Stacey G. O'Brien

Stacey G. O'Brien, DSW, MSSA, LISW-S, is an Assistant Professor and Program Director in the Department of Social Work at Ursuline College's Breen School of Nursing & Health Professions. Joining in 2017 after years of direct practice, she brings expertise in aging policy, implicit curriculum, and online education. Her career includes leadership roles such as Executive Director of the Community Partnership on Aging and board memberships with Senior Transportation Connection and the Center for Community Solutions’ Council on Older Persons.

• Specializes in professional socialization through implicit curriculum
• Focuses on aging policy advocacy
• Develops innovative online social work education

Dr. O’Brien’s practical experience spans inpatient medical, psychiatric, pediatric social work, and long-term care settings. She actively contributes to legislative committees addressing older persons’ welfare.