معرفی
Mandy Weirich serves as a Service Assistant Professor, Clinical Instructor, MSW Online Program Coordinator, and Gerontology Program Coordinator at West Virginia University's School of Social Work, where she develops online courses and holds West Virginia social work licensure since 2008.
Education:
- M.S.W., West Virginia University
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, West Virginia University (2014)
- B.A., St. Leo University (2000)
Research Focus: Her work centers on rural aging and health disparities, with significant contributions to Adult Protective Services systems, social isolation in elderly populations, and anti-racism frameworks in social work. She actively explores technology integration for education and service delivery in underserved communities.
Grant Leadership: Served as Co-Principal Investigator for a 3-year grant developing West Virginia's Gerontology Practitioner Certificate for Adult Protective Services workers, demonstrating applied research impact in state policy and frontline practice.