About Dr. P
Felecia Pullen Ph.D (Dr. P) is a social scientist with over 10 years of experience in the fields of addiction, prevention, and recovery. She specializes in the development of programming and curricula to: Assess impacts of political determinants of health, reduce stigma and strengthen corporate culture; deinstitutionalize racism in healthcare; and build communities of recovery
Dr. Pullen’s research of political determinants of health on the attainment of Recovery & Negative Recovery Capital of BIPOC individuals has been a resource guide to best practices for the federal government, single-state addiction and mental health agencies, city hospitals, private-pay healthcare institutions, colleges and universities, law enforcement, community-stakeholders, and not-for-profit leaders who seek to reimagine, redesign, and redefine recovery within their respective fields.
What People Are Saying
“Dr. P is a true powerhouse! She is intelligent, fearless, capable and compassionate to the needs of our community. Her deep understanding of the impact of systemic racism and the intersectional issues it exacerbates are a welcomed resource for people and communities in recovery.”
— Dwayne R. Norris, Co-Founder Soulful Synergy, LLC
“Her life experience coupled with her keen ability to utilize research and data informs how she navigates the challenges before her. She has absolutely no quit in her because she, above anyone else, knows the power of redemption!”
— Nathan M. Smith, LMSW Chief of DEI & Culturally Responsive Education at Harlem Village Academies
“Dr. P is a gift to the Harlem community and beyond, using her equity to educate, support, advocate and restore dignity to the underserved and voiceless.”