Biography

Erica Vasquez is a Texas native with a deep commitment to social work. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) degree from Tarleton State University (Texas A&M University System), followed by a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Abilene Christian University. She went on to complete her Ph.D. in Social Work at Colorado State University.

Dr. Vasquez currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Work in the Social Work and Sociology Department at Lipscomb University. She also teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. She joined Lipscomb University's full-time faculty in the fall of 2024 after a three-year tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Social Work Department at Abilene Christian University, where she contributed to thesis committees and participated in various university committees.

Before her academic career, Dr. Vasquez spent over a decade practicing as a social worker. Her diverse experience spans home health, hospice, palliative care, both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and medical health, as well as the child welfare system in Texas and Colorado.

Her scholarly work includes publications on anti-human trafficking, mental health, medical social work, and interprofessional education. Dr. Vasquez is passionate about the social work profession, advocating for equitable treatment, and serving others with dedication and compassion.

Academic Degrees

• BSW in Social Work, Tarleton State University
• MSSW in Social Work, Abilene Christian University
• PH.D. in Social Work, Colorado State University