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Brittany Lynch
Assistant Professor/MSW Program Director
Iona University
Education/Degree:
1 (New York University)
About
Dr. Brittany Lynch is an Assistant Professor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Yoga Teacher. She received her BA in sociology & political science from George Washington University, MSW (marriage & family therapy specialization) from the University of Louisville, and doctorate in clinical social work from New York University. Dr. Lynch considers herself a global citizen, having lived on 4 continents- as an exchange student, program coordinator, English teacher, and Peace Corps volunteer. As a social worker, she has worked with an array of diverse clients including adolescents in residential treatment, families with child welfare involvement, veterans confronting mental illness & chronic homelessness, and refugees. In her current academic role, Dr. Lynch has been a leader in advancing anti-racism efforts across the institution. Beyond her professional life, she is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending quality time with her partner and their English bulldog, Biggie Smalls.
Current Work
Broadly speaking, my scholarship takes a critical look at social work education with an aim toward improvement and innovation. My research focus throughout my doctoral studies was specifically centered around anti-racism and assessment in social work education. Recently, I was the principal investigator on a study examining if/how MSW students incorporate anti-racism when they “engage diversity and difference in practice” (a former competency established by the Council on Social Work Education [CSWE]). My hope is to help inform the necessary evolution of social work education curriculum and pedagogy associated with the new CSWE competency “engage anti-racism diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice”. My research focus has served as the cornerstone for the unique Master of Social Work that I am currently crafting, which will prepare students for excellence in liberatory social work praxis.
Research Area Keyword(s)
social work education, anti-racism, assessment, liberatory, praxis