Hoke, Mary

Dr. Mary Hoke is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and serves as a field liaison in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Concord University. She earned her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Kentucky, her Master of Social Work (MSW) from West Virginia University, and her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Mountain State University.

Dr. Hoke became a licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in 2013 and obtained her Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) credential in 2015. Before transitioning to academia, she spent several years in private practice, where she provided therapy for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Her academic experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor and Field Coordinator in the BSW program at the University of Charleston. Prior to joining Concord University, she also worked for five years as Director of Counseling and Outreach Programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. In that role, she provided direct counseling services, coordinated campus and community outreach initiatives, and managed crisis intervention services for students.

A dedicated advocate for the profession, Dr. Hoke is a long-standing member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and actively contributes to the Concord University Field Advisory Board.