Melody Rachel Konadu Frempong
PhD in Social Work Student
Contact
Email: k.melodyrachel@wustl.edu
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Areas of Focus
Adolescents/Youth Mental Health
Substance Use Intervention/Recovery
African Centered Interventions
Gender Issues
Biography
Melody holds a BA in Social Work with a minor in Sociology from Ghana. She obtained an MSW from the Brown School after completing a Joint MA degree in Public Policy at the Central European University and Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals. She has worked with humanitarian and social service organizations in West Africa, Europe, and the United States.
During her time in Ghana, Melody focused on enhancing the mental health and well-being of adolescent, while also addressing their reproductive health needs.. This experience led her to recognize the significance of enhancing mental health research and intervention for the youth.
Melody has been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals such as Global Social Welfare. Her research interests encompass Adolescent/Youth Mental health, Substance Use, and Gender related issues.