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Mindy Brooks-Eaves, DSW, CSW (she/her/hers)

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B & B Consulting, United States

Dr. Mindy “Dr. BE” Eaves is Chair of School of Social Work, Interdisciplinary Studies, & Gerontology at Kentucky State University, a Whitney M. Young Scholar, Advisory Board Member of Continued, consultant for the Wellness Group ETC, author of From the Schoolhouse to the Prison Yard: Discipline Disparities in K-12 Public Schools, A Call for Transformational Change, co-editor of The A to Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and other Helping Professionals, She possesses over 20 years of experience in the areas of ombudsing, leadership, administration, social work education, child welfare, community mental health, and advocacy.

Dr. BE’s passion is equity, teaching and sustainability of social workers with specific attention to disparity, blackness, identity, cultural inclusivity, and practicing radical self-care as a guiding principle. During warm climate, Dr. Eaves rejuvenates in nature by cultivating her sun and shade gardens, cycling and walking in Louisville’s expansive park system, or just reading and lounging by the rivulet. During colder months, Dr. Eaves enjoys quiet time at home with her family and close friends. For the culture and greater good, Dr. Eaves is a political enthusiast and regularly volunteers to support democracy.

Dr. BE is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Phi Alpha Honor Society. She is a past recipient of the Cabinet for Health & Families Award for Excellence and Social Worker of the Year and Kentucky Court of Justice KLEO Award.

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