Areas of Interest
African American Families and Communities, Diversity Issues in Schools, and Ethnicity and Gender Issues among the Elderly
Sylvia Sims Gray
PhD
Associate Professor
PhD - Wayne State University
M.S.W. - Michigan State University
BA - Tennessee State University
Marshall Room 358
734.487.0920
Activities and Acomplishments
Dr. Gray frequently lectures and trains on cultural issues in practice, with particular expertise in African American culture. Prior to joining Eastern’s faculty, Dr. Gray served as Director of the National Child Welfare Training Center and has held positions in administration, training and child welfare with the Michigan Department of Social Services.








