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Dr. Curtis Davis is an Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at Simmons University. Holding a PhD in Social Work from Tulane University, alongside an MSW from the University of Alabama and a BSW from the University of Mississippi, Dr. Davis bridges academia and practice as a pracademic. His work focuses on structural oppression, racism-based trauma, and socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes.
- BSW, University of Mississippi
- MSW, University of Alabama
- PhD, Tulane University
Dr. Davis specializes in anti-oppressive frameworks, qualitative research methodologies, and participatory action research (PAR), with a particular interest in student support systems, adverse health outcomes, and racial disparities in maternal health. His research projects include examining doula services in under-resourced communities and exploring advocacy strategies for Black families facing employment discrimination.
His scholarly contributions span topics like educational equity, virtual crisis response platforms, and paternal mental health, reflecting a commitment to qualitative inquiry and marginalized voices. Dr. Davis has been recognized with the prestigious Faculty Award for Early Career Achievement in Social Work Doctoral Education (2024) from the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE), alongside multiple regional and institutional teaching and service accolades.
- Faculty Award for Early Career Achievement in Social Work Doctoral Education (2024)
- Social Work Educator of the Year (2023)
- Faculty Award for Research, Teaching, and Service (2023)
- BSW Professor of the Year (2019-2020)
Dr. Davis mentors advisees in anti-oppressive practice and trauma research while advocating for healthy academic environments. His work integrates community-driven methodologies to address systemic inequities.
