Biennial Graduate Student Diversity Challenge Conference

The ISRC is delighted to provide an opportunity for graduate students to present their work and engage in discussion, mentoring, and community with experienced scholars conducting race and racism-related research. This conference will be free and held virtually via Zoom.

Intersectional Approaches to the Study of Race and Racism: Implications forÌýand Racism in Psychological Science:
Psychological Research, Training, and Practice

November 15, 2025 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Online via Zoom

This opportunity is focused on showcasing the work of Graduate students as they present their work and receive valuable mentorship from esteemed scholars in this field. Join us to contribute to the production and dissemination of impactful research on race and racism. This conference is free and open to graduate students.Ìý

The Keynote Address will be delivered by Dr. Jioni Lewis, University of Maryland, College Park.Ìý

Dr. Jioni Lewis
Dr. Jioni Lewis
Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology
University of Maryland
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Dr. Jioni Lewis

Dr. Jioni Lewis

Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology

University of Maryland

Dr. Jioni A. Lewis is a Black feminist and intersectionality scholar and social justice advocate. She is an Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland. Dr. Lewis’s research is focused on investigating the influence of discrimination on the mental and physical health of people of color, with a specific focus on the impact of gendered racism on Black women’s health and well-being. She also examines cultural protective factors that buffer individuals against the harmful effects of gendered racism, such as radical healing, collective coping, and resistance strategies. Dr. Lewis is currently a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Divisions 17, 35, and 45). She has received several national awards for her research, teaching, and social justice advocacy, such as the 2022 Fritz & Linn Kuder Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions and the 2020 Social Justice Award from the Society of Counseling Psychology (APA Division 17). She has been actively involved in leadership positions in APA Divisions 17 and 35. She is Past-President of the Psychology of Black Women (APA Division 35-Section I), past Vice President for Education & Training of the Society of Counseling Psychology, and current Chair of the Committee on Women in Psychology. She will also be serving as APA Council Representative for Division 17 starting in January (2026-2028).Ìý

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PanelistUniversity
Dr. Evan AugusteÌýJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice
Dr. Jasmin BrooksUC Berkeley
Dr. Germán A. CadenasRutgers University
Dr. Shawn C. T. JonesVirginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Brian TaeHyuk KeumUC Berkeley
Dr. Tyler LefevorUtah State University
Dr. Gayle MorseRussell Sage College
Dr. Enrique W. Neblett, JrUniversity of Michigan
Dr. Lillian Polanco-RomanNew York University
Dr. Cristalis Capielo RosarioÌýArizona State UniversityÌý
Dr. Lisa A. SuzukiNew York University
Dr. Melanie WilcoxUniversity of Albany
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