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Jennifer A. Cleary serves as Assistant Professor of Theater Arts in the Department of Theater Arts at Brandeis University. She is a licensed clinical social worker and the theater wellness faculty liaison, providing critical mental health support for students during theatrical productions.
Education:
- Ed.M. from Harvard University
- M.S.W. from Boston University
- B.A. from University of Mary Washington
Her research pioneers the integration of clinical social work ethics with theater practice, focusing on sustainable wellness frameworks for artists. Cleary develops evidence-based approaches to performance anxiety, boundary-setting, and self-compassion using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her work bridges clinical modalities with creative pedagogy to cultivate resilient academic theater environments.
Scientific Awards:
- Davis Fellowship for Experiential Learning, Brandeis University (2006)
- Davis Fellow in Teaching and Learning, Brandeis University (2013)
- Louis Dembitz Brandeis Prize for Excellence in Teaching, Brandeis University (2015)
- Theodore and Jane Norman Fund Grant for Faculty Research and Creative Projects, Brandeis University (2015)
- Teaching Innovation Grant, Brandeis University (2019-2020)
- Theodore and Jane Norman Fund Grant for Faculty Research and Creative Projects, Brandeis University (2024-2026)
Cleary mentors students through her wellness liaison role while securing sustained research funding. Her Norman Fund grants (2015, 2024-2026) specifically advance community care models and creative clinical interventions for theater educators and performers.
