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John Wallace, Dave E. Epperson Chair and Professor of Social Work, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. The academy is a society of distinguished scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in social work and social welfare through work that advances social good.

Wallace does this in a number of ways, particularly in Homewood, the neighborhood in which he was born and raised. He is a co-founder of the and board president of Operation Better Block, both of which use community-based research to improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable city residents. His (PACS) program enriches the education of Westinghouse High School students. Through PACS, members of a group of teenaged Justice Scholars are taking 51��Ʒ��Ƶ courses, visiting 51��Ʒ��Ƶ for college-prep workshops and engaging in community service.

Wallace, also the pastor of Bible Center Church in Homewood, helped launch the coffee shop in Homewood two years ago, partners with colleagues in business and engineering to lead the Direct Curent  (HEaRT) initiative and plays a key role with programming at 51��Ʒ��Ƶ’s .

“I am humbled to have been inducted into the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare,” said Wallace. “Having my work recognized by such an accomplished group of scholars is truly an honor.”