Serretta Gordon

Serretta Gordon is a Clinical Associate Professor and Interim MSW Program Director at Indiana University School of Social Work’s Southeast Campus (New Albany, IN). She oversees MSW curriculum delivery in Mental Health/Addictions and previously served as MSW Field Coordinator at IU Bloomington. Her community roles include board memberships at Family Ark, Inc. and Weathering Storms, Inc., co-facilitation of mental health awareness programs, and committee work for youth/family welfare initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor of Social Work, Kentucky State University (with Public Child Welfare Certification)
• Master of Science in Social Work, University of Louisville

Research Focus:

Gordon investigates field education pedagogy, diversity/equity/inclusion frameworks, and collaborative models between law enforcement and social workers for community mental health services. Her macro-social-work approach emphasizes systemic community engagement.

Teaching & Outreach:

She teaches courses in Field Education, Diversity, and Community Practice while leading The Brave Mary Family initiative to promote cancer awareness and wellness. Her 20+ years of frontline experience span child welfare, psychiatric care, and homeless youth support.