The Association of Black Behavioral Health Professionals (ABBHP)
Cultivating Black behavioral health professionals who drive excellence and equity in mental health.
About ABBHP
Our Purpose
Professional Growth & Advocacy: The organization supports career advancement through continuing education, training, and certifications while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure equal opportunities for Black professionals in behavioral health.
Community Connection & Impact: ABBHP creates networking and mentorship opportunities for members while working to improve mental health access and culturally competent care for the Black community.
Clinical Focus Areas: The organization specifically addresses diagnostic disparities, including undiagnosed autism and behavioral conditions often misidentified as defiance, which disproportionately affect Black communities.
Meet the ABBHP Executive Board
Tia Glover
Westly François
Westly François
(President)
Tia Glover, MPH, MEd, BCBA, is a behavioral health executive with over a decade of senior leadership experience and more than 15 years in social services and community behavioral healthcare. As Regional Director for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, she oversees nine facilities across Florida, leading multidisciplinary teams
(President)
Tia Glover, MPH, MEd, BCBA, is a behavioral health executive with over a decade of senior leadership experience and more than 15 years in social services and community behavioral healthcare. As Regional Director for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, she oversees nine facilities across Florida, leading multidisciplinary teams and advancing person-centered care for youth and families in psychiatric residential settings.
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Mrs. Glover is recognized for building sustainable programs that improve outcomes across diverse communities, and speaks regularly at forums, summits, and professional conferences on behavioral health leadership, workforce development, and systems transformation. She holds a Bachelor's in Healthcare Management and Business and a Master of Public Health from Florida A&M University, and a Master's in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Florida.
She is President and Founder of the Association of Black Behavioral Health Professionals and the architect of the first verified Applied Behavior Analysis curriculum at an HBCU, housed at FAMU. She serves on the board of ALW Cares and the advisory board for the Seminole High School Academy of Health Careers, and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the National Association of Professional Women, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. A dedicated autism advocate, she remains committed to advancing equity and excellence in behavioral healthcare.
Westly François
Westly François
Westly François
(Vice President / Treasurer)
Walita Powell
Westly François
Walita Powell
(Corresponding Secretary)
Walita Powell is a Behavior Specialist, crisis intervention leader, speaker, advocate, and Clinical Psychology doctoral student whose work centers on culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming care. She holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Life Coaching and an MA in Psychology with a
(Corresponding Secretary)
Walita Powell is a Behavior Specialist, crisis intervention leader, speaker, advocate, and Clinical Psychology doctoral student whose work centers on culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming care. She holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Life Coaching and an MA in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis, and is currently pursuing her PsyD. Her scholarly interests include trauma, suicidal desire, belonging, resilience, and mental health equity among Black adults and historically marginalized communities.
Her experience spans ABA leadership, clinical program development, supervision, caregiver coaching, functional behavior assessment, quality assurance, and staff training across home, school, clinic, community, and crisis settings. She also serves in 988 crisis leadership, supporting counselors and overseeing high-risk text and chat interactions. Earlier volunteer service as a State-Certified Rape Crisis Counselor and Suicide Prevention Advocate shaped her commitment to survivor-centered care.
Beyond her clinical work, Walita is an ordained minister and community leader, serving through Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., faith-based outreach, domestic violence prevention, and mentorship. Across every setting, she brings empathy, clinical precision, and spiritual grounding to helping individuals and families thrive.
Alise Lindsey
Westly François
Walita Powell
(Recording Secretary)
Alise Lindsey is licensed as a professional or clinical mental health counselor in Virginia, Florida, Utah, and North Carolina, and is a qualified clinical supervisor in Virginia and Florida.
She earned her Bachelor's in Sociology from Roanoke College and, after working in a variety of mental health and social services
(Recording Secretary)
Alise Lindsey is licensed as a professional or clinical mental health counselor in Virginia, Florida, Utah, and North Carolina, and is a qualified clinical supervisor in Virginia and Florida.
She earned her Bachelor's in Sociology from Roanoke College and, after working in a variety of mental health and social services roles, returned to school for her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Ed.S. in Counselor Supervision from Seton Hall University. Her certifications allow her to specialize in treating adult individuals, couples, and groups overcoming trauma, relationship dysfunction, and sexual concerns.
A frequent presenter for various organizations, Alise is a member of AASECT, the International Association of Trauma Professionals, the Florida Counseling Association, the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association, the American Counseling Association, the Association of Black Behavioral Health Professionals, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
She opened her private practice, Enhancing Success LLC, in 2021. In 2025 she created The Intimacy Exploration Deck, a card deck promoting discussion and insight around healthy intimacy, and in 2026 she released Soft Places to Land, two adult coloring books depicting healthy relationships.
Outside of work, Alise loves reading with her book club, traveling, and attending concerts.
Rashida Biera
Rashida Biera
Rashida Biera
(Fundraising Chair)
Rashida Biera is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and founder of Hue-Man Expressions and Hue-Man Links. Through her work, she focuses on providing culturally responsive, family-centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and developing resources that support Black and Bro
(Fundraising Chair)
Rashida Biera is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and founder of Hue-Man Expressions and Hue-Man Links. Through her work, she focuses on providing culturally responsive, family-centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and developing resources that support Black and Brown children and neurodivergent individuals.
With over 15 years of experience in social services, Rashida has worked across direct care and leadership roles, with strong experience in gerontology and autism services. She earned her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University and became a BCBA in 2020. Her work emphasizes parent training, family integration, and honoring cultural identity within behavioral health care.
Rashida serves as Fundraiser Chair for the Association of Black Behavioral Health Professionals. As a BCBA within this organization, she is passionate about bringing the voice of behavior analysis into larger behavioral health conversations helping bridge gaps between ABA, counseling, social work, and community-based mental health services. She is especially committed to increasing representation of Black BCBAs, promoting culturally responsive ABA practices, and supporting initiatives that improve access to ethical, high-quality behavioral health care for underserved communities. In her Fundraiser Chair role, she helps lead strategic fundraising efforts, builds partnerships with sponsors and community stakeholders, and supports events and campaigns that fund professional development, advocacy work, and community education initiatives.
Rashida is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and remains committed to service, leadership, and advocacy within the communities she serves.
Karissa Preudhomme
Rashida Biera
Rashida Biera
(Marketing Chair)
Karissa Preudhomme, BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, social justice advocate, and content creator whose work focuses on service delivery, workers' rights, pro-Blackness, cultural expression, and community building. With over a decade of experience across school-based, residential, in-home, center-based, a
(Marketing Chair)
Karissa Preudhomme, BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, social justice advocate, and content creator whose work focuses on service delivery, workers' rights, pro-Blackness, cultural expression, and community building. With over a decade of experience across school-based, residential, in-home, center-based, and telehealth settings, she brings both depth of practice and a passion for making behavior analysis more equitable, accessible, and honest about its anti-Black history.
She holds a Master of Special Education in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University, earned summa cum laude, and a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies from Winston-Salem State University, an HBCU. That Justice Studies foundation shows up in everything she does. Through her platform Karissa Knows Behavior, she has built a dedicated online community of advocates, practitioners, and allies around neurodiversity, anti-racism, decolonization, and workers' rights, with one campaign alone generating over 3.2 million views. Earlier work in outreach and community engagement sharpened her ability to build referral networks and training programs that move people to action.
As Marketing Chair of the Association of Black Behavioral Health Professionals, Karissa brings clinical credibility, a loyal platform, and the communication skills to help build an organization uniting Black professionals in behavioral health.
Tatianna “Tati” Fisher
Rashida Biera
Tatianna “Tati” Fisher
(Membership Chair)
Tatianna “Tati” Fisher, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than a decade of experience in behavioral health, healthcare, and community engagement. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Pre-Medicine from the University of South Carolina and her Master of Science in Men
(Membership Chair)
Tatianna “Tati” Fisher, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than a decade of experience in behavioral health, healthcare, and community engagement. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Pre-Medicine from the University of South Carolina and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University.
As Membership Chair for the Association for Black Behavioral Health Professionals, Tatianna is committed to welcoming and onboarding new members, creating an engaging and meaningful member experience, building meaningful connections, growing an engaged professional community, and advancing the organization’s mission.
Dr. Danielle Carson
Rashida Biera
Tatianna “Tati” Fisher
(Executive Assistant)
Dr. Danielle Carson is a dually board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner who holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She has served as faculty at multiple universities, where she teaches and mentors the next generation of advanced practice nurses while sustaining a
(Executive Assistant)
Dr. Danielle Carson is a dually board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner who holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She has served as faculty at multiple universities, where she teaches and mentors the next generation of advanced practice nurses while sustaining a dynamic professional portfolio spanning medical documentation auditing, behavioral health liaison work, compliance consulting for substance use treatment programs, and provider training.
As founder of Dr. Mompreneur, Inc., Dr. Carson has built a platform dedicated to helping healthcare professionals design sustainable careers, and she has authored publications on work-life balance in the health professions. She partners with community organizations delivering wraparound services to foster care youth and survivors of trafficking, work that reflects her commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Through every role she holds, Dr. Carson advances mental health equity by creating pathways for providers to step into leadership and thrive there.
Dr. Carson is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.