Carrie J Smith

Carrie J Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Syracuse University, affiliated with the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and Women's and Gender Studies. She holds a DSW from Howard University (1998), M.S.W. from Virginia Commonwealth University (1978), and B.A. in Sociology from Hampton Institute (1976). Her research focuses on social welfare policy, child welfare systems, veteran family dynamics, disability rights, and racial equity in social work practice.

Key research themes include the intersection of disability and nursing policies, veteran parenting challenges post-COVID, misophonia's clinical implications, and systemic effects of parental incarceration. She has led 7 active grants since 2019 from New York State Office of Mental Health and HRSA, focusing on evidence-based mental health practices and interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare training.

• Recent grants: NYSOMH Schools of Social Work Project (2024-2025), Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training (2021-2025)
• Teaching: Courses like Human Diversity in Social Contexts, Social Welfare Policy, and Field Instruction

Service roles include DEIA committee leadership, Senate diversity initiatives, and board memberships with VERA House. Over 30 years of institutional service in curriculum development, promotion committees, and safety advisory roles.