Brea Banks

Dr. Brea Banks (she/her) is an Associate Professor and licensed psychologist at Illinois State University, where she directs the African American Studies Program. Her work focuses on serving children and families with marginalized identities, and she actively trains future school psychologists. She is known for her discussions on microaggressions and social issues, featured on the Behaviour Speak Podcast. Dr. Banks also maintains a strong public presence on Bluesky, advocating for mental health policy, social justice, and education equity.

• Education: PhD in School Psychology (inferred)

Research Interests: Dr. Banks specializes in the psychological impacts of systemic marginalization, with a focus on microaggressions and mental health disparities in educational settings. Her advocacy aligns with her academic work on trauma-informed practices in school psychology.

Scientific Recognition: She received national recognition from the American Psychological Association for her mentorship efforts in academia.

Email: bmbanks@ilstu.edu