Yvette Richardson

Yvette Richardson serves as Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Education at Barton College, holding Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W.) and School Social Worker licenses. She oversees field education programs and integrates clinical practice with academic instruction.

Educational background:

• Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) from Shaw University
• Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from East Carolina University

Her research focuses on trauma-informed frameworks and systemic interventions, with primary interests in childhood trauma recovery mechanisms, community-level crisis response systems, and equity-centered mental health practices in educational settings. She examines resilience cultivation through culturally responsive methodologies while addressing structural barriers in social work practice.

Professional expertise includes direct service in school systems across Halifax and Nash counties, community mental health provision in Nash and Edgecombe counties, and curriculum development for field education. Her work emphasizes practical applications of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in clinical social work settings.

Richardson maintains active community engagement through county-level mental health initiatives while directing Barton College's field placement programs. Her leadership bridges academic training with real-world crisis intervention frameworks.