Clinical Associate Professor and BA Program Coordinator
University of Memphis
Kenya Anderson, LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University of Memphis with a specialization in Management and Evidence-Based Community Practice in the State of Tennessee. My assignment includes coordination of the baccalaureate social work degree program, student mentorship, and academic advising. I hold an active professional license as a Licensed Masters level Social Worker (LMSW). My professional affiliations include the National Association of Social Workers, the Council on Social Work Education, the Coalition of Black Social Workers, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Phi Alpha Honor Society. Currently, I serve as an appointed regulatory board member with the Tennessee Department of Health-Related Boards for Social Work Licensure. Through my service as a regulator, I chair the Research Committee with the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
My research interests include collaborating with multicultural communities’ applying ecological systems theory with a trauma-informed approach to intergenerational and social aspects of crime and victimology. My area of study emphases the intersectionality of issues of poverty, crime, and housing stability to identify solutions that reduce the impact of social, racial, and economic disparities within communities.
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ASWB Lunch and Learn: Know Before You Grow: Your Path to Social Work Licensure
Saturday, October 25, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM MT