Dr. Delishia Pittman was awarded the 2020 Early Career Psychologist Diversity Award by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). She is the first board certified counseling psychology specialist to receive the award since its inception.
This award is given for dedication to diversity/multiculturalism in professional psychology. Key factors for the selection of the award recipient include:
- Dedication to a multicultural/diversity focus in career choice and professional psychology work
- Participation in individual or group efforts to promote diversity and expand access for underserved patients
- Potential to enhance diversity and/or multiculturalism in professional psychology
- Professional strengths and successes