Isha W. Metzger is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Georgia State University, Adjunct Graduate Faculty at the University of Georgia, and Visiting Research Faculty at Yale University. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Founder of Cultural Concepts, LLC. As Director of The EMPOWER Lab, Dr. Metzger leads nationally recognized research and clinical efforts focused on healing interpersonal and racial trauma. Her work integrates racial socialization and cultural strengths to improve outcomes for Black youth and families.