ABOUT ME
CONSULTANT
RESEARCHER
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
Dr. Tia has spent over 25 years working at the intersection of social work, public safety, and crisis response not just as a researcher and educator, but as a clinician who has been in the field, on the scene, and inside the systems where it matters most.
Her work exists for one reason: the people who show up when communities need help most deserve the same evidence-informed care and support that they give others.
Dr. Tia's research sits at a critical and underserved intersection — the wellness, safety, and sustainability of the people who deliver crisis response, human services, and public safety to our communities.
Her primary research and practice focus areas include:
First Responder Wellness Crisis Intervention Human Service Personnel Safety Trauma-Informed Practice Evidence-Based Practice Program & Curriculum Development
Her approach integrates rigorous academic inquiry with direct practice experience — translating research into training, consultation, and program development that is grounded in the realities of frontline work.
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2015-2017
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2011-2014
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2007-2010
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