
Dr. Debra Gresham
MSW Program Director, Associate Professssor
- Ph.D in Social Work
Florida State University (2008) - M.S. in Social Work
The University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (1994) - B.A. in Sociology
The University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (1992)
Teaching Fields: Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Quantitative & Qualitative Research, Macro Practice – Social Work with Organizations and Communities, Behavioral Health & Substance Use.
During her professional Social Work career, Dr. Gresham coordinated three Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) reaffirmation cycles of Social Work Programs: MSW Program at Valdosta State University (2023-2025) and BSW Program at Thomas University (2010-2013 & 2020-2022), provided therapy to youth and adolescents via school-based services; served as the State of Florida Department of Children & Families as the federal Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant (SAPTBG) Coordinator; the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coordinator with Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (working with low to moderate income communities and agencies serving those in poverty); and coordinates research projects.
Recent Publications and Presentations:
Gresham, D. (2024, March). Using positive self-affirmations as a source of motivation. Valdosta State University Counselor Collaborative.
Gresham, D. (2023, March). Creating a conducive classroom for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Valdosta State University COEHS Kaizen Day.
Gresham, D. (2023, March). Who am I? An experiential learning project. 40th Annual Conference Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors.
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Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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