Laura Quiros is an associate professor in Social Work and Child Advocacy and the author of  Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion into Trauma-Informed Social Work (Routledge). While at Adelphi, Prof. Quiros received the 2021 Award for Excellence in Teaching Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (SJEDI), reflecting her demonstrated commitment to SJEDI in the classroom. Her research and scholarly interests focus on trauma informed care through a social justice lens and the social construction of racial and ethnic identity. As a woman of color from a multicultural background, Professor Quiros leverages her experiences, relationship building, and clinical skills to foster connections, inclusion, and empathic accountability.