Joy McClellan

Joy McClellan is a Senior Instructor and MSW Coordinator at the Sandler School of Social Work, Florida Atlantic University. Her academic background includes a BSW from Florida State University, MSW from Barry University, and DSW from Florida Atlantic University. She specializes in child welfare education, family preservation, and system of care work, with over 15 years of professional experience in children’s mental health and community-based social work practices. She actively contributes to NASW and serves as a board member of the Federation of Families of Palm Beach County.

Dr. McClellan’s career emphasizes bridging clinical practice with educational initiatives, particularly in strengthening family dynamics and addressing systemic challenges in child welfare. Her work integrates community organization principles with evidence-based approaches to mental health support.