Latoya Hinds

Latoya Hinds, DSW, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and BSW Program Director at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). She joined USJ in 2022 and holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Southern Connecticut State University, a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Connecticut, and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from USJ. Her expertise includes clinical social work, with over 14 years of experience in community mental health, crisis intervention, maternal mental health care, and trauma-informed care.

Education:

• DSW, Southern Connecticut State University
• MSW, University of Connecticut
• BSW, University of Saint Joseph

Research Focus: Dr. Hinds prioritizes culturally competent approaches to maternal mental health treatment and trauma-informed care, emphasizing equitable community practice. Her work integrates clinical experience with social justice principles.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab or team affiliations are listed, her role as BSW Program Director suggests involvement in curriculum development and interdisciplinary initiatives within the Department of Social Work & Equitable Community Practice.