Investigators
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Joyce Hunter, D.S.W. Research Scientist Assistant Professor of Sociomedical Sciences & Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Social Work (in Psychiatry) |
EDUCATION
| City University of New York, New York, NY | B.S. | 1982 | Health Services |
| Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY |
M.S.W. | 1984 | Social Work |
| Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, NY |
D.S.W. | 1996 | Social Welfare |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| 1982-1991 | Director and Clinical Supervisor of Social Work Services, Hetrick-Martin Institute for Lesbian and Gay Youth, New York, NY | |
| 1988-1997 | Lecturer, Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY | |
| 1991-1996 | President, National Lesbian and Gay Health Association, Washington, DC | |
| 1992-present | Research Scientist, HIV Center for Clinical & Behavioral Studies, NY State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, New York, NY | |
| 1993-1995 | Member, Governing Council, International AIDS Society, Stockholm, Sweden | |
| 1994-1997 | Member, Steering Committee, National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC), Washington, DC | |
| 1997-present | Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Social Work, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY | |
| 2000-2001 | Member, Planning Committee, Conference: Scientific Workshop to Measure Health Concerns of LGB Youth, held 4/21/01, in New York City, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Assn. (GLMA) and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus of the American Public Health Association | |
| 2001-present | Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY | |
| 2003-2008 | Co-Director, Community Collaboration Core, HIV Center for Clinical & Behavioral Studies, NY State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, New York, NY | |
| 2003-present | Principal Investigator, HIV Center (subcontract), Stress, Identity, Mental Health Project (STRIDE), Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, NY (I. Meyer, Principal Investigator) | |
| 2005-present | Co-Investigator, Structural Intervention to Promote Women's Health (T. Exner, PI, HIV Center for Clinical & Behavioral Studies/NYSPI and Columbia University, NY) |
HONORS AND AWARDS
| 1988 | Diego Lopez Award, National Association of Social Workers, New York City Chapter, NY | |
| 1989 | The Hexter Award, Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY | |
| 1990 | World AIDS Day/Women and AIDS Award for Exemplary Leadership in HIV/AIDS Education and Service, New York University and Caribe AIDS/SIDA Regional Mental Health Project | |
| 1992 | A. Damien Martin Award, Hetrick-Martin Institute, New York, NY | |
| 1994 | Big Apple Award, New York City Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG), New York, NY | |
| 1994 | Lifetime Achievement Award, Uncommon Legacy Foundation | |
| 1995 | Harold Pickett Award, RJM Charitable Trust | |
| 1996 | Distinguished Service Award, National Lesbian and Gay Health Association | |
| 1998 | Courage and Dignity Award, Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer's Award, NY | |
| 1998 | Nassau County Executive's Commendation, NY | |
| 1998 | Linda Nadle Award for Community Service, Long Island Crisis Center, NY | |
| 1998 | AANNY Award, AIDS & Adolescents Network of New York, NY | |
| 2002 | Leadership and Service Award, Lesbian AIDS Project/Gay Men's Health Crisis, New York, NY | |
| 2002 | Youth Voice Impact Award, National Youth Advocacy Coalition, Washington, DC | |
| 2003 | Certificate of Honor and Appreciation for commitment and dedication to black lesbian health, The Spirit Health Study, The Mautner Project, Washington, DC | |
| 2004 | Recognition Award, Gay and Lesbian Adolescent Social Services (GLASS), a residential program for homeless youth, Los Angeles, CA | |
| 2005 | Special Civil Rights Award, New York City Council, NY | |
| 2006 | Special New York City Council Proclamation as Spokesperson for the Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights, 20th anniversary of the passing of the NYC Gay Rights Bill, NY |
Joyce Hunter, D.S.W.
Research Scientist
Assistant Professor of Sociomedical Sciences & Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Social Work (in Psychiatry)
TEL: 212-543-3787
FAX: 212-543-6003
jh547@columbia.edu
Contact
Research Scientist
Assistant Professor of Sociomedical Sciences & Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Social Work (in Psychiatry)
TEL: 212-543-3787
FAX: 212-543-6003
jh547@columbia.edu
Contact
Meeting the challenges of global HIV/AIDS at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and mental health



