Alexandria Smith, M.S.W.

Alexandria Smith has a background in applied social science research and public health. Smith’s experience includes clinical practice with children and families and communities. Smith’s work centers around child welfare services and family development across all stages of life. Smith’s skills include literature reviews, qualitative research, and implementation of approaches aimed at promoting fairness in service delivery using research implementation science.

Currently, Smith supports several projects, including the Infant-Toddler Court Program Evaluation, Cross-Center Evaluation of the Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative, Identification and Care of Children with Prenatal Alcohol and Other Drug Exposures: Prevention Strategies, and Strengthening Paternal Engagement in Florida’s Child Welfare System Through Father-Informed Solutions.

Before joining JBA, Smith worked as a research assistant at Morgan State University and received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute and an M.S.W. from Morgan State University. Smith is a licensed master social worker.