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Alissa Hochman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology at the School of Arts & Sciences, Holy Family University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a B.A. from Brandeis University. Her academic work centers on social justice, racial equity, and ally development, with a strong emphasis on engaging White individuals in anti-racist practices.
Education:
- B.A., Brandeis University
- Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Boston
Her research explores how individuals develop into allies and accomplices in social justice work, focusing on cross-race coalition building and institutional equity. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate interventions aimed at dismantling systems of oppression. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and multicultural inclusivity, reflected in courses such as Multiculturalism & Feminism in Counseling Psychology and Social Justice and Advocacy.
Her recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a consistent focus on racial justice, White racial attitudes, and transformative allyship. These works appear in journals like the Journal of Social Issues, American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, and Research in Human Development, indicating sustained scholarly impact in counseling and social psychology.
Scientific Awards:
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Psi Chi
Dr. Hochman is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and a member of PSYCHPACT. She actively contributes to professional discourse on objectivity in psychological research and the role of empathy in activism. While no formal advising relationships are listed, her collaborative work suggests mentorship roles in research. She has not indicated part-time status and remains an active faculty member with recent scholarly output.
Labs and Research Teams: Although no formal lab name is mentioned, her research is conducted through collaborative teams focused on social justice, often in partnership with scholars like Karen L. Suyemoto and others in the field of human development and counseling psychology.
