Allisyn Swift

Dr. Allisyn L. Swift is the Project Director of NOLA C.A.R.E.S. at Beloved Community. She brings with her over 20 years of experience working with children and families.

Dr. Swift uses a human-centered, anti-racist and trauma-informed approach to support organizational change toward equitable and anti-racist practices.

She came to Beloved to work with a team of dedicated anit-racist co-conspirators and take part in true belonging in an organization that centers people. Her research interests include the use of participatory action research to study the effects of race-based interpersonal and systemic stress on child socialization and parenting practices, advocacy for child-centered anti-racist approaches to education, and professional development to enhance the cultural and social-emotional competence of teachers. She has authored several book chapters and professional articles.

Dr. Swift is a licensed psychologist in the native land of Bulbancha, also known as New Orleans where she lives with her husband, daughter, and puppy dog. In her free time, Dr. Swift bikes, reads, does yoga, holds court on her porch, makes craft cocktails, and plays dress-up.