Marcia Davis Taylor

Marcia Davis Taylor, MSW, LMSW, is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Social Work Program at South Carolina State University. She has served in these roles since Fall 2016 and currently holds the position of Program Coordinator.

• Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies, 2017, University of South Carolina
  • Master of Social Work, 1996, University of South Carolina
  • B.S. Marketing, 1984, South Carolina State University

Research Interests: Taylor focuses on health disparities among minority women, exploring intersections of biopolitics, African American women’s bodies, and intersectionality as frameworks to address these disparities. Her work also emphasizes mental health, social policy, and welfare services.

Professional Contributions: She has served on boards such as the South Carolina Department of Mental Health State Planning Council and the Mental Health Partnership of South Carolina. Taylor has acted as a grant peer reviewer for HRSA and CNCS and presented her research at conferences including the National Association of Social Workers-SC Annual Symposium and the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference.