Dean and Professor, College of Health Sciences
Dr. Powers earned her master’s degree in social work at San Diego State University and her PhD in social work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to taking a faculty position at UNC, she served as a school social worker in CA and a K-12 school district administrator in NC. Her research has focused primarily on the school success and behavioral health of youth and graduate school education.
Dr. Powers served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Social Work at UNC prior to coming to Boise State University in 2012. She began as the MSW Program Coordinator in the School prior to serving as an Associate Dean for the College of Health Sciences from 2016 to 2024.
She is now the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, but has served in other leadership roles including the Chair of the St. Luke’s Treasure Valley Community board, interim Director/Divisional Dean of the School of Social Work, the Interim Director of the School of Allied Health Sciences, and Faculty Senate President for the Boise State campus.
Contact Information
Office: NNHS 408A
Phone: (208) 426-3600
Email: JoellePowers@boisestate.edu