Nakia Hamlett

Nakia Hamlett is the William Meredith Assistant Professor of Psychology at Connecticut College, where she has served since 2017. She also holds the position of Director of Faculty Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, working to develop inclusive policies and practices within academic affairs. Her role focuses on improving equity in classrooms, departments, and faculty committees.

Education

• Ph.D., State University of New York, Albany
• M.Ed., University of Maryland-College Park
• B.A., University of Maryland-College Park

Research Focus

Dr. Hamlett's research specializes in clinical psychology with emphases on child/adolescent mental health, complex trauma in underserved populations, developmental psychopathology, and clinical assessment methodologies. Her work examines mental health service delivery systems and therapeutic interventions for vulnerable youth populations.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on improving mental healthcare systems, particularly for transitional-aged youth and those in publicly funded care environments. Research integrates clinical practice with systemic approaches to mental health service delivery.

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, Yale University (2015)
• Early Career Initiative Award, American Psychological Association (2015)
• Division 39 Scholars Award, American Psychological Association (2015)