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Mimi Choy-Brown is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her work centers on implementation science, mental health services research, clinical supervision, and organizational strategies to reduce health disparities. She is actively involved in multiple NIH- and SAMHSA-funded research projects addressing HIV stigma, telehealth access for marginalized populations, and workforce retention in mental health care.
- University: University of Minnesota
- School: School of Social Work
- Department: Social Work
- Rank: Associate Professor
Her research interests focus on improving mental health equity through systemic interventions. Key areas include implementation science, person-centered care, clinical supervision, organizational culture, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations such as refugees, immigrants, and people who inject drugs. She applies mixed methods and implementation frameworks to evaluate and enhance service delivery models.
The most recent articles (2019–2025) reflect a strong trajectory in implementation science and mental health policy. Common themes include workforce retention, fidelity monitoring, trauma-informed care, and digital health tools like clinical decision support systems. Her work often involves collaborative, interdisciplinary teams and real-world settings such as primary care clinics, syringe service programs, and child welfare agencies.
Scientific contributions include:
- Development of multilevel frameworks for implementation trials
- Strategies for reducing HIV stigma using standardized patients
- Integration of telehealth in harm reduction settings
- Organizational investments to promote mental health equality
She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple federally funded grants, demonstrating leadership in securing external funding. These projects emphasize community engagement, resilience-building for refugee and immigrant youth, and scalable models for mental health service delivery. Although student advisees are not listed, her supervisory focus in research suggests mentorship in clinical and organizational research methods. She leads the LIFT Project for Northwest MHTTC and contributes to national initiatives aimed at improving mental health systems.
Dr. Choy-Brown is actively engaged in research teams and collaborative networks focused on implementation science, mental health equity, and public health innovation. Her work spans academic, clinical, and community-based settings, emphasizing practical solutions to systemic challenges in mental health care.
