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Community Engagement

WVU social work researchers are committed to strengthening communities through engaged scholarship and practice.

Our work spans rural and community-based initiatives, child welfare, and the intersection of community services with institutions such as the criminal justice system and law enforcement.

Faculty collaborate with underserved and diverse populations, faith communities, and military and veteran groups to address pressing social challenges. Research also explores the use of technology and virtual reality in social work education, as well as innovative strategies for enhancing community development and organization. Through policy and practice innovations, these efforts aim to create lasting, positive change.

Associated Faculty


Bridget Bailey

Assistant Professor

Bridget.bailey@mail.wvu.edu

4310 Field Hall

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Mary Christensen

MSW Program Director and Associate Professor

mary.christensen@mail.wvu.edu

4324 Field Hall

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Dunaway, Bekah

BSW Recruitment and Advising Coordinator, Clinical Instructor

rjdunaway@mail.wvu.edu

4302 Field Hall

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Megan Fabbri

Assistant Professor

megan.fabbri@mail.wvu.edu

4313 Field Hall

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Megan Gandy

BSW Program Director and Associate Professor

megan.gandy@mail.wvu.edu

4303 Field Hall

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Carrie W. Rishel

PhD Program Director, Rural Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program Director and Professor

carrie.rishel@mail.wvu.edu

4320 Field Hall

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