Bio

ALL BOOKING/MEDIA INQUIRES: Comms@aakomaproject.org Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble (Dr. Alfiee) is a pioneering psychologist, founder of the innovative mental health nonprofit the AAKOMA Project, podcast host and in-demand mental health correspondent. Most recently she joined the Red Table with Gammy, Willow and Jada and was proud to be featured in Charlemagne the God‘s Mental Wealth Alliance Expo on World Mental Health Day 2021 and The Power of Kindness film with the one and only Lady Gaga. Her podcast, Couched in Color with Dr. Alfiee on @YouTube (currently filming season 3) showcases her knowledge and expertise along with her interviewing skills as she hosts prominent entertainers, media moguls, mental experts, teens and young adult advocates. Expert in mental health for all, Dr. Alfiee’s passion is for serving marginalized and underserved teens, young adults, families and communities; neglected for far too long. Dr. Alfiee is regarded as a gifted scientist, keynote speaker, and author featured on international news outlets including CNN, NBC, PBS, Spectrum, Fox Sports, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and others. Her expertise has also been featured in print and online with Clevr Blends, Refinery29, NatureMade, NBC online, Peacock, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Black Enterprise and Ebony. A skilled keynote speaker and workshop leader, she has been retained by major organizations (e.g. National Press Foundation, NCAA, the Big East) for her remarkable ability to motivate and inspire by translating complex scientific concepts (developed via her 20+ years of research leadership in R1 institutions) into everyday language. Highly regarded for her expert knowledge of clinical trials, academic medicine and mental health in BIPOC populations, she speaks regularly and has published extensively including 2 books on health disparities populations and research, (e.g. Community Mental Health Engagement with Racially Diverse Populations, published by Elsevier in 2020). Dr. Alfiee was trained at Howard University, New York University, the University of Wisconsin, Madison and the Duke University School of Medicine. She believes deeply that there is enough love, light and science for all to achieve optimal mental health. Connect with Dr. Alfiee via her dralfiee.com/contact; and on all social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and right here on LinkedIn): @dralfiee & @aakomaproject