Dr. Larry E. Davis is the Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is the Donald M. Henderson Professor and also the Director of the Center on Race and Social Problems. Dr. Davis came to the University of Pittsburgh in the fall of 2001. He had been a faculty member at the George Warren Brown Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri since 1977, where he was a Professor of Social Work and Psychology and the holder of the E. Desmond Lee Chair in Ethnic and Racial Diversity.

Education

Dr. Davis received his PhD from the University of Michigan’s dual-degree program in social work and psychology in 1977. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University and a master’s in social work and a master’s in psychology from the University of Michigan. His professional interests include interracial group dynamics, the impact of race, gender, and class on interpersonal interactions, African American family formation, and youth.

Honors / Awards / Funding

He has received research funding from sources such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Health, and National Institute of Mental Health.

Publications

Some of his publications include “Too Many Blacks, Too Many Whites: Seeking a Racial Balance: Predicting Positive Academic Intentions Among African American Males and Females,” “Assessment of Practitioner Cross-Racial Treatment Experiences,” and “Essential Components of Groupwork with Black Americans.” He has written, edited, or co-authored four books: Race, Gender and Class: Guidelines for Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups (co-authored with Enola Proctor), Ethnic Issues in Adolescent Mental Health (Co-edited with Arlene Stiffman), Black and Single: Finding and Choosing a Partner who is Right for You (3rd edition 2004), and Working with African American Males: A Guide to Practice. He is a frequent lecturer and has given such talks as “The State of Black Singles in America” at the Smithsoni an Lecture Series in Washington D.C.

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Dr. Thomas Bernard has had a long and distinguished career in the field of social work. Dr. Thomas Bernard has worked in mental health at the Nova Scotia Hospital, in rural community practice with the Family Services Association, and since 1990, has been a professor at the Dalhousie School of Social Work, where she has held the position of Director since 2001.

Research

Her research with Black men and the violence of racism, particularly in the criminal justice system, has had significant impact on not only academic work but also agency and community-based practice. She has made major academic and professional contributions to the field of Black masculinity, to the investigation of Black women’s health and well being, and to an Africentric understanding of the strengths of Black families, including Black men’s experience of mothering and othermothering.

Leadership & Service

She has provided leadership in developing culturally relevant services and culturally specific programs in the health professions; she has organized numerous conferences and workshops meeting the requests of various academic, practitioner and community groups for anti-racist, Africentric perspectives on community issues such as violence, gender, and health. She has been instrumental in the development of community-based research teams in her field and has documented the challenges of participatory action research, especially in an academic context. She has participated in the innovative, multi-media dissemination of research findings focusing on media representations of African Canadians and domestic violence in the Black community.

Dr. Bernard has worked over the years to foster links among academics, frontline practitioners, and the community, in particular the African Nova Scotian community. Her multitude of invited presentations, keynote addresses, professional development workshops, and community outreach activities provide concrete evidence of her dedication to educating others about the need for further investigation into African Canadians’ health and well-being, including the provision of health services that will encourage increased access from marginalized populations. As she has become more established in her academic field, Dr. Bernard has been able to translate her productivity and leadership in community and professional activities into innovative and challenging research productivity.

She is a Founding Member of the Association of Black Social Workers and is its current President, a member of the Board of Directors of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, and a previous member of the Board of Accreditation of the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work.

Awards

Dr. Thomas Bernard has received numerous awards, certificates and recognition over the years for her trendsetting work. Some of her awards include the Ron Stafford Memorial Award from the Nova Scotia Association of Social Work for effective community leadership and development work. She also received the Canada 125 medal for outstanding contributions to the country, and Dr. Thomas Bernard was awarded the Order of Canada Award by Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson in June 2005.

StoryTeller

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Education

President Hogan holds the Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Tougaloo College and a master’s in public policy and administration from Jackson State University. She was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by Wiley College. She has done additional studies at the University of Southern Mississippi, University of Georgia and St. Mary College. She is presently pursuing the doctorate in organizational management and leadership. To complement her formal education, President Hogan has received certificates of training in leadership development, organizational management, policy development, health and human resources management, alcohol and drug studies, urban development and administrative law.

Career

President Hogan comes to the presidency with more than twenty-five years of experience in executive management and leadership. Prior to becoming President, she had served as the College’s Interim President, founding Director of the Owens Health, Wellness & Human Resources Center, Executive Assistant to the President and Vice President for Institutional Advancement. She also served for ten years as the Commissioner for the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission, four years as the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Federal State Programs, nine years as the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Hinds County and the State of Mississippi, respectively. She has been an adjunct instructor in public policy at Jackson State University and a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University. Additionally, she has been involved with employment and educational training programs in Denmark, Sweden and West Germany in affiliation with the German Marshall Fund. She has been a scholar with the Kettering Foundation where her research focus was Higher Education and Civic Responsibility. President Hogan has been a participant and presenter in the Oxford Roundtable at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

While at Tougaloo

Throughout President Hogan’s distinguished career, she is credited with pioneering programs that improved the quality of life for many citizens, including, but not limited to, the founder of the first psychiatric halfway house in Mississippi, establishing the first rape crisis center and shelter for battered women, and initiating the State’s Self Employment Demonstration Project to reduce welfare dependency and the Rental Rehabilitation and Low Income Tax Credit Programs to increase the availability of housing for low income families. She has received extensive recognition for her trailblazing contributions, and remains active on various boards and commissions in her continuing commitment to give of her talents and resources for the betterment of society and a generation yet unborn.

Tougaloo’s Future

President Hogan’s aim is to build upon Tougaloo College’s deep and strong legacy of academic excellence and social commitment while advancing the institution toward a legacy of fiscal responsibility to ensure that it will stand and prosper.

More information about Tougaloo College can be found here: http://www.tougaloo.edu.

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Dr. Joy DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator, author and presenter. Dr. Joy, as most know her, is a tell-it-like-it-is ambassador for healing and a voice for those who’ve struggled in search of the past, and continue to struggle through the present. A highly skilled and educated activist for social justice, Dr. Joy reaches people on the community level and has a captivating way of persuading others to search for a deeper understanding of themselves.

Dr. Joy is the acclaimed author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome—America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, and the newly released, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: The Study Guide. In P.T.S.S.: The Study Guide, Dr. Joy revisits the topics she covers in P.T.S.S. and provides a detailed mapping of how you can begin the change process in your personal life, employment, family and in your community. She illustrates how—with thoughtful self–exploration—each of us can evaluate our behaviors and replace negative and damaging behaviors with those that will promote, ensure and sustain the healing and advancement of African Americans.

Education

Dr. DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications; two master degrees in Social Work and Psychology; and a PhD in Social Work Research.

Experience

With over twenty years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work, she gives a practical insight into various cultural and ethnic groups that form the basis of contemporary American society.

Through lectures, workshops, seminars and special guest appearances, Dr. DeGruy has shined a light on the critical issues affecting society. Those who have experienced Dr. DeGruy in person, can tell you that they have been “stimulated, enlightened and inspired.” Dr. DeGruy’s seminars have been lauded as the most dynamic and inspirational currently being presented on the topics of culture, race relations and contemporary social issues. Her clients have included academic institutions such as Oxford University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Fisk University, Smith College, Morehouse College, University of Chicago, and Portland State University where she is currently an Assistant Professor. She has also presented to federal and state agencies such as The Federal Bureau of Investigation; Probation and Parole agencies; Juvenile Justice Judges Association; and Police agencies. Major corporations and companies such as Nordstrom, Nike, the NBA Rookies Camp, and the renowned G-CAPP program, all have experienced Dr. Joy’s expertise and charisma. Dr. DeGruy’s workshops go far beyond the topic of cultural sensitivity; she also provides specialized clinical work in areas of mental health and ecological resilience.

There is a conversation about her book online today on Facebook’s HBCU Connect Fan Page.

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Information courtesy of Dr. Joy’s website

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