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Laneshia R. Conner, PhD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
University of Kentucky, College of Social Work

Laneshia R. Conner, Ph.D., MSW, CSW is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. A Lexington, Kentucky native, she earned her BASW from UK, MSW from the University of Georgia, and Ph.D. from the University of Louisville.
Her primary research focuses on HIV risk reduction for older Black women, developing culturally relevant sexual health programs and educational tools for aging communities, and advancing health equity. Her research and professional development have received both internal and external funding support, including support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and, most recently, a 5-year grant from the National Institute on Aging.
Dr. Conner’s scholarship also explores innovative teaching methods using horror films and critical pedagogy to engage students on social justice issues. She is deeply committed to community engagement, serving in multiple leadership roles and coaching youth and high school track teams.

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