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About Dr. Nubian Sun, LCSW-BACS

Dr. Nubian OmiSayade Sun, born in Memphis, TN (Home of the Blues), is a visionary Healing Centered Leader, Educator, and Social Entrepreneur, dedicated to dismantling systemic inequities, fostering healing-centered learning environments, and inciting the spirit of social entrepreneurship across systems of practice. Holding a doctoral degree from the prestigious, Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Social Work at Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Sun's scholarly contributions provide insight into the experiences of marginalized communities across community and institutional settings. As a dynamic speaker, Dr. Sun has engaged audiences, inspiring critical conversations and mobilizing action for transformative change. Dr. Sun's commitment to healing-centered engagement extends beyond academia, as they actively collaborate with community organizations and institutions to amplify marginalized voices and co-create pathways to social entrepreneurship with underrepresented individuals. Dr. Nubian Sun continues to leave an indelible mark on academia and the broader movement for a more just and healing-centered society.

Positions

August 2021 - Present Clinical Assistant Professor, Sacred Heart University ‐ School of Social Work
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2018 - 2021 Clinical Assistant Professor, Tulane University ‐ Social Work
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2017 - 2021 Executive Director /Founder, Center for Resilient Individuals, Families & Communities
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Assistant Professor, Tennessee State University ‐ Social Work
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2020 - 2020 A Study of Reproductive Healthcare Needs and Barriers of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Tulane University
Emily Schoenbaum Community Development Grant
Role: Project Co-Leader
2020 - 2020 Saving Lives Including Our Own: Best Practices of Healing Informed Leadership among Black Women Reproductive Justice Leaders in the South
Tulane University
Newcomb Faculty Grant
Role: Project Leader
2017 - 2018 Perceived Self-Efficacy of Social Work Students of Color at Predominantly White Institutions
University of Southern Indiana
Faculty Awards for Service, Teaching, and Research Committee Scholars in Service Grant
Role: Project Co-Leader
2017 - 2017 Project L.I.F.E.
WKU Center for Citizenship and Social Justice
Scholars in Service Grant
Role: Project Leader
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2018 - Present Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LA
2015 - Present Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TN
2019 - 2021 Advisory Board-Member, National Bailout Collective
2019 - 2019 Guest Editor, Journal of Colorism Studies
2016 - 2016 Member, City YouthSpeak Poetry Program
Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer, Affilia, Journal of Women and Social Work
Member, National Association of Black Social Workers
Member, National Social Work Honor Society
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Honors and Awards

  • Actively Changing Tomorrow Through Service (A.C.T.S)- Book Scholarship
  • The Academic & Health Policy Conference on Correctional Health Fellowship
  • Customer Service Award- Nashville VA Hospital
  • Social Justice Fellowship
  • SHADES Retreat Scholarship
  • United Negro College Fund- Anna Bing Fellowship

Education

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M.S. Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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B.S. Social Work, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Ph.D. Social Work, Clark Atlanta University ‐ Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Social Work
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Links

Contact Information

Social Work
West Campus West Building
WCW*W3B302
203-903-2236

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ORCID

Creative Works (3)

Research Works (7)

Teaching Works (2)