Dr. Pia J. Hargrove

"Great professor , better human"

"Great organizer and creative thinker with a passion for her work."

"The most prepared, caring and genuine human being I’ve ever met in my life"

"In July 2024, Dr. Pia Hargrove said to me, “We connect deepest in our biggest joys and our biggest pains.” I took note of those words because they revealed something fundamental about what Dr. Hargrove values most: deep human connection.

Whether she is creating legacies through community work, reflecting beauty through writing and blogging, contributing to neighborhood business development​ and organization, engaging ​in political pragmatism, or recontextualizing the value of ​work as her familial ​endowment, that commitment to ​profound human connection is consistently present.

Pia cares deeply about people, community, history, and the stories that shape how we understand one another. What distinguishes her is her ability to see the relationship between an individual's experience and the larger social, cultural, and historical context surrounding it. She does not simply participate in community​, she cultivates it.

I would recommend Dr. Pia Hargrove to an organization seeking someone who brings thoughtfulness, integrity, cultural awareness, relationship-building, and a sincere commitment to people. She has a ​unique ability to transform connection into meaningful engagement, and I believe that quality ​is an asset ​in this global climate."

"Pia is professional and extremely heart felt. She does everything with love and understanding. Pia has taught many not just her students but those around her as well. She creates time and dedication for what matters to create change and development a difference in community. Community is also something she is great at cultivating and maintaining."

"I highly recommend my colleague as a skilled and compassionate social worker. They demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and professionalism, while consistently building positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Their dedication, sound judgment, and ability to navigate complex situations make them a valuable member of any social work team."

"Dr. Hargrove is a talented social worker."