Matteo Undici

Coordinator of Practicum Education and Lecturer of Social Work

Bio

Matteo joined the Social Work faculty in 2024 after three semesters as an adjunct instructor and ten years as a clinical counselor at Marist. Matteo specializes in teaching BSW Practicum courses and has relevant experience working in residential treatment centers, outpatient mental health services, public and private K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, community-based programs, training, consulting, and private practice psychotherapy. Matteo鈥檚 interests center on integrative and inclusive approaches for individual wellness and systemic balance based on holistic health practices, global wisdom traditions, and meaningful interactions with the natural world.

Matteo is a founding member of the Marist Mindfulness Collective and the faculty advisor to the Marist Mindfulness Club. Matteo is also a founding member of Hudson River Playback Theatre, Inc., a trainer for the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, a volunteer for the Maya Gold Foundation and the O+ Festival Clinic, an animal sanctuary board member, and a certified yoga teacher.  Languages: English/Italiano/Espa帽ol/Basic ASL

Education

MSW, Social Work, Adelphi University, 1999
BA, Art, Colby College, 1994

Research Interests / Areas of Focus

Experiential Learning, Expressive Arts, Somatic Practices, Applied Mindfulness, Clinical Supervision, Intersectional Trauma, and Collective Resilience. 

Professional Licensure and Certification

NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSWR) 
NYS Permanent Certified School Social Worker (CSSW)
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

Awards and Honors

Rita Paprin Memorial Community Organizing Scholarship (1999). Adelphi University School of Social Work

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Contact Information

Academic School

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Office

Dyson 3014

Email

matteo.undici@Marist.edu

Phone

(845) 575-3000 ext. 2092