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Thomas A. Vance, Ph.D. joined the department of psychology as a Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow in 2019. He received his B.A. degree in psychology from The University of West Georgia, and his M.A.Ed. and PhD degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Psychology from The University of Akron. He completed his clinical psychology pre-doctoral internship at Boston University School of Medicine, specifically at The Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology (CMTP) and a Postdoctoral Research and Clinical Fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center in the department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Vance’s research, teaching, and professional service reflect his commitment to informing social justice efforts with scientific evidence and informing scientific advancements with social justice and multicultural considerations. Specifically, Dr. Vance’s research program focuses on the experiences and well-being of populations with multiple stigmatized identities, such as racial/ethnic minority and LGBTQ people of color. This research examines the nature of these experiences, their implications for psychosocial functioning such as health and academic self-concept, and their intersections across axes of inequality (e.g., homophobia, racism, sexism). True to counseling psychology values, Dr. Vance focuses on social justice, prevention, holistic wellness, and strengths in research and teaching.

Degrees Held

PhD 2018, The University of Akron

MAEd 2013, The University of Akron

BA 2011, The University of West Georgia

Professional Affiliation

American Psychological Association

Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Issues, APA Division 44

Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, & Race, APA Division 45

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, APA Division 53

Association of Black Psychologist

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapist

World Professional Association for Transgender Health

National Postdoc Association

Research Interests

Intersectionality, LGBTQ Mental Health, Men and Masculinity, Racial/Ethnic Identity, Cultural Responsiveness, Multiculturalism, Diversity

Awards And Honors

2019 Business Equality Network 40 Under 40 LGBT Leaders

2018 Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, LEAD Institute Fellow

2018 Student and Early Career Psychologist Engagement Award, APA Div 44

2018 American Psychological Association, Pre-Convention LGBTQ Advocacy Workshop

2018 National Register Health Service Psychologist Credentialing Scholarship

2015 30 Under 30 Alumni, The University of West Georgia