Clinton Gyimah is a doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. He earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia.

Before beginning his doctoral studies, Clinton worked as a research assistant at the University of Georgia’s Center for Social Justice, Human, and Civil Rights, where he contributed to several health equity and inclusivity projects across Georgia. He also gained clinical experience as a case manager during his specialization practicum at the Cognitive Aging and Education Research Center, where he supported older adults through early dementia diagnosis, facilitated support groups, and helped individuals and families manage the challenges of cognitive decline.

In addition, Clinton served as a teaching and research assistant in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. His professional and research experience spans projects addressing child marriage prevention, trauma-informed care for immigrant populations in the United States, and advocacy for health equity. Through these efforts, he has co-authored four peer-reviewed articles.

Clinton’s research interests center on gerontology and caregiving (both formal and informal) for older adults living with dementia, health equity and inclusivity, child maltreatment prevention, and community-based participatory research. His faculty mentor is Dr. Cotton Quinton. 

Research Interests

Gerontology and caregiving

Health equity and inclusivity

Child maltreatment prevention

Community Participatory Research