Shining a Spotlight on Mental Health Disparities: Multicultural and Global Perspectives (CLI AC600)03/25/2025 11:02:00 AMHannah Van Sicklewoman at podiumDr. Shani Turner speaking at the William James College Black History Month Celebration, February 2024woman at podiumShani Turner, PhD, grew up in Boston and earned a trio of degrees in psychology to give back to her community. Early in her teaching career, Turner poured a passion for multiculturalism—gleaned through her research focus on mental health outcomes for communities of color—into an elective at the small liberal arts college where she was teaching in the psychology undergraduate program. Her introduction to William James College, and the chance to collaborate with faculty of color who understood this work to be required, proved pivotal when she made the transition to teaching and leading at William James.Around CampusAround Campus