Mrs. Sloane Hawes

Sloane Hawes, MSW (she/her) is the Assistant Director of Research at the Institute for Human–Animal Connection at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. She manages a social science research agenda examining how animal welfare challenges intersect with human social and environmental justice issues. She earned her MSW and Animal-Assisted Social Work certificate from the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work and completed her undergraduate coursework at University of San Diego, receiving a BA in Ethnic Studies and Psychology. She also holds a certificate in Animal Shelter Management from University of Pacific. Her research interests include: One Health (Traditional Ecological Knowledge), community-based participatory research methods, restorative justice, and community capacity building (decolonization/sovereignty).