Dr. Isha W. Metzger
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Research Panel
Responsible for translating and disseminating research related to racial discrimination, trauma, racial socialization, racial identity, and related outcomes including PTSD, racial trauma, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and risky sexual behaviors.
Podcast Cast & Crew
Responsible for hosting and producing the Black & EMPOWERed podcast, and developing the social media support to promote the podcast.
Community Outreach
Responsible for coordinating and disseminating a Community Needs Assessment in Cobb, Clayton, Gwinett, Dekalb, and Fulton Counties, in Georgia, the #RacismHurts Public Health Messaging Campaign, Racial Trauma Guide, and other materials developed by the RTTF throughout the community.
Social Media Team
Responsible for disseminating psychoeducational materials, online trainings and opportunities for continuing education, fostering communication around social justice, and promoting EMPOWER Lab initiatives.
EMPOWERhood Web App
Responsible for developing and deploying the EMPOWERhood, a digital platform that allows community youth to engaged in self-paced psychoeducation and practice cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping with racial trauma.
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