Areas of expertise
Social WorkClinical SciencesCurriculum and PedagogyCriminologyRural SociologyMental Health
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada (2007)
Master of Social Work, Social Work
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC, United States (1989)
Master of Science, Human/Medical Genetics
Yale University, CT, United States (1982)
Master of Philosophy, Human/Medical Genetics
Yale University, CT, United States (1982)
Awards and Honors
- Rural Engagement Workshop for Faculty (2020)
- Social Work Pioneer from the National Association of Social Workers (2020)
- Mentor Recognition (2019)
- Distinguished Lecturer (2019)
- Women’s Leadership Fellow (2018)
- Fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research (2017)
- Commencement Speaker (2016)
Scholarly Works
- Intensive Case Management Before and After Prison Release is No More Effective Than Comprehensive Pre-Release Discharge Planning in Linking HIV-Infected Prisoners to Care: A Randomized Trial, AIDS AND BEHAVIOR, (2011).
- Multilevel challenges to engagement in HIV care after prison release: a theory-informed qualitative study comparing prisoners’ perspectives before and after community reentry, BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, (2014).
- Quiet Quitting, SOCIAL WORK, (2022).
- Assertive community treatment and the physical health needs of persons with severe mental illness: issues around integration of mental health and physical health., J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc, (2011).
- Clinicians’ attitudes regarding barriers to the implementation of psychiatric advance directives, ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, (2006).
Contact
Mailing Address
0145 School Of Social Work Building 279 Williams St
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
0145 School Of Social Work Building 279 Williams St
Athens, GA 30602
Stories
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Agricultural Leadership, Education and CommunicationCAES graduate student works with faculty mentor to support farmer well-being
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Emergency PreparednessUGA Extension supports resilience in Georgia farm communities after Hurricane Helene
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Cultivating Curiosity PodcastBreaking stigma: Mental health solutions in farming and rural communities
