Alison Rico

Alison Rico is a Lecturer at the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in mental health integration with social work. She serves as manager for the Mental Health Concentration in the Office of Field Education and teaches foundation practicum and mental health theory courses.

• MSW from Brown School (2006)
• Mental Health Curriculum Lead
• Co-chair, Mental Health Concentration Antiracist Committee

Her pedagogy emphasizes diverse and inclusive approaches to mental health practice, informed by over a decade of clinical experience in law, healthcare, and foster care systems. Rico works extensively with adults and children, focusing on trauma, attachment issues, and therapeutic interventions for marginalized communities.

• Mental health services delivery
• Foster care system advocacy
• Equity in Black & Latinx communities