McKenzie Civic Fellow

Chauntina Whittle is a Troy University Alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Psychological Research. Chauntina currently serves as a McKenzie Civic Fellow with the David Mathews Center for Civic Life.  She is a former DMC Jean O’Connor-Snyder Intern and former Hunger Free America AmeriCorps VISTA for the Office of Civic Engagement at Troy University. Chauntina utilized her undergraduate career as a JOIP Intern by facilitating discussions with youth members in her local community, expanding her expertise in moderating discussion using a deliberative dialogue structure, piloting research on the impacts of deliberation conversation styles, and contributing to the evolution of youth development initiatives in the local area. She has created countless discussion guides on topics ranging from structures of racial bias, community values, voter education/values, social media/technology wellness, mental health, micro-aggressive behavior, etc. Chauntina hopes to continue to pursue her passion for research and community advocacy. Her research interests include: Creation and facilitation of culturally competent and inclusive mental health interventions for minority communities, Advocacy for improvement in psychological interventions/services of underrepresented communities, and Psychological consequences of social/societal constructs of cultural perfectionism.

Chauntina can be reached at cwhittle@mathewscenter.org