Dr. Leslie V. Collins is an Associate Professor of psychology in the Behavioral Sciences Department at Fisk University in Nashville, TN. She is interested in using community-based research methodologies (e.g., participatory action research [PAR], community based participatory research (CBPR) and action research) and mixed method case study design to redress the effects of social inequality (e.g. racism, sexism, elitism, heterosexism, etc.) on individual and collective well-being (mental, spiritual, financial, physical, relational). Her goal is to democratize research so that persons in marginalized and disenfranchise communities may use it to advance their health and wellbeing. She volunteers with small local and national organizations who seek social change.