Celeste Malone

Celeste Malone, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Program at Howard University's School of Education. She holds a PhD in School Psychology from Temple University and postdoctoral training from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on multicultural competence in school psychology, diversification of the profession, and culturally responsive practices. She leads the Multicultural School Psychology Research Group (MSPRG), developing tools like the School Psychology Multicultural Competence Scale. Dr. Malone has held leadership roles in NASP (2022–2023 President, first Black woman in the role) and APA, advocating for equity. She received presidential awards from NASP, APA Division 16, and others.

• Education: Brown University (BA Psychology), Johns Hopkins (MS Counseling), Temple University (PhD School Psychology)

Research interests include bridging research-practice gaps, addressing microaggressions, and improving mental health access for marginalized youth. Notable contributions include frameworks for MTSS (Multi-Tiered Support Systems) in anti-racist schooling and pandemic-era advocacy for educational equity.

• Key awards: 2024 Outstanding Article Award (School Psychology Review), Jean Baker Mid-Career Service Award (APA)

Her work emphasizes social justice through leadership development, policy advocacy, and anti-oppressive training. Current projects explore faculty diversity recruitment, LGBTQ+ competency in training, and liberatory mentoring practices.