Roselyn V. Aker- Black, Psy.D (affectionately known as Dr. Roz) is a native of Rome, Georgia and currently resides in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband. Dr. Roz received a B.A. in psychology from Fisk University and completed a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Argosy University in Washington, DC.
Dr. Roz has over 10 years of experience in providing psychological services to children, families, and couples in the nonprofit, government, and private industry sectors. She also serves as a psychology professor at local universities in the DC area. As a consultant, she serves as a Subject Matter Mental Health Expert supporting the Juvenile and Family Residential Management Unit (JFRMU) Office of Detention and Removal (DRO) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and as an Expert Panel member in the development of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Bright Futures for Women’s Health and Wellness Initiative (BFWHW); Healthy Relationships tool domain.
Dr. Roz’s media experience includes psychological consults with the Anderson Cooper Talk Show (2012), the Own’s Network reality show Unfaithful (2012) and a regular guest appearance on Howard University’s WHUR 96.3 as a relationship expert.
She is a sought out speaker and advice columnist for her advice on practical relationship functioning, Human trafficking, and Organizational Behavior and Management. She is the co-owner of www.marriage-exposed.com, a website that is dedicated to saving marriages, as she has dedicated her life to help people function properly in relationships! Dr. Roz has also co-authored her first self-help book entitled Marriage Exposed (2013), along with her business partner Rahaman Kilpatrick.
She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. initiated at Pi chapter on Fisk University’s campus and has served as the Fisk University Young Alumni Association’s Membership chair.
Current Whereabouts:
I am currently a doctoral candidate at Argosy University for clinical psychology with a concentration in forensics, child and family. Any Fiskites in the d.c. area feel free to e-mail me at rvaker@aol.com
Completed first self-help book entitled Marriage Exposed (2013)
Just launched an empowerment teleclass series on Organizational Behavior and Management.
Most Memorable Moment:
My most memorable moment at Fisk University is when I became a Pi chapter soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. member on December 6,1998 and when I probated on the yard February 11,1999.
Healthy Relationship Expert Panel Member|
Social Solutions International Inc.
From January 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Expert Panel member in development of HRSA's Bright Futures for Women's Health and Wellness Initiative, focusing on healthy relationships and violence prevention tools.
Adjunct Professor|
Stratford University
From September 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Conducting undergraduate lectures and seminars on Social Psychology, both campus-based and online formats.
Adjunct Professor|
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
From September 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Training doctoral students to become clinical psychologists, conducting lectures on Developmental Psychology, Diversity in Clinical Psychology, and Family Therapy.
Subject Matter Mental Health Expert|
Nakamoto Group
From February 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Supporting ICE's Juvenile and Family Residential Management Unit, preparing briefs and recommendations on mental health care needs of immigrant children and families.
Visiting Professor|
Devry University
From August 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Conducting lectures on Theories of Motivation and Leadership, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Psychology in the Workplace.
Consultant|
API Associates, Inc.
From October 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
Providing home-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults through various referral agencies including DC Superior Court and Children and Family Services.
Trauma Focused Consultant|
Free Advice Inc.
From August 2004 to January 2010 • 6 year(s)
Providing home-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults through DC's Victims of Crime Unit.
After School Program Director|
Life Starts
From August 2004 to August 2005 • 1 year(s)
Securing federal grants and managing six after school programs for inner city children, developing behavior modification plans and educational curriculums.
Facilitator|
Women Empowered to Change
From January 2002 to January 2005 • 3 year(s)
Facilitating monthly empowerment sessions for inner city females, developing community resource alliances and promoting self mastery skills.
Program Coordinator|
William C. Smith & Co., Inc
From January 2000 to August 2004 • 4 year(s)
Developing and implementing after-school curriculum for inner-city population, managing staff and creating Learning For Life Program.
Therapeutic Mentor|
Center for Therapeutic Concepts
From January 2001 to January 2002 • 1 year(s)
Providing positive role modeling, developmental feedback, and mentoring support with ongoing training and team participation.
Volunteer/Site Coordinator|
The Charles Davis Foundation
From January 1997 to January 2000 • 3 year(s)
Mentoring and tutoring inner city students, managing staff of twenty-five and developing curriculum for exposure and cultural events.
Hey Ros... It's been so long... I hope you are welll. Drop me a line sometime (hughesot@yahoo.com) Happy Holidays!
Tagged by
O. Timothy Hughes on 12/27/2006
HEY ROZ..THIS IS VICTOR..FROM FRESHMAN YEAR..HOPE ALL IS WELL..BLU-SKEE..
Tagged by
Victor Hicks on 05/03/2005
