Anita Harbert

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SDSU

Bio

Dr. Anita Harbert (emeritus: 2016) was a professor director of the School of Social Work.  She founded the University Center on Substance Abuse, and was the Executive Director of its Academy for Professional Excellence.   Throughout her career, Harbert received international recognition and was the successful recipient of millions of dollars in grants and contracts from national, state, and local agencies supporting social work education and training for public social services.  She continues to volunteer her time to run the SDSU Center on Aging.