Lakeiya Dulcio

Lakeiya Dulcio, M.S., is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Howard University. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Brenau University and has specialized academically in Black feminisms, complemented by a graduate certification in women’s studies. Through the lens of womanism and interactionism, her clinical experience and research explore the psychological impact of gendered racism and misogynoir on Black women, focusing on identity saliency, mental well-being, and Black sisterhood.

Lakeiya serves as the Vice Chair for the APA’s Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs, the Student Representative for APA’s Division 35, and President for Howard University’s Mothers of the Mecca. In her roles, she advocates for equity and liberation within mental health systems for Black women and historically marginalized communities.