Dr. Gina Sissoko is a licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, and global consultant whose work examines how colorism, gendered racism, and beauty hierarchies shape mental health and identity development — with a core focus on Black women and girls. Her work offers insights that resonate across Black and Brown communities worldwide, supporting organizations and communities in fostering confidence, belonging, and wellbeing.

As a consultant, Dr. Sissoko partners with beauty and wellness brands, schools, universities, and community organizations to translate psychology into culturally grounded programs, trainings, and campaigns. Her work helps institutions understand the psychological impact of colorism and representation and create content and initiatives that are culturally resonant and aligned with community wellbeing.

By integrating mental health and identity insights into brand storytelling, organizational strategy, and community engagement, she supports institutions in strengthening authenticity, deepening trust, and building environments where Black and Brown communities feel seen, valued, and supported.

She is known for transforming rigorous research into practical insights that resonate across diverse audiences, including brand partners, creatives, educators, clinicians, and organizational leaders.

Dr. Sissoko maintains a highly active program of research and has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals. She has secured over $370,000 in grant funding for her scholarship, which spans the United States, Germany, and several African contexts.