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M. Killian Kinney, PhD, MSW (they/them) serves as Assistant Professor and Online Advanced Standing MSW Associate Director at Pacific University's Claire Argow Social Work Program. They also hold appointments as Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work and Clinical Research Coordinator at Indiana University School of Medicine. As Co-Director of the Queer Social Work Lab, Dr. Kinney leads community-driven research initiatives focused on LGBTQ health equity.
Dr. Kinney's research specializes in transgender and nonbinary wellbeing through participatory action research methodologies. Their work includes legal epidemiology tracking LGBTQIA-related legislation across all 50 states and D.C., PhotoVoice studies examining community belonging, and development of practical tools like the Transgender Equity Impact Assessment. This research consistently follows the 'by, with, and for the community' ethos to ensure community-centered knowledge production.
Recent publications demonstrate strong output in both academic journals and practical resources, including the 2025 authored book 'Gender identity and expression' and the award-recognized 2020 edited volume on transgender healthcare. Their scholarly work shows increasing impact with Google Scholar citations reaching 343 and an h-index of 9.
- Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University School of Social Work Alumni Association (2022)
- Postdoctoral fellowship at Wayne State University School of Social Work (2021-2022)
- Honorable mention for the 2022 SSWR book award
- Excellence in Teaching from Indiana University School of Social Work (2018)
- Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Fellowship (2017-2018)
Dr. Kinney actively mentors students through research projects and serves as a bridge between academic research and clinical practice. Their dual roles as Clinical Research Coordinator at Indiana University School of Medicine and academic faculty enable direct translation of research findings into healthcare practice. The Queer Social Work Lab provides students with hands-on experience in community-based participatory research while addressing critical gaps in LGBTQ healthcare provision.
