Tonya Cross Hansel, PhD, MSW serves as Associate Dean for Research and Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. A nationally recognized scholar in disaster mental health and trauma recovery, her work emphasizes implementation science and the translation of evidence into real-world practice.
In her leadership role, Dr. Hansel provides strategic direction for research infrastructure, faculty development, and student engagement, and she especially enjoys supporting faculty in advancing their research ideas, programs, and impact through collaboration, mentorship, and institutional support.
