Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Advisory Committee
Guiding the Future of Behavioral Health
The MFP Advisory Committee plays a critical role in advancing the FAHS Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) and its mission to expand access to strengthen the behavioral health workforce by expanding the delivery of mental health, substance use, and prevention services to communities. If you are interested in becoming an MFP Advisory Committee member and want to learn more about the application process, please visit the MFP AC Application page.
About the MFP Advisory Committee
Comprised of experienced professionals and thought leaders, the committee:
Provides Strategic Guidance – Offers programmatic and policy recommendations to strengthen the MFP.
Shapes Program Growth – Contributes innovative ideas to expand the Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems (FAHS) Minority Fellowship Program.
Ensures Excellence in Fellow Selection – Helps establish criteria for application review and fellow selection to increase the number of graduate-level marriage and family therapists trained in advanced practitioner skills who are committed to serving communities. The MFP Advisory Committee ensures that the MFP continues to grow and adapt to meet the evolving needs of communities.
Meet the 2024-2025 Advisory Committee Members
Dr. Natira Mullet, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Natira Mullet, Ph.D., LMFT-S, is an Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science at North Dakota State University and the MFP Advisory Committee Chairperson. A former MFP Doctoral Completion Fellow, she is an active member of AAMFT, NCFR, and the Financial Therapy Association. Dr. Mullet’s research focuses on intergenerational, cultural, and familial protective factors that mitigate interpersonal trauma, substance use, and mental health challenges in marginalized communities. Using community-based participatory action research, she develops programs that strengthen cultural and family connections while reducing violence and promoting well-being.
Dr. Dumayi Gutierrez, PhD
Dr. Dumayi Gutierrez, PhD, LMFT is an Assistant Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program at Alliant International University’s San Diego and Online campuses. Passionate about serving multiple marginalized communities, she specializes in minority stress, intersectionality, Latinx LGBTQ+ resilience, and culturally competent care. She has published and presented nationally on these topics and incorporates narrative, experiential, and feminist approaches in her work. Dr. Gutierrez has served as a clinical coordinator and family therapist at the LGBTQ Counseling Clinic in Iowa and The Gender & Family Project at the Ackerman Institute in New York. She holds degrees from The University of Iowa and Mount Mercy University.
Dr. Eman Tadros, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Eman Tadros, PhD, LMFT, is an assistant professor in the Falk College Department of Marriage and Family Therapy at Syracuse University. An AAMFT Approved Supervisor and former AAMFT Minority Fellowship Program recipient funded by SAMHSA, she specializes in incarcerated relationships and has published over 100 research articles. Tadros has extensive experience in clinical, academic, and advocacy settings, including speaking on Capitol Hill for MFT rights. She mentors women of color through Northeastern University’s Empowering Women program and actively promotes diversity and inclusion in her research and practice.
Dr. Leslie A. Anderson, PhD, LMFT-S
Dr. Leslie A. Anderson, PhD, LMFT-S, is an assistant professor at Morgan State University and research faculty at NCEED. Her work focuses on Black youth and families, racial socialization, and psychological well-being. She serves on editorial boards, the Family Process Institute board, and AAMFT’s Minority Fellowship advisory committee. Currently, she is part of an NIH-funded study on suicidality among Black youth and maintains a private therapy practice.
Dr. Maxine Notice, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Dr. Maxine Notice, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, NCC, is an assistant professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University – Dallas. She holds a PhD in Applied Psychology from Antioch University New England and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from CUNY City College. She was a licensed therapist in multiple states and previously completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her research focuses on interracial couples, multiracial families, multicultural supervision, and medical family therapy.
Dr. Racine Henry, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Racine Henry, PhD, LMFT is a core faculty member in the M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy program at Northwestern University and the founder of Sankofa Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in working with Black women, Black couples, interracial couples, and non-monogamous relationships. Dr. Henry earned her Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from Drexel University and her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University. An AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor, she has presented at national and international conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals, and been featured in The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, Vice News, and Essence. Her research focuses on Black mental health, maternal mental health, intersectionality, and social justice in therapy.
Dr. Taimyr Strachan-Louidor, PhD, LMFT
Taimyr Strachan-Louidor, PhD, LMFT is the Assistant Director of Communication and Outreach at Duke University’s Counseling and Psychological Services and a licensed marriage and family therapist. Originally from Miami, she earned a B.A. in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University, an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University, and a Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Iowa. Her professional interests include anxiety and depression in emerging adults, retention of marginalized populations in mental health services, culturally relevant psychoeducation, and teaching cultural competence in clinical settings. She integrates systems, narrative, and strength-based approaches to support students' unique needs.
Dr. Zain Shamoon, PhD
Dr. Zain Shamoon, PhD, is a Couple and Family Therapy professor at Antioch University Seattle. He earned his PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Michigan State University and an MA in Couple and Family Therapy. His clinical work focuses on anxiety, relational conflict, and depression. He co-founded the Narratives of Pain project, a group emotional outlet for storytelling and catharsis based in Metro Detroit and Seattle.
Dr. Joslyn Armstrong, PhD, MS
Dr. Joslyn Armstrong, PhD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy program at Lewis & Clark College. A registered MFT intern in Florida and an AAMFT Minority Fellowship recipient, she has been practicing clinically for six years and serves as a clinical supervisor. She earned her B.S. from the University of Florida, MS from Texas Tech University, and PhD from Florida State University. Her research focuses on Black fatherhood, father-child relationships, and the sociocultural factors influencing father involvement. Dr. Armstrong has published in the Journal of Black Studies, The Griot, NCFR Report, and Family Therapy Magazine and has presented at AAMFT, NCFR, and other national conferences. She is dedicated to uplifting Black fatherhood through research, advocacy, and systemic therapy.
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