Siena UNIVERSITY is honored to recognize the accomplishments of Carla J. Sofka, MSW, Ph.D. as the recipient of the 2024-2025 award.
For 25 years, Carla J. Sofka, MSW, Ph.D., has dedicated herself to serving Siena and its surrounding communities. Within the Social Work Department, Dr. Sofka has served as department chair, coordinator of field education, and an academic advisor. She has also co-chaired the Committee on Teaching and Faculty Development, served on the Judicial Board and Student Conduct Review Board, and served on the Jerome Walton Excellence in Teaching Committee. Dr. Sofka has intertwined service into her teaching and scholarship through student projects at the New York State Museum, St. Catherine’s Center for Children, and the Albany Rural Cemetery. She has taught her students that service is a lifelong endeavor.