Lisa A. Gray

Lisa A. Gray, PhD, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Regis College. With over 18 years of clinical practice experience and teaching since 2012, her expertise spans trauma-focused care, military social work, and online social work education. She has designed courses in the MSW program and served as faculty advisor for student-led initiatives like the Phi Alpha Honor Society (2019-2023).

Education:

• PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Social Work
• MSW, The University of Texas at Austin
• BSW, Texas State University

Lisa specializes in trauma treatment for military families, children, and adolescents. Her research explores diversity in social work education, mental health integration in maternal health programs, and community-building in online MSW curricula. Recent publications focus on racial microaggressions, mental health services for low-income women, and trauma interventions.

Scientific Awards:

• Kaneb Award (2024-2025) as Principal Investigator for evaluating services for families in rural Zanzibar

Lisa advises student-led groups and contributes to grants like the Nitasimama study. Her clinical practice includes volunteering with the American Red Cross, providing group therapy for military personnel with PTSD/MST. She has presented at conferences on multicultural education, online learning, and community engagement in social work.