Kyaien O. Conner, Ph.D.

Kyaien O. Conner, Ph.D., was promoted to dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Conner, the Donald M. Henderson Chair, has been serving as the school’s associate dean. She also directs the Center on Race and Social Problems at the university. Her research examines the drivers of disparities in health and mental health care access, use, and outcomes, with a focus on advancing responsive behavioral health interventions.

In addition to her work at Pitt, Dr. Conner serves in a leadership capacity with the National Institutes of Health-funded Advanced Research Institute for Geriatric Psychiatry.

Dr. Conner is a four-time graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master of social work degree, a master of public health degree with a specialization in minority health and health disparities, and a Ph.D. in social work.