Dionne Coker-Appiah

Dionne Coker-Appiah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and a member of the Center for Trauma and the Community. Her research focuses on Adolescent Dating Violence (ADV) prevention, particularly among rural African-American and international youth of color, using community-based participatory approaches.

• Primary academic appointment: Associate Professor, Georgetown University School of Medicine - Psychiatry

Dr. Coker-Appiah's work emphasizes:

• Preventing ADV and associated mental, sexual, and physical health impacts
• Building sustainable community partnerships to address ADV
• Designing culturally and geographically appropriate prevention interventions

She directs the Adolescent Dating Violence Prevention Laboratory, which trains and mentors undergraduate, graduate, medical students, and fellows. Her research has been supported by federal and nonfederal grants.