Mary Ann Jacobs

Mary Ann Jacobs serves as the Chair of American Indian Studies at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke since 2007, where responsibilities include faculty evaluation and program planning. In addition to this role, Mary Ann is also a Professor at UNC Pembroke, having joined the institution in August 2007. Prior experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor at San Diego State University from 2005 to 2007, focusing on teaching, research, publication, and community service. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Social Service Administration with a focus on Child Welfare Policy from the University of Chicago, a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach, and both a Master of Education in School Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.