.1
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Dr. Darrow teaches across various areas of the curriculum, including:
- Core courses
- Social administration concentration
- Elective courses within the Kiphart Scholars Program
She recently received a grant from the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights to develop a new course on Climate Change and Human Mobility.1
Professional Experience
Outside of academia, Dr. Darrow has:
- Served as Executive Director of a small education-based non-profit organization in East and Southern Africa for five years
- Over two decades of experience with the Wieboldt Foundation, supporting local grassroots community organizing groups in Chicago1
Her expertise spans research, teaching, and practical experience in social work and policy.2
