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Paige Averett is a Professor in the School of Social Work at NC State University, part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on intersectional social work, LGBTQ+ health equity, mental health stigma reduction, and aging populations. She leads research initiatives addressing family dynamics, particularly kinship navigation programs for foster care, and has contributed to policies on tobacco regulation and inclusive early childhood education.
Research interests include: LGBTQ+ family support systems, mental health service utilization among marginalized groups, and the impact of structural inequities on health outcomes. Her studies often combine qualitative methodologies with community engagement, emphasizing actionable policy solutions.
Recent publications highlight innovative interventions for grandparent caregivers, cultural competency in policing, and cannabis use effects on sexual health. She has collaborated with organizations like the Children’s Home Network and the ECU LGBTQ Health Promotion Team to bridge academic research and real-world applications.
Her work addresses barriers to healthcare access for sexual minorities, particularly older lesbians, and explores how stigma impacts help-seeking behaviors across diverse populations. Ongoing projects include evaluations of peer-to-peer support systems in child welfare and arts-based interventions for at-risk youth.
