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Megan Gandy serves as Associate Professor and BSW Program Director at West Virginia University's Department of Social Work, actively engaged in academic leadership through the Committee on Anti-racism, Equity, and Justice, Curriculum Committee, and BSW Committee. Her career integrates over 10 years of social work education with 6 years of clinical mental health practice and extensive community advocacy work.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Psychology from Lenoir-Rhyne College, NC
- M.S.W. from University of North Carolina-Charlotte
- Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Gandy's research centers on LGBTQ+ well-being across the lifespan, examining community-level risk/protective factors and micro-level practitioner competencies in faith communities and clinical settings. She pioneers virtual reality applications in social work through the "Play Higher" project for youth outreach, while addressing mental health disparities, transgender healthcare access, and interprofessional education. Her work emphasizes community-engaged research methods and marginalized population advocacy.
Holding West Virginia licensure as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), she implements a student-centered teaching philosophy grounded in transformative learning and anti-oppressive practice. Professional affiliations include the Society for Social Work Research, Council on Social Work Education, and National Association of Social Workers. She actively volunteers with Morgantown Pride and serves on the Morgantown Civilian Police Review Board.
