Antija A.

Antija A. is an accomplished educator and podcast host with extensive experience in psychology and higher education. Currently serving as a podcast host at We're Not OK: A Community of Healing, Antija Allen also holds the position of Associate Professor of Psychology and Director at Pellissippi State Community College, building on a career that includes roles as an Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow focusing on first-year experience initiatives. With credentials from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a background in education and curriculum development at institutions like Bethel University and the University at Albany, Antija A. has authored and co-edited significant academic works, including "We're Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies." As Chief Executive Officer and Lead Consultant at Allen Ivy Prep Consulting, Antija A. specializes in faculty coaching and development, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing academic success and diversity in higher education.