Roxanne A. Donovan, PhD

EDUCATION
Roxanne A. Donovan, PhD, is Professor of Psychology jointly appointed in the Departments of Psychological Science (PSYC) and Interdisciplinary Studies (ISD). She earned a PhD and MA in Clinical Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies from the University of Connecticut, a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University, and a BBA in Marketing from the University of Miami. 

TEACHING AND RESEARCH
As a Black feminist scholar, Dr. Donovan is passionate about teaching courses that bridge psychology, Black studies, and gender studies, including Psychology of Gender and Black Women's Health.

Dr. Donovan brings an intersectional lens rooted in liberation to her scholarship, publishing and presenting extensively on the role of gendered racism in the mental health outcomes of Black women.

Her two coauthored books—Teaching Diversity Relationally: Engaging Emotions and Embracing Possibilities and Unraveling Assumptions: A Primer for Understanding Oppression and Privilege—integrates psychological and social justice principles to the teaching and learning of diversity.

Her current book project with Dr. Nichole Guillory introduces a Black feminist mothering framework for raising socially conscious children.

PRACTICE
Dr. Donovan is a licensed psychologist in Georgia. She provides consultation, training, and media commentary nationally and locally on topics related to mental health, stress, diversity, and social justice.