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Beverly J. Buckles, DSW, is a Professor, Dean, and Chair of the Department of Social Work and Social Ecology at Loma Linda University’s School of Behavioral Health. She has held multiple leadership roles at institutional, national, and international levels, including accreditation site visits, trauma team leadership, and global mental health initiatives.
- Institution: Loma Linda University
- School: School of Behavioral Health
- Department: Department of Social Work and Social Ecology
- Role: Dean, Department Chair, Professor
Her educational background includes a DSW, MSW from Eastern Washington University, and BSW from Walla Walla University. These qualifications underpin her expertise in clinical social work, behavioral medicine, and social ecology.
- DSW: Awarded May 1, 1989
- MSW: Awarded May 1, 1983
- BSW: Awarded June 1, 1978
Beverly Buckles’ research and professional focus centers on trauma, resilience, and global mental health. She has pioneered the application of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) in post-disaster and post-conflict settings such as Sierra Leone, Haiti, the Philippines, and Nepal. Her work integrates bio-psycho-social-spiritual frameworks, particularly in geriatric care and crisis intervention. She has led international trauma teams in responses to the 2004 Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and the San Bernardino shooting.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in community-based mental health interventions, resilience training, and global best practices. Articles from 2024 to 1997 show sustained scholarly engagement in trauma-informed care, curriculum development, and stigma reduction in psychiatric rehabilitation. Key themes include resilience, cross-cultural mental health, and capacity building in underserved regions.
Buckles has received no explicitly listed scientific awards in the provided text. However, her extensive service on professional boards, accreditation panels, and global health initiatives indicates high professional recognition.
- Leadership in LLU Behavioral Health Trauma Team (founding chair since 2000)
- Co-author of WASC institutional proposals and accreditation reports
- Grants and program development in mental health curriculum and quality improvement
- International consulting for WHO, ADRA, and SDA institutions
She leads or has led multiple research and service teams, including the LLU International Behavioral Health Trauma Team, Community Partnership Institute, Global Health Institute, and the Behavioral Medicine Center Operating Board. Her labs and initiatives focus on real-world application of trauma models, resilience training, and mental health system strengthening in low-resource and crisis-affected settings.
