Jeronda T. Burley

Dr. Jeronda T. Burley serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Coppin State University, Baltimore. With 29+ years in human services, she advises the Social Work Association and is active in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and her local church's social media ministry. Her work bridges academic research with community practice, particularly within faith-based contexts addressing vulnerable populations.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Social Work, The Catholic University of America (2010)
• MDiv in Theology, Howard University School of Divinity (2002)
• MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Auburn University (1996)
• BA in Psychology, Auburn University (1994)

Dr. Burley's research centers on Black motherhood, African American religiosity, homeschooling, and caregiving. She examines how the Black church influences responses to domestic violence and mental health, investigates adult ADHD's impact on relationships and financial stability, and champions technology integration for social work entrepreneurship and ethical practice.

Her publication record demonstrates sustained focus on African American experiences through faith-community lenses, spanning Black motherhood to HIV prevention. This reflects culturally grounded approaches to health disparities and social justice, with consistent attention to women's lived realities and institutional complicity in abuse.

As Social Work Association advisor, Dr. Burley mentors student professional development. Her extensive field roles—therapist, HIV specialist, program manager across criminal justice and medical settings—indicate significant grant-funded community initiatives addressing addiction, homelessness, and domestic violence through culturally responsive frameworks.