Cheryl Fergerson
استادیار · Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
University of Mississippiمعرفی
Dr. Cheryl Fergerson is an Instructional Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Mississippi, based at the Tupelo Campus. She holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Capella University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Memphis. Her research focuses on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), pediatric hospice care, and psychosocial supports for vulnerable populations, particularly adults with cognitive disabilities involved in child welfare systems.
- Education: B.S.N. and B.A. in Sociology (University of Memphis, 1999); M.S.S.W. (2014); DSW (2019).
Her professional affiliations include the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). She has co-authored an anthology addressing resilience among women of color in doctoral programs and actively engages in competency-based parenting assessments for families with disabilities.
