Maudry-Beverly Lashley, Ph.D

Maudry-Beverly Lashley, Ph.D

Professor & Deputy Chairperson

Biography

Maudry-Beverley Lashley, Ph.D., a tenured Professor, Deputy Chair of the Department of Psychology at Medgar Evers College (CUNY), is a clinical/developmental psychologist whose research and clinical skills are based on a research/practitioner model. She received both her BA and MA in psychology from Hunter College (CUNY) and a Ph.D. in clinical and developmental psychology from Howard University. She has been trained in auricular acupuncture and in the Cultural Context Model

(CCM) in marriage/family therapy and domestic violence. She has worked in the areas of substance abuse, with juvenile offenders, and clients/patients who have suffered a variety of mental health challenges. Her research has focused in the area of family dynamics and how it shapes health among African American and other minority communities. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on the strength and resilience of Black women and on single parents and on health disparities within the African Diaspora. She is interested in developing family interventions to reduce unhealthy lifestyles. She is a current member and Past President of NYABPsi and has held other positions within the organization.

Publications

Marshall V. J., McLaurin-Jones, T. L., & Lashley, M-B. Sexual Health (2022) African American college women’s preferences for sexual health intervention: A qualitative analysis. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 17(2), 139-155. doi:10.1080/15546128.2021.2006846

Marshall, V., Vieira, D., McLaurin-Jones, T., & Lashley M-B. (2022). Examining alcohol interventions across the lifespan among the African Diaspora: A systematic review. Journal of the National Medical Association, 114(5), 473-494. doi:10.1016/j.jnma.2022.06.001

McLaurin-Jones, T. L., Anderson, A. S., Marshall, V. J., Lashley, M-B., & Carter-Nolan, P. L. (2021). Superwomen and sleep: An assessment of Black college women across the African diaspora. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 28(1), 130–139. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-020-09930-4

Lashley, M-B., Marshall, V., & McLaurin-Jones, T. (2018). It’s complicated: Black College Women and dating Experiences. International Journal of Ethnic College Health, 4(1) 12-21.

Godfrey, C. J., & Lashley, M-B. (2018). Opening the door on the secret spiritual lives of patients. Pace Clinic Newsletter, Pace University, NY.

Lashley, M-B, Marshall, V., & McLaurin-Jones, T. (2017). Looking through the window: Black women’s perspectives on mental health and self care. In K. Bell & N. Burton (Eds), Black women’s mental health: Balancing strength and vulnerability. SUNY.

Lashley, M-B., Marshall, V., & McLaurin-Jones, T. (2017). African American women seeking strength in romance and family relationships. In N. Stilton (Ed.), Family dynamics and romantic relationships in a changing society. IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-2404-5.ch010

McLaurin-Jones, T., Marshall, V., & Lashley, M-B. (2017). Alcohol related sexual expectations and condom use among Black college women. Journal of Behavioral and Social Sciences, 4, 269-280.

McLaurin-Jones, T., Lashley, M-B., & Marshall, V (2017). Using qualitative methods to understand perceptions of risk and condom use in African American college women: Implications for sexual health promotion. Health Education & Behavior, 44(5), 805-814. doi:10.1177/1090198117728759

McLaurin-Jones, T., Lashley, M-B., & Marshall, V. (2016). Minority college women’s views on condom negotiation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 13(1), 1-12. doi:10.3390/ijerph13010040

McLaurin-Jones, T., Lashley, M-B., & Marshall, V. (2016). Perceived parental reaction to college drinking among minority women. International Journal of Ethnic College Health, 2(1), 11-19.

Lashley, M-B., & Ollivierre (2014). Exploring the linkages of single Black mothers and their college experiences. Global Education Journal, 2014(3), 138-155.

Lashley, M-B. (2014). Self-perceptions of Black single mothers attending college. Comprehensive Psychology, 3(5), 1-9. doi:10.2466/10.21.CP.3.5

Lashley, M-B., Godfrey, C. J., Knepper, H., Chai, A., & Olivierre, L. (2013, March, 15).Caregiving and public administrators: Looking in the mirror, redefining support. PA Times, org. http://patimes.org//caregiving-public-administrators-mirror-redefining-support/

Godfrey, C. J., Lashley, M-B., Knepper, H., Chai, A., Bernal, C., & Spence, D. (2013, January 8). The old(er) US: Are you ready for tech savvy older adults? PAtimes.org. http://patimes.org-us-ready-tech-savvy-older-adults