Dr. Aileen Fullchange
Dr. Aileen Fullchange (she/ella/i) is a second generation Taiwanese-American licensed psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. As the first in her family to earn a Ph.D., and as a former foster youth who graduated college at the age of 18, she is passionate about merging psychological well-being, education, and equity as a clinician and a speaker.
Dr. Fullchange was a public middle school teacher and national educational consultant before earning a Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is the founder of Fullchange Therapy, a psychotherapy practice serving BIPOC community members with intersecting identities, and a former adjunct professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has also published dozens of scholarly articles, book chapters and op-eds on mental health in BIPOC communities, social-emotional learning in schools, and resilience.
Dr. Fullchange has shared her knowledge, charisma, and passion with diverse audiences and organizations such as Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT), Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders, and the American Psychological Association (APA). She speaks English and Spanish fluently and is re-learning the language of her ancestors, Taiwanese.
Dr. Leann Smith
Dr. Leann V. Smith (she/her) is a licensed psychologist, accomplished public speaker, and a fierce advocate for racial equity in mental health and education. With a Ph.D. in School Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and a background in both clinical practice and academia, Dr. Smith is a powerful voice on topics such as race, identity, and trauma. As the founder of The Mending Place, she provides comprehensive wellness services, including therapy, educational programs, and tailored coaching for BIPOC students and professionals.
Dr. Smith’s professional coaching services are designed to guide clients through academic and career challenges, offering strategies that foster resilience and success in often hostile environments. She specializes in helping individuals confront systemic barriers, improve mental health literacy, and expand their understanding of how socialization affects identity and coping mechanisms.
A former Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, Dr. Smith’s research and advocacy focus on racial identity, resilience, and the mental health needs of marginalized groups. Dr. Smith also provides training and supervision for psychology practitioners and students. Her dynamic approach to mental health and coaching reflects her deep commitment to dismantling oppressive systems and equipping BIPOC communities with the tools to thrive.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Smith enjoys tending to her plants, baking for loved ones, and indulging in chaotic reality TV.
