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Lisa Baker is Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work in the School of Public Health at Samford University, where she plays a key leadership and academic role. She holds a PhD in social welfare from the University of Georgia and an MSW from Florida International University, with over 15 years of clinical and academic experience.
- PhD in Social Welfare, University of Georgia (1998)
- Master of Social Work, Florida International University (1991)
- Bachelor of Social Work, University of Georgia
Her research centers on evidence-based education, disaster preparedness and response, maternal and child health, and online education. She explores innovative teaching methods, including the use of telepresence robots and virtual reality to enhance simulation learning for online social work students. Her work emphasizes serving vulnerable populations during crises.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in disaster response, perinatal social work, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice with public health, focusing on preparedness, mental health in high-risk settings like the NICU, and inclusive interventions for families with special needs or pets. She frequently presents at national conferences such as the Council on Social Work Education and the Preparedness Summit.
Lisa Baker has contributed to federal initiatives, including a project for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and grant evaluations for the National Science Foundation. She is an active disaster mental health responder with the AL-1 National Disaster Medical Assistance Team.
- President, National Association of Perinatal Social Work (2016–2018)
- President, Vestavia Hills Board of Education (2020–2021)
She has co-authored influential publications, including the book Disasters and Vulnerable Populations, and continues to lead curriculum development and research in online and evidence-based social work education. Her work integrates practice, policy, and technology to strengthen community resilience and professional training.
