Faye Belgrave

Faye Belgrave, Ph.D., is a tenured Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences. Her work focuses on culturally grounded interventions to promote well-being among African American youth and young adults, with specific expertise in HIV prevention, substance abuse prevention, and health equity. She actively collaborates with community-based organizations, schools, and faith institutions to develop and evaluate programs.

• Key Research Areas: Cultural psychology, gender/ethnic identity, racial discrimination, public health equity
• Funding Sources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office on Women's Health
• Recent Projects: Culturally tailored HIV prevention for Black women, substance abuse curricula for middle school students, cross-cultural studies with Ghanaian and Vietnamese communities

Belgrave’s publications span HIV care accessibility, discrimination impacts, and cultural frameworks in psychology. Her awards highlight leadership in multicultural research and community engagement, including APA’s Psychology and AIDS Distinguished Leadership Award (2018) and VCU’s Currents of Change Award (2016-17).

• Selected Scientific Awards:
  • American Psychological Association Psychology and AIDS Distinguished Leadership Award (2018)
  • VCU Currents of Change Award (2016-17)
  • Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (2014)
  • Riese-Melton Award for Cross-Cultural Contributions (2014)

She teaches courses including African American Psychology and Program Evaluation, emphasizing community-driven solutions and cultural relevance in behavioral health research.