Areas of Interest

African American Families and Communities, Diversity Issues in Schools, and Ethnicity and Gender Issues among the Elderly

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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.