Linda Ello

Linda Ello
  • Associate Professor
  • Department: Social Work Graduate
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: LEllo@wcupa.edu

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree – BA – Social Welfare, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Master’s Degree – MSW – Social Work, The University of Iowa
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. – Social Work, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Research Interests

gerontologymedical social worktherapeutic communication practicesmental health

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Biography

Dr. Ello's work focuses on gerontology and research. She has an extensive and varied range of clinical experiences. Dr. Ello worked as a licensed clinical social worker for many years in a private psychiatric hospital, a community mental health center, and in private practice. She provided inpatient and outpatient services to individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Ello has been the chair of the research content area in the MSW Program for the past 11 years. She is currently working on a research initiative regarding infusing gerontology content into all MSW foundation courses.

Contact Information

Phone: 610-738-3593