Health is "Mental" Too "Your pain is not your personality" - Kevin Breel
"Oh Grace! Ministries hosted by J. Estell" Podcast - Interview with Dr. Tierra T. Ellis
Special thanks to Ms. Janette Bentley for the interest in interviewing Dr. Ellis to discuss the loss of Chadwick Boseman, Psyches of Color, Inc., and fulfilling purpose! – August 31, 2020
"Say it Loud" Podcast - Mental Health Edition!
Special thanks to Jordan Hunter for the invitation and Drs. Akilah Reynolds and Marquita Stokes for their attendance alongside Dr. Ellis. – May 31, 2019
Speaking Engagements
"...Because Mental Health is Missing!"
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis, Ph.D., NCSP
Dr. Ellis presented at the 2019 Psychological Studies of Social Issues (SPSSI) conference in San Diego, California. She presented her trauma-informed positive youth development group for Black girls and boys who are victim of the school to jail track in South Central LA. This research is very important to her because “Mental Health is Missing!” There are so many interventions for these youth but those centered on mental health are limited. Prior to her postdoctoral fellowship, she created a 9-week session curriculum that is culturally sensitive to these Black adolescents and young adults.
How Can You Evaluate Your PBIS System: One School's Journey
Co-author, Tierra T. Ellis, Ph.D, NCSP
Dr. Ellis presented a paper presentation at the 2019 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) conference in Atlanta, Georgia on the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in schools and a hospital setting.
"Mommy if There's One of Three Black Boys Incarcerated, Does that Mean that me, Jaidyn, and JJ are going to Prison?"
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented at the 2017 Boston College Diversity Challenge conference in Newton, Massachusetts on “Mommy if There’s One of Three Black Boys Incarcerated, Does that Mean that me, Jaidyn, and JJ are going to Prison?” One in three Black boys born today in the United States will be incarcerated at some point in their lifetime, compared to one in 17 White boys (Sentencing Project, 2013). Jaidyn and JJ are Dr. Ellis’ baby brothers’ names and the statistics hit home for her.
“…If I Don’t Talk Then I May Get in Trouble, But If I Do Talk Then I May Get in Trouble!” Zero Tolerance Policies and its Effects on Mental Health for Black Student”
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis was selected to participate in the 2017 American Psychological Association’s Minority Fellowship Psi Program. What an honor to share her work, “…If I Don’t Talk Then I May Get in Trouble, But If I Do Talk Then I May Get in Trouble!” Zero Tolerance Policies and its Effects on Mental Health for Black Students” in front of Psychologists and other Doctors on the disparate disciplinary practices of Black students.
An Asset-Based Approach to Exploring the Psychosocial Factors that Contribute to the Underrepresentation of Black High School Students in AP STEM Courses
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented at the 2017 Columbia University Teacher’s College 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Conference. She presented preliminary work of her dissertation research entitled, “An Asset-Based Approach to Exploring the Psychosocial Factors that Contribute to the Underrepresentation of Black High School Students in AP STEM Courses.”
Cultivating Melanin in STEM Field for Minority Students through the NCAS CAREERS Weather Camp
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis made a third annual appearance at the 2017 Howard University Research Day Symposium to present her research on “Cultivating Melanin in STEM Field for Minority Students through the NCAS CAREERS Weather Camp.”
Bridging the Gap for Minority Students through NCAS CAREERS Weather Cam
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented her research at the Research Association for Minority Professors (RAMP) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. She presented on “Bridging the Gap for Minority Students through NCAS CAREERS Weather Camp” where her poster presentation came in the first place!
1) Findings from NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS) CAREERS Camp to Broaden Participation in STEM for Underrepresented Minority Groups and 2) The Psychosocial Factors that Contribute to Underrepresented of African-American High School Students in Advanced Physics and Chemistry Courses.
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented two roundtable discussions at the 2016 Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference: 1) “Findings from NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS) CAREERS Camp to Broaden Participation in STEM for Underrepresented Minority Groups” and 2) “The Psychosocial Factors that Contribute to Underrepresented of African-American High School Students in Advanced Physics and Chemistry Courses.”
Psychosocial Factors that Contribute to the Underrepresentation of African-American High School Students in Advanced Physics and Chemistry Courses
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented at the 2016 Howard University Research Day on her research, “Psychosocial Factors that Contribute to the Underrepresentation of African-American High School Students in Advanced Physics and Chemistry Courses.”
Higher Heights on STEM Education in a Formal and Informal Education Setting: Promoting Culture in the Adopt-A-School Program to Broaden Participation in STEM among African American Student
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented at the 2016 Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE) on “Higher Heights on STEM Education in a Formal and Informal Education Setting: Promoting Culture in the Adopt-A-School Program to Broaden Participation in STEM among African American Students.”
Relationship of Behavioral Referrals in School and the Academic Pipeline of African American boys and Juvenile Delinquency: The Role of School Psychologist in working with the African American Male
1st author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented research at the 2016 National Association of School Psychologist (NASP) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on “Relationship of Behavioral Referrals in School and the Academic Pipeline of African American boys and Juvenile Delinquency: The Role of School Psychologist in working with the African American Male.“
Evaluating the Effects of Academic Support on Recidivism Rates with Juvenile Offenders
2nd author, Tierra T. Ellis
Dr. Ellis presented research at the 2015 North American Correctional and Criminal Justice Psychology Conference in Ottawa, Canada on “Evaluating the Effects of Academic Support on Recidivism Rates with Juvenile Offenders.”
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