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Brittany Nwachuku
Biography

Dr. Brittany Nwachuku, LCSW, LISW-S, is an Associate Professor in the online Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Alliant International University. She has extensive clinical experience gained through work across various medical and mental health settings, including juvenile probation, foster care, educational environments, private practice, and oncology healthcare. Beyond her academic and administrative roles, Dr. Nwachuku serves on numerous boards, advisory panels, and committees that focus on women's and girls' health issues. She collaborates with various organizations to promote continuing education initiatives for clinical social work students and practicing clinicians. Her scholarly work includes publications and presentations on social justice, anti-racism in social work education, as well as on grief, bereavement, trauma, and psychosocial oncology care.

Professional Interests
  • Medical social work
  • Oncology/ psychosocial oncology care
  • Women’s equity and maternal health 
Courses
  • Science of Social Work
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Nwachuku, B. (2023). "Practical approaches to gratitude practice." AOSW Connections, 3(1).
  • Nwachuku, B., Strayer, S., Wilson, F., Davis, B., & Talley, V. (2023, Feburary 27). Restorative practices and healing for race-based stress and trauma. Alliant International University Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.  
  • Nwachuku, B. (2023). Introduction to clinical social work in oncology. CE workshop for Continued.com, LLC.
  • Nwachuku, B. (2023). Oncology social work: A specialized practice area. CE podcast workshop for Continued.com, LLC.