Diana McCullough

Diana McCullough is a social work leader, psychology educator, researcher, and retired three-time combat veteran based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her career spans social services leadership, behavioral health, rehabilitation counseling, healthcare administration, discharge planning, and higher education. Through these roles, she has led interdisciplinary teams, coordinated complex care transitions, mentored developing professionals, and advocated for practices that promote dignity, safety, equity, and quality of life.

As an adjunct psychology lecturer and PhD candidate, Diana is dedicated to connecting academic knowledge with ethical, culturally responsive practice. She teaches subjects including multicultural psychology, clinical psychology, biopsychology, supervision and consultation, professional development, and the history of psychology. Her research explores racial identity invalidation and the gender-specific experiences of biracial Black–White girls, with a focus on how race, gender, family socialization, belonging, and systemic inequities influence identity development and psychological well-being.

Diana's work is grounded in advocacy, mentorship, leadership, and a commitment to mental health equity. She is passionate about advancing culturally responsive services, strengthening systems of care, and developing programs and policies that better serve women, children, veterans, people with disabilities, and racially and culturally marginalized communities. Her approach centers on the belief that people deserve to be seen, heard, respected, and supported, while systems should be accountable for helping make that possible.