Aaron R. Brown PhD LCSW

Aaron Brown is social work educator and scholar interested in harm reduction, addictions, and rural social work. Aaron completed his PhD in Social Work at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before completing his PhD, Aaron worked in the community mental health field for over a decade in a variety of roles. Aaron worked in rural areas of East Tennessee where he served individuals, families, and groups. Aaron’s experiences treating addictions motivated him to pursue research on how to improve access to evidence-based treatments for addictions in rural communities.In his spare time, Aaron enjoys being outdoors with his family and whitewater kayaking on rivers and creeks in the Southeast.