Dana E. Crawford, PhD. (she/her)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Dana E. Crawford is a nationally recognized pediatric and clinical psychologist, speaker, and author whose work is transforming how we understand and reduce bias. She developed the Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT), a groundbreaking framework used across healthcare, education, corporate, and government sectors to address bias, prejudice, and racism with compassion and accountability.
She brings deep expertise shaped by training at Howard, Temple, Miami, and Tulane universities, with advanced certifications in medical hypnosis, biofeedback, and nursing. Her clinical career spans major cities—including Philadelphia, New Orleans, and New York—where she has treated patients facing high levels of trauma. She has also partnered with the National Black Caucus to advance Black maternal health equity and is a Scholar in Residence at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute.
Dr. Crawford has delivered hundreds of trainings and keynote presentations nationwide, appearing on major media outlets and advising leaders across private, nonprofit, and government sectors.
She is the author of Healing Bias: Your Guide to Individual, Interpersonal, and Institutional Change (Norton Professional Books, 2025), hailed as a must-read for anyone committed to cultural healing and justice. She also created the Racial Awareness Conversations for Everyone (R.A.C.E. Cards), an acclaimed 48-prompt discussion deck that sparks meaningful dialogue about race and inclusion.
Invite Dr. Crawford to speak, train, or consult—and discover how her proven strategies can create lasting change in your organization.
ABOUT CBRT
Meet the Team
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Brian is an operatic bass and voice instructor residing in New York City. As a recitalist, Brian was Artist in Residence with the Tono International Arts Association, ChaShama, Manchester Literary Festival, and Poetry International in London. They recently made their Canadian operatic debut in Ian Cusson’s Of the Sea with Tapestry Opera and have also appeared with On Site Opera, Janiec Opera, Trilogy Opera, Ardea Arts, the Metropolitan Opera Guild, and The New York Opera Festival. In theatre, Brian has been seen in Alexandro Segade’s Future St. at the We’re Watching series (Bard College) and the series Tip of Her Tongue (Broad Museum). They also played the role of Cleopatra in Here, Serpent (Dixon Place, NYC), a trans-gender liminal experimental piece devised by both Brian and performance artist, C. Bain. As an educator, Brian maintains a vibrant private voice studio in NYC in addition to being a Teaching Artist with both The Harlem School for the Arts and Lincoln Center Education & Partnerships. Brian currently serves as Senior Ambassador for Hearts of Gold, a charity supporting unhoused mothers and their children to transition into permanent housing in New York City.
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Coupled with extensive training in Traditional West African Dance, Hip Hop and Storytelling, Fatima Friday uses her mastery of the arts and degrees in Science, Psychology and Education to curate immersive empowerment explorations for youth and families with her company, Oracle Voices. Her dissertation on multimedia modalities as the key to surmounting inter-generational and epigenetic traumas has been translated into several published books for children and adults. Known internationally as a Rhythm Alchemist, Fatima’s interactive presentations incorporate freestyle cyphers as a specialized technique for holistic Self-improvement. To learn more, please visit The Heart of Rhythm Alchemy.
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Born in the Bronx and raised in White Plains, New York, Dr. Glover has spent the greater part of her adult life following her interests in science, health and improving life for the marginalized people. After graduating from Howard University with a BA in History, Dr. Glover worked at Essence Magazine and then as an Account Executive for Verizon. She followed her curiosity about medicine and ultimately attended SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and obtained a Master of Public Health from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health via the highly competitive Macy Scholars Program. Currently Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Glover teaches psychopharmacology and aspects of psychotherapy to Psychiatry and Family Medicine residents. She is an attending psychiatrist in the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Division at Montefiore Health System. In this position, she teaches residents psychotherapy and psychopharmacology and supervises direct psychiatric care to medically and psychosocially complex patients in the Bronx. Dr. Glover has authored a peer-reviewed article on mental disorders in primary care, contributed to a textbook on psychiatric treatment in primary care and has extensive experience in psychopharmacology and substance disorder treatment. Dr. Glover has also contributed to various media outlets on a range of topics related to mental health and wellness. She uses mindfulness-based techniques in her psychiatry practice, in her career coaching for professionals from marginalized cultures, and in her leadership of discussions of the impact of racism on physical and mental health. Her career as a consultant and educator has informed her expertise in the fields of health equity, workplace mental health, and organizational success.
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Marjorie is a passionate cultural and educational program administrator with over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She holds degrees in Anthropology and Education, fueled by a deep curiosity about how we connect to our environment, information, and learning. Born and raised in New York City to parents from South America, Marjorie has a unique perspective on cultural diversity and its impact on understanding the world around us. Her expertise lies in developing and implementing engaging programs, including courses, tours, symposia, conferences, and educational events. These programs cater to diverse audiences, fostering a deeper understanding of human history, science, medicine, and health through a culturally sensitive and interdisciplinary lens. Marjorie is dedicated to promoting initiatives that bridge cultural gaps, spark curiosity, and empower individuals of all backgrounds. Her passion for learning and her commitment to community engagement make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to cultivate a more inclusive and informed world.
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I have been helping parents with their kids (and vice versa) for more than two decades through my extensive work in private practice, schools, primary care pediatrics, and community-based organizations. Prior to founding my current practice, I served as the Director of Training and Quality for Healthy Steps at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, an infant and toddler preventive mental health program that gained national and international attention for its integration of early childhood mental health professionals within primary care pediatrics. While at Montefiore, I held an assistant professorship in the Department of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where I taught both pediatric residents and medical students. I grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where I attended Trinity School (K-12), and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree at Yale University, from which I graduated summa cum laude. I obtained my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Virginia and completed my pre-doctoral internship at Bellevue Hospital Center and the New York University Child Study Center. After my training, I worked in New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and was a clinical instructor of psychology in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine. I am the author of The Tantrum Survival Guide (Guilford Press), and have been published widely, including in The New York Times, and on Parents.Com and TODAY Parents. I have been featured as a guest on several podcasts, as well as on WAMC Public Radio and Good Day Wake Up. I currently live in lower Westchester with my husband and two sons, who keep me busy – though also smiling! – more than any of the above.
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WI-MOTO NYOKA is a Speculative Fiction writer. She is the founder of Dusky Projects, creating and producing genre projects for young adult and adult audiences. As an arts educator and programmer she collaborates with a variety of organizations to build multicultural learning environments. Through the use of Speculative Fiction and creative disciplines such as music, film, and performance, Ms. Nyoka designs and implements family friendly curriculum and programming. Her projects aim to create supportive environments for tender conversations around identity, community, advocacy, and solidarity in youth and adult spaces. For more information please go to Wi-Moto Nyoka, Art. Education. Engagement.
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“Thank you for opening my eyes to something I have been doing for the majority of my life as a person that was never Latin enough for the Hispanic community but definitely too brown for American (white) communities.”
“Dr. Crawford you are incredible and I cannot thank you enough for your labor, vulnerability, and authenticity. THANK YOU!”
WANT TO TALK?
Consultations
Cultural-Related Conflicts: Sign up for Individual, Dyadic, and Small Group Consultations.
Do you experience cultural-related conflicts in your personal or professional life? These conflicts can be challenging and stressful, but they don't have to be. The CBRT team can help you manage these conflicts in ways that are equitable, restorative, and sustainable.
LET’S HEAL
Healing Bias: Your guide to individual, interpersonal, and institutional change
Healing Bias is the book of the moment. In a divided world, it offers the tools we all need to heal.
Blending CBT, interpersonal therapy, and the Crawford Bias Reduction Theory (CBRT), this guide helps you recognize, discuss, and reduce bias—without shame or stigma.
With stories, prompts, and actionable steps, Healing Bias moves you from awareness to real change, on your own or with others. Pair it with the R.A.C.E. Cards to spark honest, transformative conversations.