Tiffany Banks

Tiffany Banks (she/her), Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Social Work, specializes in mental health care and advocacy for individuals impacted by disability, including developmental disability, mental health, and chronic health issues. Her clinical practice spans schools, community-based mental health settings, and private practice, while her policy advocacy addresses systemic challenges faced by disabled populations.

• BSW: Niagara University
• MSW: University of Maryland at Baltimore (Maternal and Child Health)
• Ph.D.: Colorado State University – Social Work

Her research focuses on:

• Best practices in mental health care for children with Autism
• Sibling dynamics within the disability community
• Human-animal bond in therapeutic interventions

Dr. Banks integrates clinical expertise into macro-level policy reform, emphasizing allyship and systemic improvements for disability experiences.