Who We Are
Vision
Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS) offers a safe and welcoming space, connection to resources, and judgment-free guidance to Emory students as they develop in their roles as contributing members of society.
Mission
SCMIS is a resource for students experiencing barriers to their success. We do this utilizing case management best practices to connect students to services and collaborate with partners to foster a caring campus community. Our office provides support from assistance with basic needs to crisis intervention to empower students in their holistic growth and development during their Emory experience.
Adrienne Bryant Smith, LCSW
Director
Adrienne Bryant Smith (she/her) has worked in Emory Campus Life for five years and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Social Services. While at Emory, she has participated and facilitated several Care committees and enjoys collaborating with campus partners. She is an alumnus of Auburn University in Alabama and earned a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. She has a passion for higher education, promoting mental health support, and healthy self-care practices. Adrienne’s interests include personal and professional development, fitness, anxiety, and mood disorders. She utilizes a strengths-based perspective and believes in working collaboratively with students to help them move towards their goals. Outside of work, Adrienne enjoys spending time with family, festivals in the city and trying new restaurants.
Krystal Hodge, MSW
Case Manager
Krystal Hodge (she/her) received her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and entered the field of social services to be part of witnessing individuals transform their challenges into their testimony. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 7-year-old Morkie (half Maltese, half Yorkie). Working out, traveling, and binge-watching shows on Hulu and Netflix are among some of her favorite things to do. Krystal is happy to be at Emory and looks forward to meeting you!
Elaine Miller, MA NBC-HWC
Case Manager
Elaine Miller (she/her) is a proud Emory '16C and Boston College alumna (MA in Higher Education Administration). Fun fact - both school's mascots are the Eagles! Before joining SCMIS, she spent years working in health promotion and has a public health approach to student well-being. She is a board-certified health coach and in her free time you can find her exploring Atlanta's food & drink scene, kickboxing, and consuming all the media (tv, books, music, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
Katie Houk, LMSW
Case Manager
Katie Houk (she/her) joined the Emory SCMIS team in fall of 2020. Katie completed her undergrad at Auburn University and earned her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Katie strongly believes in the inherent dignity and worth of all people and is an advocate for student mental and physical wellness, as well as for healthy boundaries between academic and personal life. Katie is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia and loves spending her free time adventuring with her family and two Great Danes. Katie is always looking for good book recommendations, enjoys art and photography, and loves to cook (and eat!).
Amanda Trubetskoy, MSW
Case Manager
Amanda Trubetskoy (she/her) received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Jump Around Badgers!). Amanda has lived in Atlanta since 2013 and cannot imagine returning to the cold North. Prior to joining Emory, Amanda worked at the Atlanta Community Food Bank and is now passionate about expanding Emory's food security efforts. Outside of her work supporting students, you can find Amanda reading, baking extravagant cakes for no reason, teaching her puppy new tricks, or planning where to travel next.