Dr. Wallace awarded Carolyn Payton Early Career Award

Fordham alumnus, Dr. Scyatta A. Wallace, was recently honored with the Carolyn Payton Early Career Award from APA. Dr. Wallace received her PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology in 2002 from Fordham University, where she specialized in child and adolescent health. Upon graduation, she completed a research fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA where she worked on domestic and international HIV/AIDS programs. Dr. Wallace’s current research focuses on the influence of neighborhood context and sociocultural norms on HIV risk among urban Black youth.  Her work also includes the design and implementation of gender specific and culturally-tailored interventions to promote health and health care utilization among Black youth.   In addition, she is interested in the promotion of community consultation as a tool for addressing ethical concerns in behavioral and mental health research with vulnerable populations.  Dr. Wallace is currently a professor of Psychology at St. John’s University in Queens, NY.  The Fordham psychology department is proud to congratulate Dr. Wallace on her accomplishments!