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Dr. Elise H. Reed serves as the Director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program and an Associate Professor at Grambling State University's School of Social Work, where she has been a faculty member since 2016. With over 25 years of clinical experience spanning in-patient and outpatient treatment settings, she provides leadership in social work education while serving diverse populations across rural and urban communities.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Grambling State University
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from Grambling State University
- Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from Grambling State University
Dr. Reed's research centers on eradicating health disparities in rural communities through community-engaged interventions. Her work integrates child welfare systems and addictive disorder treatment within clinical social work frameworks, emphasizing culturally responsive practice models for underserved populations. She actively develops curricula addressing systemic inequities in healthcare access and delivery.
As MSW Director, she oversees program accreditation, curriculum development, and field education placements while mentoring future social work practitioners. Her clinical expertise informs supervision practices and community partnerships, though specific grant funding details are not documented in available sources.
Dr. Reed maintains active involvement in community coalitions and advisory boards throughout Louisiana, collaborating with healthcare providers, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations to address rural health challenges. Her practice-oriented approach bridges academic training with real-world service delivery through sustained community engagement.
