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Brandyn-Dior McKinley is an Assistant Professor at the School for Social Work, Smith College. Her research focuses on racism's impact on Black women and families' holistic wellness, including mental health, relational dynamics, and socioeconomic strategies. She examines how middle-class Black mothers navigate systemic racism to protect their daughters and empower them toward social change. McKinley holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut, an M.S.W. from Columbia University, and a B.S. from Cornell University. She was a SHASS Diversity Predoctoral Fellow in Anthropology at MIT.
Education:
- B.S., Cornell University
- M.S.W., Columbia University School of Social Work
- Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Research Interests: Interdisciplinary examination of race, gender, and class intersections affecting Black communities. Key areas include mental health in multi-generational families, strategies for resisting systemic oppression, and social justice advocacy in educational and institutional contexts.
Recent Work Trends: Her publications analyze racial dynamics in family structures, identity negotiation in academic spaces, and policy interventions for marginalized groups. Her 2023 work emphasizes reproductive justice in social work frameworks, while earlier studies address marital stability and intergenerational well-being.
Awards:
- SHASS Diversity Predoctoral Fellow in Anthropology, MIT
Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed in the provided text. She joined Smith College's faculty in 2021 as part of a cohort of new resident faculty.
