Jarrett T Lewis

Jarrett T Lewis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Education:

• Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychology, DePaul University, 2020
• M.A., Clinical Psychology, DePaul University, 2016
• M.S., Psychology, University of Memphis, 2012
• B.S., Psychology, Jackson State University, 2010

Prior to joining UIUC, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in trauma psychology at Rush University Medical Center. His research examines trauma and racism's impact on Black/African Americans, with emphasis on culturally informed interventions for youth and young adults. He explores intersections of gender expression (masculinity) and racial identity in non-traditional healing contexts.

His publications (2008–2024) analyze trauma, racial healing, mental health interventions for African children, relationship dynamics, and psychometrics, consistently highlighting disparities and resilience in marginalized communities.

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He directs the Trauma Race Identity and Development (TRIAD) Lab and is affiliated with the Center for Social & Behavioral Science.