- Director of BSW Program, Tri-Cities
- Clinical Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. RoseAnne Droesch is a licensed clinical social worker whose research focuses on evidence-based interventions for trauma survivors and the social determinants of health affecting vulnerable communities. She has led the development and implementation of a culturally adapted injury recovery program at a Level II trauma center, aimed at reducing posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and risky alcohol use, with a particular emphasis on addressing health disparities among Hispanic/Latino patients.
Dr. Droesch’s scholarly work explores low-intensity interventions that support immigrants and refugees in both global humanitarian settings and the United States. In collaboration with colleagues at the University of Houston-Downtown, her ongoing research examines strategies to close the global mental health treatment gap through an evidence-based intervention known as Problem Management Plus (PM+). She is also investigating how Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) education can help bridge this gap, including the feasibility and effectiveness of a bachelor-level course designed to address common mental disorders among marginalized populations.
Before joining the faculty at Washington State University Tri-Cities, Dr. Droesch earned a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Tulane University, a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish and Psychology from Seattle University. She continues to serve as a trauma consultant for local health and human service organizations in her community.