Faculty
Emelda Curry
Professor of Instruction, Graduate Program Coordinator
ISS Undergraduate Program Director - Tampa Campus
CONTACT
Office: CPR 229
Phone: (813) 974-1491
Email
bio
Dr. Emelda Curry is a Professor of Instruction, the Graduate Program Coordinator, and ISS Program Director (Tampa campus) in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. Prior to joining the department, she practiced both micro- and macro-level social work in the non-profit and education sectors. Her work focused on providing services to diverse health populations, building community partnerships, and engaging with federal, state, and local governments. Dr. Curry continues to hold a license in clinical social work (LCSW) in the state of Florida. Since joining the department, she has provided administrative leadership, organization, and support for the M.A. and Ph.D. programs in sociology. She enjoys providing students community-engaged learning opportunities and is interested in research on race and family relationships, mental health, and military culture.
education
Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2013