Susan G Lettera
Instructor of Practice
sglettera@marywood.edu
School of Social Work
Courses taught:
Pract V: Adm in SW SW-505Fld Ed Exp III: Advanced Prac Client Systems Concentn SW-595
Social Policy Advocacy SW-802
Spiritual and Religious Dimensions of Social Work Practice SW-920
Sue Lettera, MSW
Sue is the MSW Program Coordinator in the Lehigh Valley. She has been a practicing Social Worker/Administrator for over 36 years. She earned her Bachelor's of Social Work/Minor in Sociology Degree from Marywood College and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Widener University. She has completed graduate work toward a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Kutztown University, along with numerous training/continuing education credits over the last 36 years. Sue started her PhD journey in January 2024.
Sue is a certified Trauma Trainer, QPR and YMHFA Instructor and recently was awarded a Certification in High Performance Leadership from NACo's High Performance Leadership Academy. Sue teaches SW 505 - Administration in Social Work and SW 802 - Social Policy Advocacy.
From 1987-2001, Sue worked in residential/day treatment settings serving children/adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism. Beginning in 2001, she joined the staff at Lehigh County Children and Youth Services where she primarily worked in in-take/assessment services and specialized in Family Group Decision Making/Family Finding. In 2016, Sue was promoted to the Lehigh County's CASSP Coordinator position and in 2018 promoted to the Lehigh County Integrated Services Director position. Sue retired from Lehigh County on September 1, 2023.
Sue is an Executive Team Member of Resilient Lehigh Valley - “a cross-sector, collective-impact effort dedicated to increasing youth resiliency through creating a trauma-informed and resilient community” (https://resilientlehighvalley.org/). Sue is also a member of the Higher Education Suicide Prevention Coalition, the Lehigh County Suicide Prevention Coalition where she is also a member of the L.O.S.S. Team. Finally, Sue is member of the Board of Directors for Aevidum, a non-profit organization that empowers youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide and other issues facing teens” (https://aevidum.org/).
Sue lives in the Lehigh Valley. She is the mother of a current Marywood student, a current Kutztown University student and 2 cats. Sue loves the outdoors and Star Trek !!
Lea Dougherty, MSW, LSW
Lea Dougherty graduated from Marywood University (BSW and MSW). She worked in
several social service agencies over the last 30 years including United Neighborhood Centers,
Women’s Resource Center, Diana T. Myers and Associates Consulting and Amy Clark and
Associates. Lea worked with persons with behavioral health, intellectual impairments, persons
with HIV, military families, homeless persons, batterers, survivors of abuse, at-risk teens,
community organizing, psychoeducational and counseling groups, persons in recovery and others throughout my career. Lea never took the attitude that she didn’t want to or couldn’t work with someone.
Lea has been teaching social work classes at Marywood since 1995. She also taught
counseling classes at the University of Scranton from 2004-2021. Since 2021, she has been
teaching in BSW Program at Marywood University and is currently the Field Director. During
her 30-year social work career Lea has done both direct service work with individuals, groups,
communities, and grant writing. She has written over 100 grant applications for funding at the
Federal, State, and Local levels. Grants have ranged from $500 to over $11,000,000. Lea has
done program evaluation for grant funded programs and has been an external auditor for other
organizations.
Between 2012-2018 Lea was a foster parent in Lackawanna County and she had 28 youth
live with her. She became Legal Guardian to one and adopted another. God definitely placed
these youth in her life for a reason. Lea has three dogs and a cat. She volunteers at a Food
Pantry and an Animal Rescue Transport. Her life is guided by a quote from Margaret Mead:
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,
it is the only thing that ever has.
Christina Kulp, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Christina Kulp, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is an enthusiastic educator as evidenced by her Assistant Professor position at Marywood University School of Social Work and her role as a guest lecturer at various institutions. She also serves as the Field Director for Marywood University School of Social Work, and enjoys coordinating, matching, and guiding the field experience opportunities for the next generation of social work professionals.
Prior to coming to Marywood University full time, Christina specialized in hospice, palliative care, and bereavement counseling. With a master’s degree in social work from Marywood University and ongoing pursuit of a Doctorate in Social Work, Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her roles. She is a certified Advance Palliative Hospice Social Worker, has a post-graduate certification in Gerontology, and holds licenses as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
An active member of numerous professional organizations, including NASW, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network, and the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work, Christina is dedicated to staying current in her field. She has presented at conferences relating to a variety of medical social work, including an interprofessional approach to patient care, and contributed to publications on topics such as grief counseling and Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through her tireless dedication and expertise, Christina Kulp continues to positively impact the lives of those she serves, embodying the values of compassion, advocacy, and excellence in social work practice.
Sue is the MSW Program Coordinator in the Lehigh Valley. She has been a practicing Social Worker/Administrator for over 36 years. She earned her Bachelor's of Social Work/Minor in Sociology Degree from Marywood College and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Widener University. She has completed graduate work toward a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Kutztown University, along with numerous training/continuing education credits over the last 36 years. Sue started her PhD journey in January 2024.
Sue is a certified Trauma Trainer, QPR and YMHFA Instructor and recently was awarded a Certification in High Performance Leadership from NACo's High Performance Leadership Academy. Sue teaches SW 505 - Administration in Social Work and SW 802 - Social Policy Advocacy.
From 1987-2001, Sue worked in residential/day treatment settings serving children/adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism. Beginning in 2001, she joined the staff at Lehigh County Children and Youth Services where she primarily worked in in-take/assessment services and specialized in Family Group Decision Making/Family Finding. In 2016, Sue was promoted to the Lehigh County's CASSP Coordinator position and in 2018 promoted to the Lehigh County Integrated Services Director position. Sue retired from Lehigh County on September 1, 2023.
Sue is an Executive Team Member of Resilient Lehigh Valley - “a cross-sector, collective-impact effort dedicated to increasing youth resiliency through creating a trauma-informed and resilient community” (https://resilientlehighvalley.org/). Sue is also a member of the Higher Education Suicide Prevention Coalition, the Lehigh County Suicide Prevention Coalition where she is also a member of the L.O.S.S. Team. Finally, Sue is member of the Board of Directors for Aevidum, a non-profit organization that empowers youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide and other issues facing teens” (https://aevidum.org/).
Sue lives in the Lehigh Valley. She is the mother of a current Marywood student, a current Kutztown University student and 2 cats. Sue loves the outdoors and Star Trek !!
Lea Dougherty, MSW, LSW
Lea Dougherty graduated from Marywood University (BSW and MSW). She worked in
several social service agencies over the last 30 years including United Neighborhood Centers,
Women’s Resource Center, Diana T. Myers and Associates Consulting and Amy Clark and
Associates. Lea worked with persons with behavioral health, intellectual impairments, persons
with HIV, military families, homeless persons, batterers, survivors of abuse, at-risk teens,
community organizing, psychoeducational and counseling groups, persons in recovery and others throughout my career. Lea never took the attitude that she didn’t want to or couldn’t work with someone.
Lea has been teaching social work classes at Marywood since 1995. She also taught
counseling classes at the University of Scranton from 2004-2021. Since 2021, she has been
teaching in BSW Program at Marywood University and is currently the Field Director. During
her 30-year social work career Lea has done both direct service work with individuals, groups,
communities, and grant writing. She has written over 100 grant applications for funding at the
Federal, State, and Local levels. Grants have ranged from $500 to over $11,000,000. Lea has
done program evaluation for grant funded programs and has been an external auditor for other
organizations.
Between 2012-2018 Lea was a foster parent in Lackawanna County and she had 28 youth
live with her. She became Legal Guardian to one and adopted another. God definitely placed
these youth in her life for a reason. Lea has three dogs and a cat. She volunteers at a Food
Pantry and an Animal Rescue Transport. Her life is guided by a quote from Margaret Mead:
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,
it is the only thing that ever has.
Christina Kulp, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Christina Kulp, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is an enthusiastic educator as evidenced by her Assistant Professor position at Marywood University School of Social Work and her role as a guest lecturer at various institutions. She also serves as the Field Director for Marywood University School of Social Work, and enjoys coordinating, matching, and guiding the field experience opportunities for the next generation of social work professionals.
Prior to coming to Marywood University full time, Christina specialized in hospice, palliative care, and bereavement counseling. With a master’s degree in social work from Marywood University and ongoing pursuit of a Doctorate in Social Work, Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her roles. She is a certified Advance Palliative Hospice Social Worker, has a post-graduate certification in Gerontology, and holds licenses as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
An active member of numerous professional organizations, including NASW, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network, and the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work, Christina is dedicated to staying current in her field. She has presented at conferences relating to a variety of medical social work, including an interprofessional approach to patient care, and contributed to publications on topics such as grief counseling and Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through her tireless dedication and expertise, Christina Kulp continues to positively impact the lives of those she serves, embodying the values of compassion, advocacy, and excellence in social work practice.