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Dr. Monica Leisey, a Full Professor and Chairperson of the School of Social Work at Salem State University, is a distinguished academic and advocate in social work education, leadership, and anti-oppressive practice. She earned her PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work and has received prestigious recognition, including the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Award. Her research centers on domestic violence, particularly among older adults, and innovative pedagogical approaches in social work.
Her scholarly work spans interdisciplinary collaboration, qualitative research methodologies, and community engagement. Publications like A Collective Biography of Women Social Work Academics and Reclaiming Macro Social Work Education highlight her focus on systemic change and academic leadership. She also explores team-based learning, health disparities, and ethical research practices, with a particular emphasis on anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks.
- Scientific Awards: NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Award
- Leadership Roles: Chairperson, School of Social Work; Interim Dean, School of Graduate Studies; Co-Director, Center for Equity, Education and Belonging
- Advocacy Networks: Associate Editor, Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping; Executive Board, Special Commission to Advance Macro Social Work; Co-Chair, ACARDA; Convener, ACOSA Governance Committee
