Huangshu Xu

LMSW, Ph.D. Candidate in Social Work

Doctoral candidate in Social Work at Fordham University, specializing in child, youth, and family wellbeing, maternal mental health, and integrated behavioral health. Experienced in teaching, program evaluation, and collaborative research on social disparities and workforce development. Dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice and promoting equity in behavioral health and social service delivery.

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Publications

Published

Fuhua Zhai, Yookyong Lee, Qin Gao, Jing Guo, Huangshu Xu (2025). Intergenerational Continuity of Child Maltreatment in East Asian American Families: Roles of Parents' Beliefs in Physical Punishment and Social Support In Child & Family Social Work. Published

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Under Review

Huangshu Xu, G. Lawrence Farmer (2025). Preparing MSW Students for Integrated Behavioral Health Practice: Evaluating the PIPELINE for Youth Health In Journal of Social Work Education. Under Review

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Research Projects

Addressing the U.S. Maternal Mental Health Crisis: A Systematic Review

Huangshu Xu & Jemel Aguilar

ongoing

Systematic review of theoretical frameworks, policies, and interventions to promote health equity in maternal mental health. Presented at SSWR 30th Annual Conference, Washington, DC, January 2026.

Preparing MSW Students for Integrated Behavioral Health Practice: Evaluating the PIPELINE for Youth Health

Huangshu Xu & G. Lawrence Farmer

completed

Evaluation of HRSA-funded BHWET program preparing MSW students for integrated behavioral health practice with youth. Presented at CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA, October 2023.

Supporting Behavioral Health Workforce Diversity and Resilience: Evaluating the PIPELINE for Youth Health Program

Huangshu Xu, G. Lawrence Farmer, A. Panzano, & C. Tang

completed

HRSA-funded initiative focused on workforce diversity, student resilience, and career pathways in behavioral health. Presented at CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Anaheim, CA, November 2022.

Narrowing the Front Door to NYC's Child Welfare System

James R. Dumpson Doctoral Fellowship Project with Dr. Anne Williams-Isom

completed

Documenting the history of NYC's Administration for Children's Services (ACS). Supported convenings of high-level policymakers and assisted in research dissemination for child welfare reform.

Teaching

SWGS 6803: Applied Social Work Research and Evaluation

Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University

Teaching a 15-session in-person graduate course, leading instruction on applied research methods and program evaluation while mentoring students in developing research-informed practice and evaluation skills.

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Adjunct Instructor
Jan 2026 - Present

SWGS 6320: Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University

Assisted in three in-person teaching sessions by preparing lectures and presentations. Facilitated group discussions and provided detailed feedback on student assignments to support classroom engagement and develop skills in course facilitation and instructional support.

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Teaching Assistant
May 2024 - Aug 2024

News

Started teaching SWGS 6803: Applied Social Work Research and Evaluation as Adjunct Instructor
Jan 2026
Presented two posters at SSWR 30th Annual Conference in Washington, DC
Jan 2026
Published paper on intergenerational continuity of child maltreatment in Child & Family Social Work
Dec 2025
Presented poster on behavioral health workforce at CSWE Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta, GA
Oct 2023
Presented at CSWE Annual Program Meeting in Anaheim, CA on PIPELINE for Youth Health Project
Nov 2022

Professional Affiliations

Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Member

Present

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Member

Present

James R. Dumpson Doctoral Fellowship, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service

2021 - 2022

Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Fellowship, HRSA, Fordham University

2022 - 2024

Behavioral Health Clinician, Henry Street Settlement, Hunter College/Research Foundation CUNY

2018 - 2019

Bilingual Social Worker, SCO–Center for Family Life

2016 - 2018

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