Assistant Professor
MSU-Denver, United States
Lori Darnel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver teaching in the Macro Content Area. Starting at MSU Denver in 2013, Ms. Darnel was an adjunct at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work since 1999. Combining a theoretical knowledge with practical experience, Ms. Darnel focuses on teaching advocacy skills and interdisciplinary education with an emphasis on legal issues and policy.
Ms. Darnel is a native of Colorado and received both her Juris Doctorate and Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver. She has dedicated her career to advocacy including at risk youth, families and senior populations. Starting her career at the Denver District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor and then moving into the non-profit sector with nonprofit management, Ms. Darnel has continuously integrated the practice of law with social work. Prior to coming to MSU Denver, Ms. Darnel practiced law extensively in criminal, juvenile and family law areas. In addition, Ms. Darnel practiced social work in the area of aging through ombudsman work in long-term care, truancy through program development for school districts and judicial districts, as well as non-profit management.
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Friday, November 11, 2022
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM