Maria Beam

Maria Beam, Ph.D, LMSW, serves as a Board Member for the LARA Social Work Board in Michigan since June 2024 and has been the Director of the Social Work Program and Director of Field Education and Student Supports at Oakland University since October 2009. Maria Beam is the founder and consultant at Maria Beam’s Evaluation and Consulting Services, established in November 2008. Previous positions include Contract Social Worker at International Social Service from April 2020 to April 2024 and Psychotherapist in Private Practice from November 2019 to July 2023. Earlier roles include Financial Stability Manager at United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Group Facilitator/Therapist at Macomb County Homeless Program. Maria Beam's academic background includes a Ph.D. from Oakland University, an MSW from Michigan State University, and a BA in Psychology from Michigan State University.