Black Women’s History Month – April Harris-Britt

Black Women’s History Month: April Harris Britt

April Harris-Britt, Ph.D.

April Harris-Britt, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and core faculty in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program who is a beloved colleague, faculty advisor, and course instructor. She is a powerful role model and mentor to women and especially African American students due to her visibility with her work with the American Psychological Association and as a highly respected clinician and researcher. She has also gone beyond as an exemplar of ultimate self-care and discipline.

Dr. Harris-Britt is “all in” for her students and is a valuable colleague to consult with. In the past when asked for volunteers on student support projects she has been known to reply, “Anything for the students.” She has taken on a very high number of dissertations and mentored many students through this critical milestone in their training. She has also eagerly jumped to various leadership roles in the program. She has developed a vibrant private practice where students have received invaluable clinical training, and she has served many underserved families with important assessment and psychotherapy supports. She has a vitality for life and work and is always generous with her time and wisdom. Indeed, she is a role model for faculty and students.

This essay is shared by the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program DEI Committee as part of the “Share Her Name” Campaign during Black Women’s History Month.