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Allison West is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health. She leads applied, interdisciplinary research to strengthen early childhood systems across health, education, and social services sectors.
- PhD (University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2015)
- MSW (University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2000)
- BS (Washington and Lee University, 1994)
Her research focuses on maternal, child, and family health, specifically improving maternal mental health, partner violence response, and substance use interventions in home visiting programs. She examines service coordination, reflective supervision, and digital screening/referral interventions for postpartum substance use.
Recent publications explore:
- Feasibility of caregiver learning difference screening tools
- Training/coaching models for goal planning in home visiting
- Reflective supervision frameworks
- Digital interventions for postpartum substance use
- Service coordination strategies
Her work is supported by national advisory boards and institutions like the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (ACF, HHS).
- BSPH SOURCE Faculty Excellence in Service-Learning Award
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2020-2024)
- Home Visiting Research Network Early Career Scholar Award
