Allessia Owens-King

Allessia Owens-King serves as an Associate Professor at Salisbury University's School of Social Work, teaching both graduate and undergraduate social work students while actively shaping curriculum and mentorship programs.

Her academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Social Work from Howard University (2014)
• MSW in Interpersonal Practice from University of Michigan (2003)
• BA in Psychology from University of Michigan (2001)

Dr. Owens-King's research and practice centers on clinical social work interventions with emphases in systematic oppression frameworks and evidence-based group/individual therapeutic modalities. Her work integrates social justice principles with practical clinical applications across diverse community settings.

She directs two significant university initiatives: the NIA Mentoring Initiative as founding advisor and the Comunidad and Umoja Scholars Program (CUSP) as coordinator, both focused on student development and equity-centered academic support.

Professional service includes active engagement in university committees and community partnerships, though specific awards or honors were not documented in available sources. Her institutional impact manifests through program leadership rather than traditional research outputs.