Devin G. Atallah

Devin G. Atallah, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His work bridges decolonial clinical community psychology, trauma studies, and resilience research through participatory action-oriented approaches.

• Education: PhD from University of Massachusetts Boston.

Research Interests: Dr. Atallah’s research focuses on decolonial praxis, trauma, resilience, and healing justice in communities facing structural racism, settler colonialism, and environmental disasters. His work centers Indigenous knowledges in Palestine, Chile, and Boston.

Article Trends: His publications emphasize decolonial resilience frameworks, intersectional analyses of trauma, and community-led responses to disasters. Key themes include resistance to coloniality, qualitative methodologies, and social justice in health systems.

Students & Collaborations: Dr. Atallah collaborates with scholars like Gonzalo Bacigalupe (UMass Boston) and Paula Repetto (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) on projects related to Mapuche and Palestinian communities.

Labs: He leads the DARA Collective for Healing & Liberación, which integrates research, activism, and healing justice with Indigenous and racialized communities.