Position:

Partnership Coordinator of Social Work

Contact Information:

mconteh@paloaltou.edu

Education:

Master of Social Work, Title IV-E (2015), California State University East Bay
Concentration: Children Youth and Family

Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Sacramento State University
Major: Child Development
Minor: Social Work
 

Biography:

Michaella Conteh, MSW, ASW is a Child Welfare Social Work Supervisor at Alameda County Children and Family Services. Michaella graduated from California State University East Bay with a Master of Social Work degree as a Title IV-E student. Michaella also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Sacramento State University. Michaella has worked in the child welfare field across a variety of specialty areas for nine years. 

In June 2021, Michaella published a book, How to Survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker, which she offers as an important resource for social workers considering the child welfare field. When not working as a Child Welfare Social Worker, she loves spending time with her husband and adorable daughters as well as extended families and friends. 

Michaella loves to travel, and her favorite place to visit is West Africa, especially Sierra Leone, her home, which she desperately misses. Michaella’s motto in life is, "Positive thinking leads to a positive outcome,” which she shares with students and supervisees.

Areas of Interest:

Areas of Interest: 
Child Welfare, Mental Health with Focus on Children and Youth, Family Relationships