Biography
Lisa A. Ferretti, LMSW, is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Program Director of the Master of Social Work program at Temple University’s School of Social Work in the College of Public Health. With over two decades of experience in social work education, research, and community-engaged scholarship, Ferretti has led transformative initiatives in aging, disability, health promotion, and evidence-based practice.
Professor Ferretti’s academic career spans leadership roles at Temple University and the University at Albany, where she directed multiple research labs and centers focused on chronic disease prevention, autism interventions, and aging services. She has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on more than 30 funded research and demonstration projects, including multi-million-dollar initiatives supported by the CDC, CMS, and the U.S. Administration on Community Living.
Ferretti’s scholarship centers on the intersection of social work, public health, and technology-enhanced care. Her recent work explores AI-informed care management for Parkinson’s Disease, barriers to autism intervention access, and loneliness among older adults. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on aging, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and health disparities.
A recipient of multiple honors—including the Temple University Faculty Senate Outstanding Faculty Service Award and the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence— Ferretti is recognized nationally for her contributions to gerontological social work and interprofessional education. She is also a leader in continuing education, developing trauma-informed care certificates and licensure preparation programs for emerging professionals.
Ferretti holds a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Gerontology and a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the State University of New York at Albany.
Education
- MSW, University at Albany
- Certificate of Graduate Study, Non-profit Leadership and Management, University at Albany
- BSW, University at Albany
- AS, Human Services, Schenectady County Community College
Courses Taught
Number | Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
SSWU 3011 | The Social Worker in the Group | Undergraduate |
SSWU 4312 | Loss and Grief | Undergraduate |
SSWG 8814 | Loss and Grief | Graduate |
Selected Publications
Recent
Shi, J., Ferretti, L., & McCallion, P. (2022). Attending with family members, completion rate and benefits accrued from chronic disease self-management program. Chronic Illn, 18(4), 784-795. United States. 10.1177/17423953211032263
McCallion, P., Ferretti, L., & McCarron, M. (2021). The emergence of ageing with long-term disability populations. In Handbook on Ageing with Disability (pp. 219-228).