Assistant Professor
Utah State University
Dorothy Wallis, PhD, MSW, is a community-engaged researcher focused on health disparities and access to community resources. Her work examines structural barriers that impact marginalized populations, particularly in healthcare, housing, and social services. She collaborates with local organizations and policymakers to implement research-driven solutions that promote equity and well-being.
Dorothy has extensive experience in substance use treatment and homelessness services. Her direct practice as an MSW centered on harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and improving service accessibility for individuals facing systemic inequities. This clinical expertise informs her research, ensuring findings are grounded in real-world applications and responsive to community needs.
As a faculty member, Dorothy integrates research, teaching, and advocacy to bridge the gap between academia and social work practice. Her work has contributed to policy discussions on food security, homelessness, substance use, and healthcare access, emphasizing the need for evidence-based, person-centered interventions.
Committed to social justice, Dorothy actively engages in projects that amplify the voices of underserved populations. Her research aims to understand disparities and drive meaningful policy and programmatic change. Through a combination of scholarship, practice, and community collaboration, she works to create more inclusive and effective support systems for those most impacted by social and economic challenges.
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