Michelle Levy

Mitchelle Levy is a Research Fellow and Research Project Director at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, where she has served since 1999. Her work focuses on rural health, interprofessional education, child & family services, and behavioral health workforce development. She holds a BSW from the University of Kansas and an MA in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago with a Certificate in Health Administration and Policy.

Her research emphasizes culturally responsive practices, with notable work in Indigenous communities, trauma-informed care, and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Recent projects include evaluations of programs addressing rural healthcare access and child welfare systems reform.

Her articles reflect a focus on bridging gaps in healthcare delivery through innovative education models and community-driven solutions. Key themes include strengthening family programs in Indigenous communities, improving interprofessional teamwork through simulations, and addressing behavioral health workforce shortages in rural areas.