Nancy Meyer-Adams

Nancy Meyer-Adams is a Professor and Director of the School of Social Work at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), where she has served since 2005. She earned her Ph.D. in social work from the University of Tennessee in 2002, focusing on school bullying impacts in urban middle schools. Specializing in community mental health, mental health recovery, and school social work, she has received multiple teaching and service awards.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Florida International University, 1997
  • Master of Social Work (MSW), Florida International University, 1998
  • Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2002

Her research examines school social work interventions, mental health recovery frameworks, and urban education challenges. She has contributed to anti-bullying initiatives and school violence prevention.

Awards & Recognition:

• Most Valuable Professor (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012)
• College of Health and Human Services Community Service Award (2010)

With prior roles at the University of Southern California and as a consultant for Pasadena and Montebello Unified School Districts, she integrates academic leadership with direct practice experience.