Dr. King’s research primarily focuses on health behaviors and health disparities that impact the adolescent and young adult life experience. Her research has been informed by direct practice experience with children and families in juvenile justice, child welfare, education, nonprofit and homeless/transitional housing settings. In 2015, Dr. King was recognized as the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Northwest Florida unit’s Social Work Educator of the Year. Dr. King seeks to develop social workers who are prepared to respond to the unique and evolving needs of the profession while remaining sensitive to the needs of all clients served particularly those from marginalized, vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds. Share this:TwitterFacebookGoogleLike this:Like Loading...