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Trainer:

Sislena Ledbetter, Ph.D., is a social psychologist, researcher, lecturer, author, and life coach. She received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Carolina Central University- Magna Cum Laude. She earned with honors, her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in psychology from Howard University. Her post-graduate studies include educational leadership training at Georgetown University Graduate School of Professional Studies and Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She has received several fellowships and internships including Intern during the Clinton administration. Dr. Ledbetter has held higher education leadership roles including Assistant Professor of Psychology, Director of Counseling and Student Development, and Associate Vice President of Student Development where within four years, she wrote and attracted more than 5 million dollars in grant funds for behavioral health. She is currently Executive Director of Counseling, Health, and Wellness at Western Washington University. Dr. Ledbetter has written and attracted millions of dollars in behavioral health grants to build peer-led programs addressing HIV AIDS, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and domestic violence. Her research interests include exploring wellness, power, and politics for women of color in leadership roles in the workplace, exploring factors that enhance healthy intimate relationships in the Black community. She was the host of the DC Cable Television program "A Healthy Mind," where she interviewed guests on topics related to mental health.

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