Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark was a pathbreaking psychologist whose research helped desegregate schools in the United States. Over a three-decade career, Dr. Clark researched child development and racial prejudice in ways that not only benefitted generations of children but changed the field of psychology. Clark became the first African American woman to graduate from Columbia with a Ph.D. in 1943. In Brown v. Board of Education, NAACP lawyers used Clark's research and testimony in their arguments. She spent her life supporting people of color, who face disparities when it comes to mental health accessibility. Connect with the Counseling Center! Email: CounselingCenter@meredith.edu Phone: 919-760-8427 Student Wellness Portal: Messages, meredith.studenthealthportal.com Office: 208 Carroll Hall @meredith_studentlife @mcstrongpoints @meredithcollege #internationalwomensday #womenshistorymonth #womeninpsychology #mentalhealthadvocate