Megan Fabbri, MSW, Ph.D.

Dr. Megan Fabbri is an Assistant Professor in social work at West Virginia University. She graduated with a PhD in Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2022 and an MSW from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014. Dr. Fabbri’s community-engaged research focuses on the human rights of individuals in vulnerable situations from a global social work perspective. She is currently working in Belize to assist with the implementation of mental health care interventions in low-resourced communities.  She is also working with immigrants and refugees through a sport-focused intervention to address disparities and promote life skills.  Additionally, Dr. Fabbri has extensive teaching experience focusing on social work pedagogy, community organizing, and social welfare policy. Prior to academic work, Dr. Fabbri worked predominantly with migrant children and their families, where she supported and advocated for services, specifically in the areas of education and health care.  

EDUCATION

• Ph.D., The Ohio State University 
• MSW, The University of Pittsburgh
• BSW, Shippensburg University, PA

RESEARCH INTERESTS

TEACHING INTERESTS

• Organizations and Communities
• Social Welfare Policy
• International Social Work
• Social Justice

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• Member, Council on Social Work Education
• Member, Society for Social Work Research
• Member, International Federation of Social Workers
• Member, International Consortium for Social Development

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