Yasoda Sharma

Dr. Yasoda Sharma is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at Kutztown University, located in Kutztown, PA. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, alongside a Master's in Social Work (specializing in Psychiatry and Social Medicine) and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from institutions in India. Dr. Sharma has extensive experience in national and international organizations, teaching, and research across India and Nepal, focusing on geriatric psychology, community medicine, and social work education.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
• Master’s in Social Work (Psychiatry/Social Medicine), India
• Undergraduate Psychology, Sikkim, India

Her research interests include HIV/AIDS, violence against women, reproductive health, mental health, and international social work. She has presented at conferences like the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sharma teaches both in-class and online courses in social work practice, research methods, human behavior, and social welfare policy. She has mentored undergraduate students through the I-Engage Mentoring program to foster research engagement.

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