Kira Banks

Kira Banks is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University (College of Arts and Sciences). She specializes in the mental health impacts of discrimination and co-founded the Institute for Healing Justice and Equity. Her work spans strategic consulting in corporations, entertainment industries, non-profits, and educational institutions, with a focus on making systemic oppression and intergroup dynamics accessible through her podcast.

• Education: MA and PhD in Psychology, University of Michigan

Banks' research interests intersect social psychology, clinical practice, and equity initiatives. She actively bridges academic insights with real-world applications across diverse sectors.