Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD, LCP is a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO + Founder of RACE Space Inc., and Associate Professor at Columbia University’s School of Social Work. Her scholarship addresses applied coping strategies to reduce race-related stress in Black families.  

Dr. Anderson strives to improve psychological outcomes for Black youth through culturally and contextually affirming therapeutic programs focused on racism and discrimination, effective coping and healing strategies, and community building, participation, and collaboration. One of her primary goals is to create programs, policies, and places which support the mental and physical health of Black youth in urban communities through mental health research and industry innovation. 

Dr. Anderson was born in, raised for, and returned to Detroit. She enjoys all things food, sports, and travel, and is adventurous. She is becoming increasingly addicted to cake pops.