Matthias Naleppa holds an MSW from the Catholic School of Social Work in Munich Germany
                                                and a PhD in Social Welfare from the State University of New York at Albany. He teaches
                                                in the research and practice sequences of the BSW and MSW programs. Dr. Naleppa鈥檚
                                                practice experience is in international social work, working with older adults, and
                                                case management. His past research has focused on short-term treatment, case management,
                                                and geriatric social work. His current scholarship focuses on older adults retiring
                                                in RV campers and photography in social work. Matthias Naleppa enjoys the outdoors
                                                (hiking, biking, skiing), playing music, and travelling.