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Priscilla Gibson is a Professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Social Work, holding dual roles as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and scholar. She specializes in culturally sensitive social work practices, particularly focusing on African American grandmothers in kinship care, qualitative research methods, and social justice pedagogy. Her work spans international collaborations, including a 2020 Fulbright Scholarship in Namibia, and domestic advocacy addressing systemic racism in education and child welfare systems.
Dr. Gibson earned her PhD from the University of Denver, MSW from Tulane University, and BS from Southern University. Her research explores strategies to combat racial inequities, including anti-racist community engagement and interventions for marginalized families. She has secured grants from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association.
- Teaching: Advanced Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations, Study Abroad Programs in Ghana
- Key Contributions: Over 25 years of clinical practice, 60+ publications, and leadership in interdisciplinary healing spaces for women of color
Her awards include the University of Minnesota's AES and President's Multicultural Awards. Current initiatives emphasize culturally responsive child welfare policies and reducing racial disparities in school discipline.
