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Jamilia Blake is Professor of Health Behavior in the School of Public Health at Texas A&M University and a Licensed Psychologist with extensive interdisciplinary research experience. She has served as co-Principal Investigator on federal grants from NIH, OJJDP, and NIJ, focusing on child and adolescent disparities through collaborative teams spanning social psychology to environmental health.
Her educational credentials include:
- PhD in Educational Psychology from The University of Georgia
- MEd in Educational Psychology (with distinction) from The University of Georgia
- BS in Psychology with Sociology minor (Cum Laude) from The University of Georgia
Dr. Blake's research critically examines racial/ethnic health and educational disparities through interdisciplinary frameworks, with core expertise in peer-directed aggression, bullying, and victimization of marginalized youth, exclusionary school discipline, and mental health disparities. Her work develops evidence-based school health interventions targeting systemic inequities, particularly for Black girls and immigrant populations. Recent scholarship demonstrates increasing focus on intersectionality, border-region educational dynamics, and antiracism training in school psychology.
Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent emphasis on school discipline disparities, with growing attention to intersectional identities (especially Black girls), border-community dynamics, and structural racism in educational systems. Her work bridges public health, criminology, and psychology to address the school-to-prison pipeline through data-driven policy solutions.
Major recognitions include:
- American Psychological Association Division 16 and Division 45 Fellowships
- Presidential Impact Fellow at Texas A&M University (2018-2021)
- NIH Career Development Award from National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (2010-2013)
- Past President of Society for the Study of School Psychology (2024)
As a funded researcher and mentor, Dr. Blake has secured significant federal support through NIH, OJJDP, and NIJ grants, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex disparity issues. She currently chairs the Health Behavior Promotion and Tenure committee at Texas A&M (2023-2025), driving strategic initiatives in research and faculty development while maintaining active licensure as a Health Service Psychologist.
Her leadership extends to directing interdisciplinary research teams that integrate social, psychological, and environmental perspectives to develop equitable school policies. This collaborative approach has positioned her as a key contributor to national conversations on dismantling systemic barriers for marginalized youth through evidence-based interventions.
