Priscilla Wilson

Priscilla Wilson is a doctoral student in the College of Social Work at Florida State University. With a focus on child protection and the "best interests of the child," her research investigates the effectiveness of community-based interventions and the influence of policy and practice on social work outcomes. She also explores how distinct systems-level and cultural contexts affect the design, implementation, and outcomes of community-based interventions in child protection. Her goal is to bridge the gap between academic research and on-the-ground implementation to drive meaningful social change.

Driven by her commitment to making a positive impact, she co-founded Handz-On Africa, a non-profit organization that aims to engage in hands-on intervention, which will grant children in Ghana access to quality education. Over the next decade, she aspires to be one of the leading researchers who will significantly influence the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence and torture of children, ensuring that every child can live free from fear, neglect, abuse, and exploitation.

Areas of Focus

• Child protection
• Community-based Intervention
• Social policy
• Social work practice

Education

• 2025, MSW, European Joint Master's Degree - Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania): 1st semester, Riga Stradins University (Latvia): 2nd semester, Catholic University in Ruzomberok (Slovakia): 3rd semester, ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal): 4th semester; Social Work with Children and Youth
• 2019, BA, University of Ghana, Social Work and Sociology