Tracey Braithwaite

Dr. Tracey Braithwaite is a Contributing Faculty Member in the College of Social and Behavioral Science at Walden University. She is a licensed Social Worker and has served in the Social Work profession for over 17 years. She lives a life of service in helping and empowering individuals, families, the under-served, vulnerable populations, and communities faced with socioeconomic challenges, in helping them to meet their needs and full potential. As a practitioner and leader, in her capacity of service, she has worked with the Administration for Children Services, New York City Health and Hospitals, various home care agencies, and provided psychotherapy to a diverse population in New York. Dr. Braithwaite is currently a Senior Staff Associate of the Social Work Department serving in the Transplant Center of Downstate Medical Center, a teaching hospital in New York.

She has taught Social Work to a heterogeneous group of scholars at the graduate level. Dr. Braithwaite believes in creating a mutual learning experience where theoretical and practical approaches merge in the classroom.

In 2023, she earned her PhD in Public Policy and Administration with a Specialization in Public Policy and Law from Walden University. Prior to obtaining her PhD, she received her Master of Science Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from York College. Dr. Braithwaite (2023) published “Structural Empowerment of Nurse Leaders In New York State During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Dr. Braithwaite's current research interest is on policy and revolutionizing leadership. She presented at symposium as well as within the community on the important role social Work plays in addressing the needs of various populations and mental health and transplant recipients.

Why is teaching of importance to her? First and foremost, teaching has been her passion. Her love for teaching has always led her to ask the question: What good is knowledge acquired, if you die with it? This question has been the driving force to allow her to pursue her passion for teaching. In further pursuit, she believes that we gain knowledge in so many ways but is it just only for us to keep as a trophy. Hence, her aim is to share the knowledge gained with others in the journey of life-long learning.

Education

PhD, Walden University

MSW, Adelphi University

BSW, York College

Public Service

National Association of University Women, Name of Organization, Member -

Publications

Braithwaite, T. (2023). Structural Empowerment of Nurse Leaders In New York State During the COVID-19 Pandemic.