Bridget Colacchio

Bridget, who holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, is a passionate advocate for Jesuit education with deep roots at the university, where she has been a staff member since 2007. With a background in clinical social work and a focus on anti-oppressive and student-centered learning, she supports faculty, staff, and graduate students in promoting teaching excellence. Her personal research centers on the well-being of systems-impacted youth, particularly those in foster care. Bridget's commitment to the Pedagogy of Justice is evident in both her work with the FCIP team and her instruction in Loyola’s School of Social Work.