Biography
Dr. Amanda Hassan is the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Texas Arlington School of Social Work. Dr. Hassan earned a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) at Tulane University School of Social Work in Fall 2021. She also earned a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) at Tulane University School of Social Work in 2007 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana in 2004. Prior to her career in higher education, Dr. Hassan worked as a social worker for inpatient and outpatient mental health hospital and medical social work programs. Dr. Hassan was a specialist in case management and mental health for over 8 years until she found her passion for academia in 2011. Her higher education career begin at Delgado Community College in New Orleans where she was the Disability Services Coordinator. After 5 years there, she transitioned to a new position at Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business where she was an Academic Coordinator. In 2018, she was hired as a Senior Academic Advisor at Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). She quickly blossomed there and was promoted only a few months later to Director of Academic Advising. Additionally, Dr. Hassan loves to teach and taught career development and life skills courses from 2013-2021 at both Delgado and Tulane. She also has been teaching a health and wellness Gender-Based Issues in Health course since Fall 2019 at Tulane. She has also taught a Global Health course as well. Dr. Hassan is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion and completed a certificate in Anti-Racism Leadership at Tulane's Anti-Racism Leadership Program in Fall 2021.
Dr. Hassan has an entrepreneur spirit. She previously owned an arts and crafts & event planning business. Currently, it is still a hobby for her and she decorates second line umbrellas.
Dr. Hassan was born and raised in New Orleans, LA., but recently relocated to Dallas, TX. She has an incredibly smart and energetic son, Aiden.
What are your favorite activities when you are not working?
When I am not working I love to hang out with my son. We go to the movies, the park and other fun places. I also enjoy spending time with my partner, friends, cooking, baking and doing arts and crafts.
What's the first career you dreamed of having as a child?
I wanted to be a pediatrician when I was a child and as a teenager wanted to be a pharmacist. While I ended up in the field of social work and higher education, my love for science still maintained in my studies as an undergraduate in the psychology/science track.
Who has influenced you most in life?
My mom has influenced me the most. She is a very strong woman and was dedicated to me and my brother. She has always taught me to be myself and to not be afraid to try things and to never give up. She has instilled in me that it is never too late for anything and has pushed me to become the woman I am today. I am so grateful for the woman she is and strive to be as strong as she is.