Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt

Dr. Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt received a BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia (1982), an MSW from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work (1984) and a PhD from the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America (2012). Her career has focused on cultural diversity with an emphasis on race and ethnicity. As such her employment choices have included professional opportunities which have provided her with a vast array of experiences working with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. As an independent diversity consultant she provides workshops to community organizations, schools, businesses, and religious groups. Her professional interest is driven by an enthusiasm to learn about and from diverse people. Her research interests are in the area of multiracial identity development. She is currently employed as an assistant professor in the social work program at the University of the District of Columbia and is an Independent Diversity Trainer/Consultant.

Publications

Decoding Difference: How We Treat “Others” Examining the Effects of Marginalizing Those Viewed as Different
Decoding Difference: How We Treat “Others” Examining the Effects of Marginalizing Those Viewed as Different
Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt. © 2021. 18 pages.
Race, ethnicity, and gender issues have always been important matters in American politics. However, during the past two presidential elections these issues were the vanguard...
Socio-Economic and Education Factors Impacting American Political Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Socio-Economic and Education Factors Impacting American Political Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Pamela Hampton-Garland, Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt, Benson George Cooke. © 2018. 191 pages.
America has the reputation of being one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world, yet within its borders social problems persist and negatively impact...
What I Think I Heard You Say: Learning How to Improve Challenging Social and Political Interactions
What I Think I Heard You Say: Learning How to Improve Challenging Social and Political Interactions
Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt. © 2018. 30 pages.
The United States is a diverse country which includes a vast tapestry rich in cultures, ethnicities, languages, and religions. The robust diversity is what defines the nation...
Decoding Difference: How We Treat “Others” Examining the Effects of Marginalizing Those Viewed as Different
Decoding Difference: How We Treat “Others” Examining the Effects of Marginalizing Those Viewed as Different
Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt. © 2018. 27 pages.
Race, ethnicity, and gender issues have always been important matters in American politics. However, during the past two presidential elections these issues were the vanguard...