Faculty
Our professors are distinguished scholars, active researchers, published writers, and faithful Christians who demonstrate what it means to be both Christ-followers and leaders in their academic fields. As mentors and role models, they play a huge role in the integration of faith and learning at Bethel.
Department Chair
Eydie Dyke-Shypulski
Professor of Social Work | eydie-shypulski@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015
Dr. Eydie Dyke-Shypulski (LICSW) has served as the chair of the Department of Social Work at Bethel University, MSW program director, and professor of social work.
Faculty
Stacy Hepburn
Assistant Professor of Social Work | sth68447@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024
Ms. Hepburn was born and raised in New York. Practicing as a clinician in New York City developed her skills as a clinical social worker. She received a Bachelor's in Social Work from SUNY College at Brockport and a Master's in Social Work from New York University. Growing up in a diverse neighborhood as a first-generation American influenced her passion for community and relationships with various people. She completed her first social work field placement in San Jose, Costa Rica, where sh. . . read more.
Minyoung Lim
Assistant Professor of Social Work | minyoung-lim@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021
Minyoung Lim is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Bethel University. She holds an MSW from University of Pittsburgh and PhD in Social Work from Indiana University. Minyoung has diverse practice experience from micro to macro including social work research in government and direct practice in Aging.
Nick Zeimet
Assistant Professor of Social Work | nick-zeimet@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021
Nick is a clinical social worker with more than 10 years of psychotherapy and community social work experience. He volunteers with Mount Sinai Human Rights Program conducting remote evaluations for those seeking asylum in the United States. He is the past President of SAMS - MN Chapter (Syrian American Medical Society) and Mental Health Committee member of SAMS - national. He was lead coordinator of the first SAMS Mental Health Psychosocial Support report and in 2019 led a mental health mis. . . read more.
Adjunct Faculty
Tiana Krueger
Adjunct Professor of Social Work | tin53748@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022
Tiana has practiced in a variety of social work settings including domestic violence, housing stabilization, child protection early intervention, youth programming, refugee resettlement, and parenting education. She is currently employed as a child protection case manager working with children and families to safely have children reunite with parents or stay in their homes. Tiana has also assisted with the accreditation and reaccreditation processes for the BSW and MSW programs at Bethel. . . . read more.
Corey Tolliver Sr.
Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | c-tolliver@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Corey currently serves as the Director of Operations and Clinical Lead for Life Services Mental Health Agency in Richmond, Virginia. As Director of Operations, Corey implements strategies and plans to service the homeless community suffering from increased mental health symptoms, chronic homelessness, and limited support from family and friends. Corey has implemented community assistance programs and workshops for professionals on self-care and building healthy relationships with those in t. . . read more.
Jennifer Henson
Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | jch47677@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Jennifer Henson, LMSW is a therapist at Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Waco, Texas. She holds an MSW and a PhD (ABD) in Social Work from Baylor University. Jennifer has practice experience from micro to macro including policy and social work research in clinical practice with clients with an autism diagnosis.
Emeritus/Emerita Faculty
John Bower
Professor of Social Work Emeritus | j-bower@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1978
Professor of Social Work Emeritus
Samuel Zalanga
Professor of Social Work Emeritus | szalanga@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1999
Zalanga's doctoral fieldwork focused on the comparative role of ruling elite coalitions in development policy formulation and implementation in Malaysia and Nigeria. He specifically studied the process and politics of neoliberal economic reforms and implementation in the two countries as part of a broader global political-economic issue of the relative role of states and the market in the contemporary incarnation of global capitalism. Zalanga grew up in the rural, social margins, and peri. . . read more.
