Misha Inniss-Thompson

Misha Inniss-Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University, with affiliations in the Africana Studies and Research Center and American Studies Program within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a B.S. in Human Development from Cornell and an M.S./Ph.D. in Community Research and Action from Vanderbilt University. Her research centers on the mental health and wellness of Black girls, employing cultural-asset frameworks and participatory methodologies like photovoice to examine how families, schools, and communities shape development.

Dr. Inniss-Thompson's work investigates protective processes against racial discrimination, developmental transitions in adolescence, and the creation of epistemologically affirming spaces for Black girls. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, bridging psychology, education, and social justice. Research trends highlight qualitative and mixed-method studies on racial-gender discrimination, identity formation, community resilience, and liberation-focused interventions.

She teaches courses including Black Girlhood Studies: Rememory, Representation, and Re-Imagination and mentors undergraduate researchers. No awards or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided text.