Brandy R. Maynard

Brandy R. Maynard is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the School of Social Work, Saint Louis University. Her research focuses on social work practice with at-risk youth and families, evidence-based interventions, systematic reviews, and translational science. She has contributed to over 70 peer-reviewed articles and reviews, emphasizing topics like trauma-informed approaches, financial capability interventions, and biosocial research. Dr. Maynard leads initiatives in research synthesis methodologies and policy-relevant studies, including Campbell Collaboration reviews. She received the Leonard E. Gibbs Award for Evidence-Based Practice and was named an SSWR Fellow. Her work bridges academic rigor with real-world applications, addressing issues such as homelessness, criminal justice, and educational risk.

• Education: Ph.D. (Loyola University Chicago), M.S.W. (University of Michigan), B.S. (Central Michigan University)
• Key Roles: Editor for Campbell Collaboration, Editorial Board Member of Research on Social Work Practice

Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, including machine learning for risk assessment and sociotechnical systems theory. She co-edits guides on conducting rigorous systematic reviews and collaborates on interventions targeting financial inclusion and trauma recovery. Dr. Maynard’s lab emphasizes translational research, ensuring findings inform policy and practice.