Ronald Pitner

Ronald Pitner is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the College of Arts and Sciences - Social Work department. He holds concurrent Senior Scientist appointments at UAB's College of Arts and Sciences and School of Medicine. His research focuses on

• Racial discrimination and mental health outcomes
• Police violence and trauma in Black communities
• Gentrification-induced displacement
• Social work pedagogy and diversity training
• Behavioral health disparities

Research Trends: His recent work spans psychology, social work, and urban studies, with a emphasis on stress, trauma, and systemic inequities. He employs mixed-methods approaches, including qualitative interviews and quantitative regression models.

Advising: Dr. Pitner advises students like Aaryan Caitlyn Green, Elizabeth K Seibels, and others. He has taught courses such as SW530 - Research I and SW207 - Racism Sexism and Other Isms at UAB.