Karen A. Ford, D.S.W.
Professor Emeritus and Former Director of Strategic Leadership Studies
Education
D.S.W. - Howard University, Washington, DC
M.S.W. - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
B.A. - Emory & Henry College, Emory VA
Experience
Professor, JMU Social Work Department
Director, Lynchburg Youth Services, City of Lynchburg, VA
Regional Youth Prevention Specialist, VA Dept of Juvenile Justice
Director Camp New Hope, VA Dept of Juvenile Justice
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Youth group home & detention worker
Professional Interests and Affiliations
Baccalaureate Social work Program Directors Association (BPD)
Council on social Work Education (CSWE)
American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Academic Centers Council
NAACP
School of Strategic Leadership Studies
