Sonia Brown

Sonia Brown is a Lecturer with expertise in Social Work, Disability Studies, and Trauma Research. She holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Kutztown University, an MSW from Loyola University, and advanced degrees in Sociology and Social Work from DePaul University and Northeastern Illinois University. Her research focuses on trauma experiences of individuals and families, alongside contributions to social justice in education. She teaches courses such as SWK 105: Introduction to Disability Studies and SWK 740: Social Work Disability Policy Practice.

Her scholarship includes a co-authored article in Teaching Sociology (2016), examining motivations of community college faculty in sociology. Sonia combines 15 years of higher education teaching with 14 years of clinical social work practice, including work with homeless families, crisis intervention, and therapy for seniors and people with disabilities. She is affiliated with an unspecified institution, with contact available via office Building 2A, Room 201D, and phone 718.982.2187.