CHBS Associate Dean, Professor
brysonbj@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Education
- Ph.D. - University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- M.S.W. - University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- B.S.W. - University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
Experience
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA – BSW Program
- Barry University, Miami Shores, FL – BSW, MSW & PhD Programs
- Radford University, Abington , VA – MSW Program
- Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC - BSW Program
- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN - BSW Program
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA – BSW & MSW Programs
- Tanner Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit, GA – Crisis Mental Health
- Odessa Brown Children’s Health Clinic, WA – Community-based Social Worker & Adolescent Mental Health Counselor
- Children’s Hospital, WA – Medical Social Worker – ER, Float & Sickle Cell Social Worker
- Council on Battered Women, GA – Trainer
- National Black Women’s Health Project, NC Organizer
- First Statewide Black Women’s Health Conference Organizer, NC
- Minority Women’s Wellness Program, NC – Program Coordinator
- St. Mary’s Hospital, GA - Medical Social Worker
- Grant writer & MSW Student Coordinator, The Esther Project, North Miami, FL
- Consultive Evaluator for SISTAH’s & CHICAs Implementation, South FL AIDS Network, Miami, FL
- Board Chair, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Denver, CO
- WOC Organizer, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Washington, DC
- WOC Organizer – Georgia Network Against Domestic Violence, GA
Awards and Recognitions
- Commonwealth Technology Award 2023, Best Customer Experience Initiative - Education; Learning Access Through Universal Design (LAUD), State of Virginia
- Black Faculty Advisory Associate (Appointment), Academic Affairs, James Madison University, 2020
- Compass Award for Diversity and Inclusion, Office of the President, James Madison University, 2019
- Girls that Rock! Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha, James Madison University, 2019
- Virginia Geriatric Education Center Scholar, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 2018
- Diversity Enhancement Department Award, Office of the President, James Madison University, 2017
- Woman of Distinction Award Nominee. James Madison University, 2017
- Faculty Community Engagement Award Nominee. James Madison University, 2017
- Make Your Next Move Nominee, Student Advising, Office of Career & Academic Planning, James Madison University, 2015
- Diversity Enhancement Award Program, Faculty Award, Office of the President, James Madison University, 2014
- Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award SHEV Nominee, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, Richmond VA, 2014
- Provost Award for Student Outcome Assessment, Committee Chair, Social Work Department, James Madison University, 2013
- “All Together One” Award, Omicron Delta Kappa, National Honorary Leadership Society, James Madison University, 2011
- Council on Higher Education Accreditation National Award for Student Outcome Assessment, Washington, DC; Assessment Committee Chair, Department of Social Work, James Madison University, 2011
Professional Interests and Affiliations
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Association (BPD)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Virginia Organizing
- Virginia Social Work Education Consortium
Department of Social Work
Health and Behavioral Studies Building
MSC 4303
235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
MSC 4303
235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
