Dr. Felecia Pullen

Dr. Felecia Pullen is a qualitative researcher with expertise in the application of Critical Race Theory to understand the impact of racialized drug enforcement policies on the ability of people of color to attain recovery capital. She also designs integrated conceptual models to explore the intersection of race, structural racism, and addiction among people of color who use drugs (PoCWUD). She aims to establish political, social, economic, and health equity for PoCWUD. Her seminal work in the field has been recognized by OASAS, SAMHSA, the CDC the New York City Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, Mt. Sinai/REACH, and others.