Chioma Ajoku, JD, PhD, ABPP
Forensic Psychologist
Sessions
Unmasking Identity Bias: Stereotyping, Discrimination, and Family Law Outcomes
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Fri
Chioma Ajoku, J.D., Ph.D., ABPP, is a private practitioner in New York State and the owner of Forensic Psych Solutions. The focus of her practice is forensic evaluations and child/adolescent therapy. Dr. Ajoku graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Psychological and Brain Sciences. She then obtained a dual degree, M.A./J.D. (psychology/law), from Duke University and Duke University School of Law, and was admitted to the NYS Bar. She subsequently obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the CUNY Graduate Center via the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Additionally, Dr. Ajoku completed her clinical internship year at Rutgers University in Piscataway as the Adolescent Forensic Track intern. Afterward, she completed a Child and Family Forensic Postdoctoral Fellowship at William James College. Dr. Ajoku is licensed to practice psychology in New York State. Currently, she serves on the Mental Health Professionals Certification Committee for the First and Second Judicial Departments of New York, the AFCC Continuing Education Committee, the AFCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the AFCC Nominating Committee, the editorial board of Family Court Review, and the board of AFCC.