Dr. Tiffany McDowell is a community psychologist, researcher, and thought leader with a deep commitment to dismantling systems that marginalize individuals and communities. Throughout her career, she has worked tirelessly to understand the complexities of social inequity and its impact on well-being. Driven by a passion for social justice and equity, Tiffany champions inclusive solutions that empower all voices to be heard and valued.
Tiffany’s extensive experience spans collaborating with both for-profit and non-profit organizations, helping them achieve their missions through strategic program development and evaluation, fundraising, community assessments, and facilitation. She excels at building capacity within communities, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and guiding the development of actionable plans for sustainable change.
Tiffany was most recently Director of the Equity Institute at YWCA Evanston/North Shore, where she led capacity-building initiatives for human services organizations. Prior to that Tiffany was co-Executive Director at Adler University’s Institute on Social Exclusion and co-founded the Chicagoland Equity Network.
Tiffany holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Science from The Ohio State University, with a specialization in couple and family therapy. She also earned an MS in Child and Family Studies from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) and a BS in Psychology from Southern University and A&M College (Baton Rouge, Louisiana).