Duane R. Neff

Duane R. Neff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Winthrop University's College of Arts and Sciences. He joined the faculty in fall 2013 after earning his PhD in Social Policy from Brandeis University and an MSW/BS in Political Science from Arizona State University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Brandeis University
  • M.S.W., Arizona State University
  • B.S., Arizona State University

His research focuses on community needs assessment and social problems theory, with applications in underage drinking prevention, medication-assisted treatment programs for opioid crises, and policy analysis related to the welfare state. His work emphasizes evidence-based interventions and organizational capacity building.

Key Grants: Co-Principal Investigator for the York County Opioid Crisis Medication-Assisted Treatment program funded by the US Bureau of Justice Administration and SC Department of Drug and Other Drug Abuse Services; Principal Investigator for the Duke Endowment-funded Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas grant.

A veteran of the US Army Reserves' Military Police Corps, Dr. Neff's practical experience informs his academic contributions to social work administration and program evaluation.