Geraldine L. Palmer

Geraldine L. Palmer, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor at National Louis University (NLU) and Adler University. At NLU, she teaches in the BS/MS Health and Human Services programs, covering courses such as Introduction to Human Services, Social Policy Development, and Leadership and Ethics. At Adler University, she instructs Community Psychology, Social Psychology, and Diversity and Individual Differences in the Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Community Psychology, National Louis University, Chicago, IL
• M.S. in Human Services Administration, Spertus College, Chicago, IL
• B.A. in Business Studies (Marketing), Kendall College, Chicago, IL

Her research centers on social and racial justice through the intersection of community psychology, human services, and African American socio-economic/political concerns. She specializes in nonprofit management, homelessness services, and advocacy for marginalized communities. As Chair of the Cultural, Ethnic and Racial Affairs (CERA) Council (APA Division 27) and Co-founder of the Center for Educational Opportunities for Descendants of the African Diaspora (CEODAD), she leads initiatives addressing historical trauma and equity.

Recent publications explore decolonization, social justice advocacy, academic career development, and housing solutions for homeless African American men, reflecting her interdisciplinary focus on psychology, policy, and community empowerment.