LEXINGTON, Ky. — The College of Social Work (CoSW) is thrilled to welcome Dr. Alexis Bell as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Kentucky (UK).
A Lexington native and two-time UK alumna, Bell brings a student-centered, experience-driven lens to her teaching and practice. Since earning her MSW from CoSW in 2020, she has worked in school-based mental health and student support roles with Fayette County Public Schools, first as a District Mental Health Specialist and later as a Family Resource Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Coordinator at the high school level. In both positions, she worked to eliminate barriers to students’ academic and social-emotional success through responsive programs and wraparound support.
Bell began teaching in higher education in 2022 as an adjunct instructor at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC). She joined the UK MSW program as a Part-Time Instructor in 2023 and has also provided clinical services in private practice and hospital-based settings.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, a Master of Social Work from UK with a school social work certification, and a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from UK with a concentration in social work education, completed in May 2025.
“Dr. Bell’s lived experience, teaching expertise, and passion for student advocacy make her a powerful addition to our faculty,” said Dr. Jackie Duron, Associate Dean of Faculty Advancement. “Her voice and vision will enrich our classrooms and strengthen our commitment to equity in education and social work practice.”
Outside of her professional roles, Bell enjoys attending concerts, traveling, singing in her church choir, playing tennis, and shopping.
To learn more about Dr. Bell’s work, visit her LinkedIn profile.
