Carmen Leggett

Contributing Faculty
College of Social and Behavioral Health
Barbara Solomon School of Social Work
Master of Social Work (MSW)

As a social worker, Dr. Leggett's professional experience focuses on shaping Army policy to address domestic abuse, child abuse, and problematic sexual behaviors in youth. Dr. Leggett has dedicated her career to fostering social change by advocating for military families, civilians, and Host Nation personnel, promoting violence-free environments, and enhancing educational opportunities to improve quality of life. Dr. Leggett’s research interests include adoption and education. She retired United States Army and currently serves as a Family Advocacy Program Specialist while also serving as a Contributing Faculty Member at Walden University.

Education

PhD, Walden University

MPhil, Walden University

MSW, Salisbury University

MEd, University of Phoenix

BS, University of Maryland Global Campus

Publications

Leggett, C. (2020). A Phenomenological Study on Adoption Disclosure Experienced by Adult Adoptees. Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Seabrook, D., Leggett, C. (2023). Reconciling Policy, Perspective, and Voice: Veterans as HSPPs in Military Family Programs. NOHS Human Services Today Magazine

Williams, R. A., Leggett, C., Gwaltney, K., Hickman, G. (2022). Impact of District-Wide Free Lunch on Third-Grade Student's Reading Comprehension. . The Journal of At-Risk Issues (JARI)

Stegelin, D., Leggett, C. (2021). Trauma-Informed Preschool Education in Public School Classroom: Responding to Suspension, Expulsion, and Mental Health Issues of Young Children. The Journal of At-Risk Issues (JARI)