Kelley Haynes-Mendez

Dr. Kelley Haynes-Mendez has more than 20 years of academic and clinical
experience specializing in topics related to ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, intersectionality, and global issues. Dr. Haynes-Mendez received a PsyD degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, USA, and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is Senior Director of the Human Rights Team at the American Psychological Association (APA).

Dr. Haynes-Mendez was elected to Fellow status by the APA Council of Representatives in 2022. She also received a presidential citation from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology for her “forward and innovative” work and served as Vice President for Diversity and International Relations, after previously having roles with the Diversity and International Relations committees.

Dr. Haynes-Mendez received a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and is a licensed clinical psychologist. Her psychotherapy practice was primarily oriented toward culturally affirming care with diverse populations. Her scholarship and academic interests have included topics of multiculturalism, intersectionality, and teaching for global citizenship in higher education. As an associate professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, she chaired the Diversity Advisory Board and was selected as a member of the President’s Diversity Advisory Council. She has also collaborated with the United Nations University for Peace, to foster professional development in human rights and global citizenship for higher education faculty, staff, administrators, and other professionals.