Mikaela Kozlowski, MSW serves as the Clinical Programs Manager at Healing Pathways Foundation. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 2025 and her Master of Social Work from Winthrop University in 2026.

Mikaela joined Healing Pathways Foundation as an MSW intern, where she gained hands-on clinical experience providing trauma-informed, strengths-based services under supervision while contributing to program planning, group facilitation, grant writing, advocacy, and organizational development. Her work quickly expanded beyond direct client care to include program implementation, policy development, strategic planning, and evaluation; helping in strengthening services that increase access to holistic mental health care for underserved communities.

Prior to joining Healing Pathways, Mikaela completed a field internship with the Children's Law Center at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law, where she supported research and policy initiatives addressing systemic gaps in education, healthcare, juvenile justice, and child welfare. These experiences reinforced her passion for understanding the systems that shape individual well-being and advocating for meaningful, sustainable change.

With a strong foundation in clinical practice, research, and policy, Mikaela is passionate about empowering youth and families through compassionate, evidence-informed care. She believes effective social work extends beyond the therapy room by designing programs, influencing policy, and building systems that create lasting opportunities for healing and resilience. As Clinical Programs Manager, she continues to support Healing Pathways Foundation's mission by advancing innovative programming, expanding access to care, and fostering community-centered solutions that promote long-term wellness.