Ray Mathew-Santhosham, LSW, MSW, is a second-year PhD student at The Ohio State University College of Social Work. Their research revolves around the use of art-based interventions in the community setting to improve social determinants of health and mediate barriers in vulnerable populations. Methodologically, they employ mixed qualitative and quantitative research to demonstrate efficacy and trends as well as meaningful storytelling for all stakeholders involved.

In addition to arts integration within social work practice, Mathew-Santhosham also investigates topics related to sexual and gender diversity, trauma processing, and social work higher education.