Guest Speakers

Christina Douyon, PhD

Dr. Christina Douyon earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Boston College, where
she was trained at the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture under Dr. Janet
Helms. She specializes in the intersection of race and ethnicity as well as racial trauma. Prior to pursuing a career in psychology, Dr. Douyon taught 6th grade reading in New Orleans, LA,through Teach For America.

Amanda Weber, PhD

Dr. Amanda Weber earned their Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Boston College, where
they were trained at the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture under Dr.
Janet Helms. They specialize in the intersections of race and gender and deconstructing
Whiteness and White Supremacy. Dr. Weber is currently working at the Boston VA Hospital,
completing their post-doctorate fellowship. Previous to pursuing their degree in Psychology, they
worked in the field of Information Technology for a medium-sized business as a manager where
they developed their skills in leadership, managing teams, developing team culture and
accountability, and developing continuous learning plans.

Planning Committee

Ernestine Jennings, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School

Jennifer Maloney
Coordinator, Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Elizabeth McQuaid, PhD, ABPP
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Professor of Pediatrics
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Maria Sullivan
Director, Brown Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Audrey Tyrka, MD, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Holly Wilker
Administrative Manager, DPHB Academic Affairs
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University