Sinead Younge

Sinead Younge serves as a Professor of Psychology at Morehouse College, where she integrates academic rigor with community-focused research and educational outreach.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minor in Africana Studies from San Diego State University
• Master of Arts and Doctorate in Ecological-Community Psychology with cognate in Urban Affairs from Michigan State University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship with Emory University's Fellowship in Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) Program

Dr. Younge's research examines health disparities through the lens of community psychology, with concentrated analysis of social determinants of health in communities of color. Her ecological approach connects urban contexts to psychological wellbeing, emphasizing structural factors over individual pathology.

Her contributions have been recognized through competitive fellowships:

• McNair Scholars Program
• National Institute of General Medicine’s Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program
• American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program (APA MFP)

Dr. Younge extends her scholarly work into practice through Prison Education initiatives across Georgia, developing educational frameworks that address systemic inequities while mentoring future scholars through formal training programs.