Orion Mowbray
Professor, School of Social Work (Courtesy Appointment)
Executive Director, Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Professor, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Orion Mowbray
Professor, School of Social Work (Courtesy Appointment)
Executive Director, Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Professor, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Orion Mowbray, Ph.D., is an established researcher and professor who examines the consequences of mental health and substance use on vulnerable and marginalized populations. His research helps shape policy and practice, by improving outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and those involved in the justice system.
As an educator and mentor, Dr. Mowbray prepares future social scientists by cultivating strong analytic skills and a dedication to justice and equity. He is a widely cited author, publishing regularly in peer-reviewed journals, and has successfully secured external funding to support innovative, high-impact research. Through real-world projects and collaboration across multiple disciplines, he continues to lead efforts that create meaningful and lasting change for individuals, communities, and systems.