Scyatta Wallace, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology
Marillac Hall
St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY  11439
(718) 990-2398
wallaces@stjohns.edu

Educational Background
B.A.  1996,  Yale University, Psychology
M.A.  1998, Fordham University, Applied Developmental Psychology
Ph.D. 2002, Fordham University, Applied Developmental Psychology

Research
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Wallace’s research focuses on the influence of neighborhood context and social norms on HIV risk among urban Black youth.  Her work also includes the design and implementation of 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.