Professor Dr. Denise Mclane Davison

Biography

Denise McLane-Davison is an award-winning leader in Afrofuturistic womanist social work, demonstrated through her extensive teaching, research, and scholarship. With expertise in Black feminist/womanist/Africana epistemologies and public humanities, she employs a critical race perspective to challenge systemic oppression and foster transformative practices. Her prolific research includes significant funded projects focused on women's wellness, womanist leadership, and HIV/AIDS, particularly within racialized Black communities. She is a graduate of prominent institutions, including Illinois State University and Clark Atlanta University. In 2020, she received the Zenobia L. Hikes Teaching-Research National Award from the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy, highlighting her contributions to social work education. McLane-Davison's impactful curriculum centers on anti-Black racism and anti-oppression responses, making her a key figure in redefining social work practices in contemporary contexts. Her commitment to bridging disciplines is evident in her advocacy for Black digital humanities and intergenerational scholarship.

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