Brianna Garrison

Brianna Garrison is an Assistant Professor and DSW Program Coordinator at Southern Connecticut State University's Social Work Department. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Baylor University, an MSW with a graduate certificate in Health Disparities from the University of Houston, and a BSW from Texas Tech University.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree, Texas Tech University
  • MSW & Graduate Certificate in Health Disparities, University of Houston
  • PhD in Social Work, Baylor University

Her research focuses on caregivers of persons living with dementia, with broader interests in gerontology, health disparities, health equity, mental health for older adults, interprofessional practice, and social connection. She has received significant funding for interprofessional aging curriculum development and mental health research collaboration.

Scientific Awards:

• Hogg Foundation Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award
• AGESW Pre-dissertation Fellowship

Grants:

• $25,000 Macy's Foundation President's Grant (2025-2026) for interprofessional mental health research
• $5,000 SCSU-CRAG grant (2022-2023) for aging curriculum development