Crystal Broussard

Crystal Broussard is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, Tulane University, where she contributes to education and research in clinical and medical social work. She earned her PhD, MSW, and BA from The University of Alabama, and her career spans practice in hospital and hospice settings across multiple states including New Orleans.

• PhD in Social Work – The University of Alabama (2016)
• MSW – The University of Alabama (2003)
• BA – The University of Alabama

Her research centers on care transitions, particularly in oncology and end-of-life settings, with a focus on psychosocial support, advance care planning, and interdisciplinary communication. She has explored social work roles in outpatient cancer centers and hospice transitions, contributing to improved models of palliative care delivery.

The available publication reflects her deep engagement with ethical and practical dimensions of end-of-life social work, particularly around professional boundaries within interdisciplinary teams. Her work bridges clinical practice and systemic improvement in healthcare social work.

• American Cancer Society Doctoral Training Grant in Oncology Social Work (2011–2015)

Dr. Broussard has served as Principal Investigator on funded research and is actively involved in advancing social work leadership in medical settings. She contributes to national discourse through memberships in organizations such as the Council on Social Work Education, National Association of Social Workers, Association of Oncology Social Work, and the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network. While no formal advisees are listed, her mentorship likely extends through clinical training and field education.

She is engaged in community and professional initiatives aimed at expanding palliative care access in New Orleans and enhancing social work integration within medical systems.