Jan Thornton

Jan Thornton serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at Utah State University's USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah, with office location in CIB 202. Her academic appointments and professional activities are centered at this regional campus of Utah State University.

Her educational credentials include:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Utah (2004)
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Utah State University (1999)

Dr. Thornton's research and practice focus on three interconnected domains: Clinical Social Work Practice emphasizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, Trauma Informed Care frameworks for vulnerable populations, and Social Work Leadership development within community systems. Her work integrates clinical expertise with organizational leadership to address complex social issues in rural communities.

Professional engagement centers on applying trauma-informed principles to social work education and practice, with particular attention to leadership models that strengthen community-based service delivery systems in underserved regions.