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Lisa Gray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Regis College, where she has taught since 2018 after providing clinical services to military dependent children and families as a civilian contractor for the Department of the Army. Her extensive clinical background spans trauma therapy for abused and neglected children across hospital, school, and military settings.
Her educational credentials include:
- PhD in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University
- MSSW from The University of Texas at Austin
- BSW from Texas State University
Dr. Gray's research centers on advancing mental health care for military community members with emphasis on children and families, exploring trauma treatment within military contexts, military spouse well-being, and evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations. Her work bridges clinical practice and community-based mental health promotion.
Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on improving mental health services through home visiting programs, maternal-child health integration, and inclusive social work education – revealing strong thematic continuity in serving military families and underserved communities.
Scientific recognition:
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (2012-2015)
As an educator, she has taught across undergraduate and graduate social work programs while maintaining active clinical practice. Currently stationed in Germany as a military spouse, she volunteers in an intensive outpatient trauma program treating active duty personnel, veterans, and military families – demonstrating exceptional commitment to both academic and frontline service.
Her career trajectory shows deep integration of personal military family experience (as military child, sibling of Iraqi war veteran, and active-duty spouse) with professional expertise in military social work across diverse clinical settings.
