Professor Leslie Gregory is a graduate of Eastern’s BSW program. She began teaching in the Social Work Department in 1995, became the BSW Practicum Director in 2010, and the BSW Director and Chair in 2019. Professor Gregory values interacting with students in and outside of the classroom and teaches to inspire students to grow in self-knowledge and mercy so they can skillfully and compassionately serve clients.     

Leslie is the faculty advisor for the campus student social work club, SSWA, and she is the Chair of the Heroic Endeavor Committee. She speaks in professional settings and faith communities on forgiveness, use-of-self, anxiety, mindfulness, wellness, grief & loss, integration of faith & practice, and care ministry. She co-authored, along with Dr. Sandra Bauer, a decision case, Gone Huntin’ published in 2010. They also co-authored a new edition of the classic Christian social work text, So You Want to be a Social Worker, which was published by NACSW in 2021. Leslie also contributes to NACSW as a guest editor and reviewer.  

Leslie is married and has four sons who graduated from Eastern University. In addition to teaching, Leslie is involved in care ministry and has served as a small group leader and in the areas of women’s ministry, health and wellness ministry, prayer ministry, and a ministry for women experiencing sexual brokenness. She maintains a private social work practice where she serves individuals, couples, and families.