What is the Matrix of Domination?

Brittany Nwachuku, EdD, LCSW, LISW, OSW-C

Dr. Brittany Nwachuku is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Board-Certified Oncology Social Worker (OSW-C) and Qualified Administrator (QA) of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Dr. Nwachuku received her Doctor of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh and Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Louisville’s Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work. She has numerous years of experience in medical and mental health settings. Dr. Nwachuku’s clinical experience of working with diverse populations includes, juvenile probation, foster care youth, school social work, private practice, and oncology healthcare settings. In addition, she has provided clinical and administrative supervision to social work students, interns, and professionals, while facilitating a wide range of cancer support groups, educational lectures, and professional development to staff on best practices for diverse and underserved patient populations. Presently, Dr. Nwachuku is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Education at Slippery Rock University. Her research specialties include equity and inclusion, psychosocial oncology care, grief and bereavement, and women's health disparities. In 2018, her professional and voluntary endeavors led to a recognition as one of Pittsburgh’s Fab 40 under 40 honorees. Dr. Nwachuku emphasizes the notion of self-care and taking a proactive role to maintaining a good quality of life. In her free time, she enjoys trying new cuisine, spending time with friends and family, traveling with her husband, listening to music, and laughing uncontrollably.