About Dr Rihana

Rihana S. Mason received her PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. She is an Amazon #1 best-selling author, cognitive psychologist & program evaluation expert.

She is a proven leader in academic and non-profit sectors with extensive board service (Society of Senior Ford Fellows, Stem News Chronicle Advisory Board, Psi Chi Diversity Advisory Committee, Ready Now Foundation, Diadem International, & For My Daughters’ Sake).

She is also the Past President of the Southeastern Psychological Association and Chair of the Committee for Equality and Professional Opportunity (CEPO).

She co-developed the practical RAIN approach for assessing family, student, and community needs, and has co-authored several highly regarded books that contribute to diversifying the academic pathways and highlighting underrepresented voices in psychology.

As co-founder of the Academic Pipeline Project and Advancing Herstory, she is committed to leveraging her expertise to lead dynamic research centers or academic non-profits, shaping impactful solutions and strategic partnerships.