(Re)claiming Gender Euphoria
A WAVE model for gathering moments of gender euphoria among Black and Afro-diasporic transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse adults.
The Profile
A space for liberation.
Gabriel Lockett, Ph.D. (He/Him), is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt whose scholarship centers health equity, qualitative methods, and community-rooted care.
His work cultivates affirming spaces that prioritize the wellness of Black-Afro-diasporic and LGBTQ+ communities through qualitative methodologies, Black feminist praxis, and community-centered social justice frameworks.
Selected Publications
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SNAPS Decision-Making Model
A model for how Black graduate students and early career professionals respond to anti-Black racism in professional settings.
Selected Scholarship
Applied Psychology Research
Research committed to health equity, community-centered care, qualitative methods, and community wellness.
Research Focus
Promoting health equity among BIPOC LGBTQ+ populations, exploring strength-based coping in Black LGBTQ communities, and developing translational interventions for community wellness.
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Recognition & Service
2025 Schumacher Award recipient, 2024 Dr. Thema Bryant Decolonization and Liberation Psychology Scholar Award honoree, McKnight Doctoral Fellow, former lead researcher with the ¡Chévere! Lab, and consultant for Trans Lifeline.
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