Dr. Antoine Lovell is an Assistant Professor at Morgan State University School of Social Work, where he brings a dynamic blend of research, practice, and lived experience to his teaching and scholarship. Holding a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Work and Social Policy from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, a Master of Public Administration degree from Long Island University School of Business, Public Administration, and Information Sciences, and a Master of Social Work degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work, Dr. Lovell has dedicated his career to advancing social justice and dismantling systemic barriers that perpetuate homelessness and housing instability.

Dr. Lovell’s research is grounded in his lived experience as a formerly homeless youth—an experience documented in the ABC series “Our America: Living While Black”—and is informed by a commitment to centering community voices in policy development. His work explores the interplay between housing, well-being, and systemic inequities, with a focus on emerging adults and families navigating public housing and homelessness. Currently, Dr. Lovell’s work focuses on analyzing legislative responses to homelessness and their root causes, with an emphasis on translating research into actionable policy recommendations that promote housing justice and equity.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Lovell has served in leadership roles across government and community-based organizations, championing equity-driven strategies as a servant leader. He has worked alongside homeless youth and young people aging out of foster care, ensuring that their voices guide the development and implementation of supportive housing programs and policies. His leadership has consistently emphasized collaborative, community-based approaches to ending homelessness and promoting social and economic mobility for marginalized populations.

Dr. Lovell has been recognized for his contributions to the field through prestigious postdoctoral appointments. He was awarded a competitive Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy and Practice, and completed the Emotional Well-Being and Physical Health Summer Course Fellowship at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Research Department of Behavioural Science. His work has been supported by funding from the William T. Grant Foundation, where he examined legislative strategies throughout the United States to eradicate youth homelessness.