Ashley E Stewart

Dr. Ashley E. Stewart is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the School of Social Work at Temple University’s College of Public Health. She joined the faculty in July 2019 and serves as the online program coordinator, contributing significantly to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation in social work education.

Her research and teaching are grounded in anti-oppressive frameworks, with a focus on decolonization, institutional racism, and structural oppression. She emphasizes translational research that informs policy and advocacy for social change, particularly in reducing mental and physical health disparities among marginalized populations. Her work also explores best practices for creating effective web-based support spaces for minoritized communities.

The available publication reflects a strong interest in measuring subtle forms of discrimination (microthreats) in educational settings to improve safety and equity for all students. Her research spans psychology, education, public health, and social work, with sub-focuses on school climate, adolescent wellbeing, and systemic bias.

Dr. Stewart teaches a range of undergraduate and graduate courses including Institutional Racism, Deconstructing White Supremacy in Social Work, and Advanced Social Justice. She mentors students through course-based engagement and online program leadership, though no formal advisees are listed.

She is actively involved in curriculum design and digital education initiatives within the School of Social Work, contributing to the development of critical thinking and macro-level practice skills for societal transformation.