Dana M. Prince

Dana M. Prince, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University's Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Her federally funded research examines health disparities among marginalized youth in public systems, specializing in LGBTQ+ populations using community-engaged and strengths-based approaches.

Education

• PhD in Social Welfare, University of Washington
• MPH, University of Pennsylvania
• BA, Oberlin College
• NIDA Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale School of Medicine

Research Focus

Dr. Prince investigates structural inequities impacting youth through frameworks like cumulative disadvantage and intersectionality. Key domains include:

• LGBTQ+ youth development and mental health
• Community-engaged prevention science
• Cross-system collaboration (foster care, homelessness, juvenile justice)
• Anti-stigma interventions and protective factors

Professional Practice

With 6+ years in Philadelphia public schools and 25+ years in LGBTQ+ advocacy, her work centers participatory methods and workforce training. She integrates critical theories to advance equity in social work practice.