MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
October 10, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of
the District of Co lumbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mende lson:
In accordance
with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 102 of
the Racial Equity Achieves Results
(REACH)
Amendment Act of 2020, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-181; D.C. Official Code
§
2-1471.02), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Dr. Shareefah Al'Uqda
Blaine
Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for
reappointment as a member of the Racial Equity Advisory Board, for a term to end December 17,
2026.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request
of the Mayor
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the reappointment
of Dr. Shareefah Al'Uqdah to the Racial Equity Advisory Board.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
resolution may be cited
as the "Racial Equity Advisory Board Shareefah Al'Uqdah Confirmation
Resolution
of 2024".
Sec. 2. The Council
of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
Dr. Shareefah Al'Uqda
Blaine Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
as a member
of the Racial Equity Advisory Board, established by section 102 of the Racial
Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Amendment Act
of 2020, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C.
Law 23-181; D.C. Official
Code§ 2-1471.02), for a term to end December 17, 2026.
Sec.
3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Al’Uqdah, S.
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Curriculum Vita
Shareefah Al’Uqdah, PhD
Howard University, School of Education
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, July 2010, Howard University, Washington, DC
Dissertation: The Relationship between Exposure to Community Violence and Parents’
Psychological Distress, Satisfaction with Life, Parental Socialization of Emotions &
Preschoolers’ Social Emotional Competence
Master of Arts, Psychology, May 2004, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
Bachelors of Arts,
Summa Cum Laude, Psychology, May 2002, North Carolina Central University,
Durham, NC
Licensure and Professional Training
Licensed Clinical Psychologist: Washington, DC (since 2011)
Internationally Certified Addiction Professional- Level 1 (since 2019)
Universal Substance Abuse Treatment Training Program (2018- 2019)— 80 hours of substance
abuse training from the Universal Treatment Curriculum sponsored by OAS .
Post-Doctoral Fellow (2010- 2011), George Washington University, Center Clinic, -- Community
Mental Health Center, Doctoral Student Supervision, Therapy, & Assessments
APA Accredited Internship (2009- 2010), St. Elizabeths Hospital—Forensic Track Risk
Assessment, Competency Screening, and Substance Abuse Counseling
Co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder Counseling Certificate (2008)- Co-occurring State
Incentive Grant program sponsored by SAMHSA completed at St. Elizabeths Hospital
Academic Leadership Positions
Clinical Training Coordinator, Howard University Counseling Psychology Program. Responsible
for ensuring appropriate externship training placement for students, updating clinical training
handbook, communicating with clinical supervisors, remediating students’ clinical skills (as needed).
(2013-2016) (2021- current)
Director of Training, Howard University Counseling Psychology Program, responsible for
managing and overseeing all programmatic duties related to the APA-Accredited Counseling
Psychology program (2016-2021)
Interim Director of Graduate Studies, Howard University School of Education, responsible for
serving as a liaison between the graduate school and overseeing the PhD. and EdD. Program within
the School of Education. (Fall 2023)
Interim Director of Training , Howard University Counseling Psychology Program, responsible for
managing and overseeing all programmatic duties related to the APA-Accredited Counseling
Psychology program (Spring 2024)
Academic Appointments Al’Uqdah, S.
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Associate Professor (tenured), Howard University in the Counseling Psychology Program.
Responsible for teaching graduate level course, advising and mentoring graduate level students, and
service to the university community. (Aug, 2019)
Assistant Professor (tenure track), Howard University in the Counseling Psychology Program.
Responsible for teaching graduate level course, advising and mentoring graduate level students, and service to the university community. (2013- 2019)
Visiting Professor, Howard University in the Counseling Psychology Program. Responsible for
teaching graduate level courses and service. (2012-2013)
Adjunct Faculty, University of the District of Columbia, Psychology Department. Responsible for
teaching undergraduate courses (2012-2013)
Adjunct Faculty, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, DC campus,
Clinical Psychology Master’s Program. Responsible for teaching master level courses (2012- 2013)
Publications--- *Student co author
Peer Reviewed Scholarly Publications
Elbedour, S., Alsubie, F., Al'Uqdah, S., & Bawalsah, J. A. (2020). School crisis management
planning. Children & Schools, 42(4), 208–215. https://doi.org/10.1093/cs/cdaa021
Al’Uqdah, S., *Hamit, S., & *Scott, S (2019). African American Muslims: Intersectionality and
cultural competence. Counseling and Values. doi:10.1002/cvj.12111
Fisher, S., Zapolski, T., Al’Uqdah, S., Stevens-Watkins, D., Arsenault, C., Barnes-Najor, J., (2018).
Person–Environment Fit, substance use attitudes, and early adolescent substance use. Substance Use
and Misuse. doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2018.1531426
Malone, C. M., Al’Uqdah, S., & Fisher, S. (2017). Exploring school psychologists’ preparation for
multicultural supervision. Trainers’ Forum, 34(3), 62-74.
Al’Uqdah, S., Jenkins, K., & *Ajaa, N. (2017). Empowering communities through social media.
Counselling Psychology Quarterly. Doi: 10.1080/09515070.2017.1407747
Al’Uqdah, S., & *Adomako, F. (2017). From Mourning to Action: African American Women’s
Grief, Pain, and Activism. Journal of Loss and Trauma. Doi:10.1080/15325024.2017.1393373
Al’Uqdah, S., *Maxwell, C., & *Hill, N. (2016). Intimate partner violence in the African American
community: Risk, theory, and interventions, Journal of Family Violence, 10.1007/s10896- 016-9819-x
Al’Uqdah, S., Fisher, S., Malone, C., *McGee, T., & Toldson, I.A. (2015). Impact of community
violence on parenting behaviors and children’s outcomes, Journal of Negro Education, 84(3), 428- 441. doi: 10.7709/jnegroeducation.84.3.0428 Al’Uqdah, S.
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Book Chapters
Al’Uqdah, S. ( In Press). African American Muslim Mental Health. In Awaad. R., & Hamid, H.
(Eds.), Muslim Mental Health. American Psychiatr ic Association.
Al’Uqdah, S. ( Accepted). Black Student Fathers: Filling Gaps to Fulfill Potential. In McMickens, T.,
& Palmer, R. (Eds.),
Black Male College Student's Mental Health: Providing Holistic Support in
Higher Education. Routledge.
Book Reviews
Al’Uqdah, S. (April, 2006) . Talkin Back: Raising Resilient Black Girls, Book Review, Journal of Negro
Education, 75(1), 68.
Non peer reviewed Scholarly Publications
Al’Uqdah, S. (2020, Feb). Creating Culturally Affirming Training Programs, Society of Counseling
Psychology Blog.
https://www.div17.org/scp-connect/creating-a- culturally-affirming-training-
experience/
Al’Uqdah, S. (2019, Nov). Family & the Holidays: More Joy and Less Stress, Society of Counseling
Psychology Blog. Link
Al’Uqdah, S. (2019, May). Co-Parenting: The most important and difficult thing, Society of
Counseling Psychology Blog. Link
Al’Uqdah, S. (2019, February). Social Media & Activism, Society of Counseling Psychology Blog.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2019, January). Grief and Loss Following Gun Violence, Society of Counseling
Psychology Blog
Al’Uqdah, S. (2016). Membership matters, PsychDiscourse, Fall 2016, 50(3), 2.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2016). The loss of Muhammad Ali and the crossroads of Muslims in America,
PsychDiscourse, Summer 2016, 50(2), 2- 4.
Al’Uqdah, S., (Aug, 2008). Indigenous People and Climate, Communique, 32-33, American
Psychological Association, Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs, Washington, DC
Al’Uqdah, S. (Aug, 2008). U.S. Health Disparities — U.N. Recommends Public Policy Remedies,
Communique, 29-32, American Psychological Association, Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs,
Washington, DC
Al’Uqdah, S., Williams, V.S.L., & Robinson, E.L. (2003). HBCU student alcohol consumption:
Aggressive experiences and alcohol expectancies. University Undergraduate Research Journal, 6,
145-163, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC. Al’Uqdah, S.
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Manuscripts in progress
McGee, T, Al’Uqdah, S., Hinkle, B. (in progress) The impact of racism and income on African
American mother’s racial socialization practices
Referred Scholarly Presentations-- * denotes current or former students
Al'Uqdah, S. (2024, August). Mothering through the Profession. American Psychological
Association, Washington, DC.
Al'Uqdah, S., Johnson, B.* & Brown , D.* (2023, August). Walk It...Talk It: Examining the Role of
Hip Hop in Violence. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Al'Uqdah, S., Waqas, M.*, & Jackson, F.* (2023, August). Gender Based Violence and Islam:
Improving Outcomes, Research, and Intervention. American Psychological Association,
Washington, DC.
Hinkle, B*., & Al’Uqdah, S. (2023, June). Examining Mental Health and Communication Styles as
Predictors of Marital Satisfaction for African American Spouses. Presented at the Louisiana
Psychological Association 2023 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Al'Uqdah, S., Johnson, B.*, Waqas, M.*, & Brown , D.* (2022, February). Blood on the Leaves &
Blood on the Root: Radical Healing for the Black Family. Winter Roundtable Conference,
Virtual
Al’Uqdah, S., Johnson, B* ., Rogers, N.* , Hinkle, B*. (2021, August). African Americans and Grief.
In Social Justice and Grief [Symposium]. 2021 American Psychological Association
Convention, Virtual.
Al'Uqdah, S., Johnson, B.*, Hinkle, B.* , & Wofford, N*., (2021, February). Are Black Families
Under Attack? Presented at the Teachers College Winter Roundtable Conference, Virtual
Hinkle, B*., Young, R.*, Al’Uqdah, S. (2019, August). African American Woman, and In Graduate
School: Getting in is only Half the Battle. American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois.
Al’Uqdah, S., Young, R.*, & Hinkle, B. (2019, February). When gender isn’t enough: Examining
activism within the racial majority. Presented at the Winter Roundtable , New York, New
York.
Al’Uqdah, S., Jenkins, K., & *Ajaa, N. (2017, August). #Ethics: Exploring our ethics on social
media. APA Annual Convention. Washington, DC Al’Uqdah, S.
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Al’Uqdah, S., Malone, C., & Grant, S. (2016, August). Bringing peace to African American women
in the academy. Roundtable discussion at the annual convention of the Association of Black
Psychologists, Arlington, VA.
Malone, C. M., Al’Uqdah, S., & Fisher, S. (2016, August). Multicultural supervision in school
psychology. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological
Association, Denver, CO.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2016, July). Intersectionality and African American Muslims: Towards Cultural
Competence. Black Muslim Psychology Conference, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA.
Al’Uqdah, S. & *Dancy, B. (2015, March). When the Son Sets: Exploring Mothers’ Loss and Ways
of Healing. Presentation accepted at 40th Annual Conference of The Association for Women in Psychology, San Francisco, California.
*Hamit, S., *Powell, M., *Minter, P., & Al’Uqdah, S. (2015, February). With Great Risk Comes
Great Reward: Exploring the Greatness in African American Adolescents. Presented at the Winter Roundtable, New York, New York.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2014, July). Developing Cultural Competency in Counseling American Muslim
Clients, Presentation accepted at International Congress for Cross-Cultural Psychology,
Reims, France.
Williams, J., Scott, S., Dancy, B., Hawkins, L., Al'Uqdah, S. (2013, January). The Psyche of
Christopher Dorner. Paper presented at ABPsi 45th Annual International Convention, New
Orleans, LA.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2011, August) Fatools: Exploring Severe Mental Illness in Rural Senegal, In N.
Monterio (chair), Integrating Mental Health into the Primary Care Setting in Africa: Lessons
from Rural Senegal. Presented at the American Psychological Conference, Washington, DC.
Al’Uqdah, S., (2011, February) As -Salāmu `Alaykum: Giving Voice to the Muslim Experience in
America. Presentation presented at 2011 Winter Roundtable Columbia University, Teachers
College, New York, NY.
Al’Uqdah, S., (2010, April) Exposure to Community Violence and Its Effect on Parents’ and
Children’s Behavior. Poster Presentation presented at 2010 Graduate Research Symposium and Honors Day, Howard University, Washington, DC.
Invited Presentations:
Al’Uqdah, S. (2022, June). Still We Rise: Grief & Social Justice. The National Alliance for
Children’s Grief Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. Al’Uqdah, S.
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Al’Uqdah, S. (2022, Feb). Coping with Loss & Grief in the Black Community. Seattle Children’s
Hospital, Seattle, WA (virtual).
Al’Uqdah, S. (2021, June). In Mourning We Rise. The Collective Hope Conference, Virtual:
Omaha, NB.
Malone, C. & Al’Uqdah, S. (2018, June). Addressing Microaggressions and Discrimination to Build
School Climate. Baltimore County Safe Schools Conference, Baltimore County, MD.
Malone, C. & Al’Uqdah, S. (2018, May). Improving School Climate by Addressing
Microaggressions, Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County, MD.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2017, April). Exploring Intersectionality. Multicultural Forum at Chestnut Hill
College. Philadelphia, PA.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2016, October). Coparenting through Conflict, United Parenting Organization,
Parenting Coordination Forum, Washington, DC.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2016, April). All the Muslims are Immigrants, All the Blacks are Christians: But some
of us are Righteous Believers. Diversity Training Presentation for American Psychological
Association Committee Meeting, Washington, DC.
Al’Uqdah, S. (2015, December). How to handle bullying. Prince George’s Muslim Association How
to Practice Self-care in the Age of Islamophobia Conference, Maryland
Al’Uqdah, S., (2010, March) . The Effects of Community Violence Exposure on Parents’
Psychological Distress, Satisfaction with Life, Parental Emotional Socialization, and their Children’s Reported Social Emotional Competence. Presentation presented at 2010
Overholser Day, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, DC.
Al’Uqdah, S., (2010, March) The Effects of Community Violence Exposure on Parents’ Mental
Health and Socialization Practices: Implications for Preschoolers; Social Emotional
Competence. Presentation presented at 2010 Phi Delta Kappa Research Forum, Howard
University, Washington, DC.
Al’Uqdah, S. , (2008, January) Practical Classroom Strategies for Increasing Social Emotional
Competency. Presentation presented at 2008 Winter DC Public School Head Start Program
Professional Development, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC.
Al’Uqdah, S., (2007, October) The Impact of Social Emotional Competence on Preschoolers’
Behavior: Classroom Management Strategies. Presentation presented at 2007 Fall DC Public
School Head Start Program Professional Development, University of Maryland, College
Park, MD. Al’Uqdah, S.
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Professional Training Facilitation
2023 DC Mayor’s Office, Office of Racial Equity
Washington, DC
Conducted Self Care is Racial Equity
2022 Howard University, Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship
Ralph J. Bunche Center, Washington, DC
Conducted You Belong Here: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome workshop with
fellows.
2021-2022 H oward University, Washington, DC
Conducted Implicit Bias Workshops for the School of Education faculty meeting,
School of Pharmacy, School of Business, and University Library Services search
committees. Four separate trainings for each department.
2019-2020 Office of State Superintendent of Education, Washington, DC
Contracted to conduct a series of trainings related to reducing bias and improving school climate. Workshops titles included: The “I” in Implicit Bias; Addressing Implicit Bias within Systems; and No Suspensions? Now What.
2019-2020 The Graduate School of Howard University, Washington, DC
Contracted to conduct seven workshops bias literacy and professional development seminars for graduate students enrolled at Howard University
July 2020 Black Public Defenders Association, Washington, DC
Contracted to conduct a training on managing Black Rage and vicarious trauma to
Black public defenders.
July 2019 Mancosa University, Durban, South Africa
Contracted to conduct trainings on Reflective Practice, Implicit Bias, & Addressing
Mental Health in the Classroom.
Grant Activity
Principal Investigator, Howard University Substance Abuse Training program, HRSA, (2023)
$660,000- ( funded).
Principal Investigator, Howard University H.E.A.R.T program, HRSA, (2022) $2,200,000-
(unfunded- Scored 97.3).
Principal Investigator, Educator Wellness, Office of State Superintendent of Education, (2021)
$100,000 for two years - (awarded through Your Neighborhood Clinic). Al’Uqdah, S.
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Principal Investigator, DC Family Resiliency Project, University of New Hampshire , (2021)
Awarded Amount: $8,600
Principal Investigator, Black Marital Resiliency Project, University of New Hampshire, (2021)
Awarded Amount: $6,300
Principal Investigator, Psychd Podcast, University of New Hampshire , (2021) Awarded Amount:
$3,800
Principal Investigator, Howard University SES Diversity Initiative, HRSA Scholarship for
Disadvantaged Students, (2020) Awarded Amount: 2,400,000
Principal Investigator, Get In: A podcast aimed at increasing counseling psychology visibility,
Division 17, American Psychological Foundation, (2019 ) Awarded Amount: 3,0 00
Principal Investigator, Get In: A podcast aimed at increasing counseling psychology visibility,
Division 17, American Psychological Foundation, (2018) Requested Amount: 2,00 0-
unfunded
Principal Investigator, Using games to reduce stigma and prejudice among young adults, Visionary
Grant, American Psychological Foundation, (2018) Requested Amount: 20,000- unfunded
Principal Investigator, Uniting Minds and Making Art @ Howard (Project Ummah), Building
Bridges Grant Program (2017). Requested Amount: 100,000-- Unfunded
Principal Investigator, Exploring factors that promote risk and resiliency in families that experience
parental incarceration, Project to conduct secondary data analysis on Fragile Family dataset.
Funded by Howard University (2017). Award Amount: 15,000 -- Funded
Principal Investigator, Center for Behavioral Wellness at Howard University, SAMHSA (2017).
Requested Award Amount 439,000.--Unfunded
Principal Investigator, Cooperative Agreement between Howard University and National Institute of
Justice, Funded project that provides a research assistantship for a talented doctoral student,
Funded by NIJ (2016). Award Amount 67,000. -- Funded
Principal Investigator, Psychology Graduates Training: Competencies and Needs regarding Urban
Populations, Funded project to conduct pilot study of graduate students enrolled in
psychology treatment programs preparedness to work with urban clients. Funded by
Howard University (2014) . Award Amount: 10,000-- Funded
Grant Reviewer- JAG Awards/DC Government. Responsible for reviewing 10 applicants for the
DC JAG awards (2015). Al’Uqdah, S.
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Research Appointments
Community Research Partner, Ron Brown High School, Developed and conducted needs
assessments, parent trainings, and teacher trainings that helped strengthen school climate,
teacher efficacy, and parent morale at all boy inner city high school. Data presented in 2019
at National Association of School Psychologists. (2017- 2019)
Research Fellow, Kendeya Community Health Partnership, Participated in a month long research
and practicum experience in Senegal, Africa in order to explore the mental health needs of persons in Saraya, Senegal. Researched the experience of the severely mentally ill and
possible gender difference in their treatment within their family compound. Responsible for developing focus groups, conducting interviews, and data entry. Data presented in the 2011 APA Conference. (2010)
Student Investigator, Howard University, Researched the impact of parental community violence
exposure on parenting behaviors and their preschoolers’ social and emotional competence. Responsible for survey development, data entry, literature reviews, survey administration,
and data analysis. (2009)
Research Assistant, Howard University, Researched the impact of violence exposure on sexual
decision making in adolescent African Americans and Latinas. Responsible for data entry, literature reviews, survey administration, and survey development. (2005)
Public Speeches, Panelist, and Media
News Article, https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021- 08
-02/where-culture-meets-grief-this-center-uses-history-traditions-to-help-deal-with-loss
Podcast Guest, Wouldn’t it Be Cool, Mental Health in the time of Covid, April 2020
Keynote, University of the District of Columbia, Psi Chi Honor Society Induction, April 2017
Guest Speaker, Muslim Wellness Foundation, “Judge Sheila: Speak Upon the Ashes,” April 2017,
http://www.muslimwellness.com/judgesheila
Guest Interview, Hello Beautiful, “Beat the Holiday Blues,” December 2016,
https://hellobeautiful.com/2916659/holiday-depression/
Media guest, WHUR, Daily Drum, “Raising a Child with Disabilities,” November 2016,
http://whur.com/podcasts/daily-drum-insight-segment/raising-a-child-with-disabilities/
Media guest, University of the District of Columbia TV Show, “A Healthy Mind.” Topic
Community Violence, July, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEUKeSErGas Al’Uqdah, S.
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Guest Speaker, Townhall Dialogues. Topic: Stigma and Mental Illness in the Islamic Community,
June, 2014
Panelist, P.E.A.K Night Panel Discussion. Topic: Fostering Positive Family Relationships, March
2014
Guest Speaker, International Mother’s Day. Topic: The Specialness in Moms, May 2012
http://marthastable.org/momsdaycare.html
Media Guest, HUR-VOICES and “The Health Chat.” Topic: Mental Health in the African
American Community, July, 2012.
Discussant & Facilitator, University of the District of Columbia. Topic: Mooz-lum movie
screening and discussion, March, 2011
Teaching and Advising
Courses Taught
Howard University Chicago School
Externship in Counseling Psychology—2012-
current
Cultural Diversity
Seminar in Counseling & Psychotherapy—Fall 2012 Research Methods
Professional Roles—2015-2016 Clinical Interviewing
Research Seminar—2013- current History and Systems
Advance Psychopathology—2013- current Practicum
Internship in Counseling Psychology 2016-current University of District of
Columbia
Counseling Theories & Techniques—Fall 2012 Critical Skills (undergraduate)
Systems Interventions--2013- 2018 Intro to Psychology
(undergraduate)
Practicum-2020-
Micro Counseling Skills & Clinical Interviewing-
2019
Dissertation Committees
oAdvisor- Temple Price- proposal
oAdvisor- Drew Lomax
oAdvisor- Nyla Wofford
oMember- Nicholle Hill
oMember-NeishaAnn Thompson
oMember-G. Nicole Rider Al’Uqdah, S.
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oAdvisor- Brittany Hinkle
oAdvisor- Royyanna Young
oAdvisor- Walter Stamp
oAdvisor- Mark Powell
oAdvisor- Nancy Ajaa
oAdvisor- Sahran Hamit
oAdvisor- Parnell Minter
oAdvisor- Vanessa Battiste
oAdvisor- Kelechi Anyanwu
oAdvisor- Casilda Maxwell
oAdvisor- Tyne McGee
oAdvisor- Delisa Brown
oAdvisor-Naimah Sedegah
oAdvisor- Alexcia Kilgore-proposal
oAdvisor- Briayanna Johnson-proposal
oMember- Susanna Ferradas
oMember- Hoan Young
oMember- Vincent Walford
oMember- Johanna Williams
oMember-Zoeann Finzi-Smith
oMember-Raqiya Altwain
oMember- Taneisha McIntyre
oMember- Benjamin Bazzi
oMember-Ximena Rajenovich
oMember-Markayla Walker Jones
oMember- Courtland Douglass
oMember- Ashley Ortiz
oMember Paigean Jones (social work)
oMember Marcy R. Beutlich (clinical
psychology
oMember Courtney Gibbs (ELPS)
Service
Community
oFounder and Board Member, Muslims Preserving and Cultivating Community Ties,
Organization that aims to increase community activism with young adult Muslims in
Washington, DC. (2010- 2013)
oVolunteer, Muslims Preserving and Cultivating Community Ties, Washington, DC.
oVolunteer, JO Wilson Elementary School, Parent Teacher Association 2019
oVolunteer, Junior League of Washington 2020- current
oChair, Office of Racial Equity Community Board- 2022- current
University
oPeer Reviewer, Faculty Senate Awards, (Dec, 2013)
oFaculty Senate Representative—Spring 2016
oHU Research Week- Spring 2016
oFaculty Senate 2014-2018
oHU Prioritization Task Force 2017- 2019
Departmental & School-wide
oDepartmental Secretary, (2012- 2014) & (2021- 2022)
oClinical Training Coordinator of Counseling Psychology Program (2013-2016) & (2021- current)
oAPA Reaccreditation Committee (2012-2015)
oEducational Psychology Faculty Search Committee Member – Spring 2015 through Fall 2015
oCounseling Psychology Faculty Search Committee Member – Spring 2015, Spring 2016, & Fall
2021
oHuman Development Faculty Search Committee Member – Spring 2016
oComprehensive Exam Committee Member - Fall 2015- current
oCounseling Psychology Faculty Search Committee- Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2019 Al’Uqdah, S.
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o Appointments, Tenure, & Promotion Committee Fall 2022- current
o School of Education Executive Committee Fall 2014- Spring 2022
Professional Service
Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, SCP Connect Editor 2022- current
Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, SCP Connect Associate Editor 2018- 2022
Association of Black Psychologists, PsychDiscourse Editor, Fall 206- current
Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPBB) Item Review Committee for the
EPPP- Spring 2021- current
Clinical Appointments
Founder & Chief Psychologist, Your Neighborhood Clinic , Washington, DC Responsible for
conducting psychological evaluations, individual therapy, immigration evaluations for
persons seeking political asylum, and program evaluations. Clientele includes ethnic
minorities, women, college students, and veterans. (Mar 2012- present)
Psychological Consultant, D. Gambles & Associates, Washington, DC Responsible for conducting
individual therapy, psychological assessments, immigration evaluation, and social security
disability examinations. Clientele included military families and ethnic minorities. (2010-
2012)
Forensic Psychiatric Counselor, St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, DC. Responsible for running
co-occurring disorder treatment program for maximum security patients found Not Guilty
by Reason of Insanity. Provided individual and group treatment. Co led NA and AA groups
as well. (2007- 2008)
Professional and Work Placements
Student Intern, American Psychological Association, Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs, Washington,
DC. Responsible for assisting department staff in various agency activities. Completed
projects include: developing ethnic minority program listing for 2008 APA conference,
writing articles for the Communiqué, updating listings for all HBCU, predominately minority
serving institutions, predominately Hispanic serving institutions, and tribal colleges.
Program Assistant, Edward C. Byrnes Grantee Program, CJCC Washington, DC. Responsible for
conducting focus groups, attending site visit, and assisting in collecting data for the
evaluation of Edward C. Byrnes grantees. (2007-2008)
Student Intern, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (OPAC/CSAT),
Rockville, MD. Responsible for planning and coordinating the 7th annual Dr. Lonnie E.
Mitchell HBCU Substance Abuse Conference.
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Program Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research,
Education and Extension Service, Washington, DC. Responsible for assisting senior staff in
researching and developing information relevant to strategic plan and defend said
information’s relevance to higher level staffing.
Awards and Honors
Raymond D. Fowler Award—Awarded for outstanding contributions to the professional
development of psychology students from American Psychological Association of Graduate
Students, July 2023
40 Under 40 North Carolina Central University—Awarded to 40 alumni that have demonstrated
exceptional career advancement since graduating from NCCU, July 2020
National Health Service Corps Early Career Scholarship—Awarded to early career applicants who
demonstrate exceptional career trajectories, October 2019
Invited Participant, Junior Faculty Writing and Creative Works Summer Academy, Howard
University Office of the Provost, 2017- 2018
Distinguished Faculty of the Month, Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies- Awarded
to faculty who display exceptional teaching, research, and service to the department and
school. Awarded April, 2013.
Minority Fellow Program, Psychology Summer Institute Fellow- This is a program sponsored by
American Psychological Associations. Fellows are advance graduate students and early career psychologists who demonstrate an interest in and potential for gaining faculty and/or
research appointments. (2011) Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Shareefah Al'Uqda
Dr. Shareefah N. Al’Uqdah, has a long-standing commitment to
improving the lives of women and minorities through mental health
initiatives and is a current member of the Racial Equity Advisory Board.
At Howard University, she serves as an Associate Professor in the APA
accredited Counseling Psychology program. Dr. Al’Uqdah not only
educates future psychologists, but she also conducts national and
international workshops for educators, professionals, and community
members on wellness. Her published research examines issues that
impact urban families, urban schools, and African American Muslims.
She has received over two million dollars in grant funding to help
decrease mental health disparities within underserved communities. Outside of the academy, Dr.
Al’Uqdah serves as the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Your Neighborhood Clinic, a not-
for-profit that provides low cost and insurance-based mental health services. As a loving wife and
mother of four wonderful sons, Dr. Al’Uqdah affectionately coined Your Neighborhood
Psychologist on social media to highlight her commitment to healing every hood everywhere
through mental health awareness.
A Ward 7 resident, Dr. Al’Uqdah earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Psychology
from North Carolina Central University and Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology at
Howard University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: September 16, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Shareefah Al’Uqdah, David
Coleman, Kelly Crawford, Kenya Hutton, Yolanda Lewis, Vivian Lowery
Derrick, Lamont Mitchell, and Gabrielle Parsons as members of the Racial Equity
Advisory Board
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish