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John Keesler

  • Ph.D., MSW, LMSW
  • Associate Professor
  • IU Bloomington

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About

John M. Keesler, PhD, LMSW is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Indiana University Bloomington. He is originally from Buffalo, NY, and currently resides in Southern Indiana. He has more than 10 years practice experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on behavioral health.

Education

PhD

Emphasis/Major: Social Welfare
2016 - University at Buffalo

Dissertation: An Evaluation of Individual and Organizational Factors in Predicting Professional Quality of Life among Direct Support Professionals in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services

MSW

Emphasis/Major: Social Work
2009 - University at Buffalo

BA

Emphasis/Major: Psychology
1999 - Buffalo State College

Research Interests

John M. Keesler conducts community-based research focusing on adversity/trauma, trauma-informed care, and quality of life, with an emphasis on these substantive areas in intellectual/developmental disability service organizations.

Teaching Interests

John M. Keesler has taught multiple courses, including practice and research, across the social work curriculum. He is most interested in creating opportunities to augment students' experiences through community-based service learning projects.

Awards and Honors

  • 2024 Student Award
    2024 - American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • Trustees Teaching Award
    2024 - Indiana University
  • Distinguished PhD Alumni Award
    2022 - University at Buffalo School of Social Work
  • Top Cited Article 2020-2021
    2022 - Wiley
  • Disability Manuscript Award
    2022 - Council on Social Work Education
  • Steven Reiss Research Award
    2021 - National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
  • AHEC Partnership Matters Award
    2020 - Indiana Area Health Education Center Network
  • AAIDD Early Career Scholarship
    2020 - American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • AAIDD Student/Early Career Professional Scholarship
    2019 - American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • Training Fellow
    2017 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Program for Social Work Faculty Boston University, NIH/NIAAA