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Felicia Moore Mensah, Ph.D. (@docmensah, #thescholarmentor) is Professor of Science Education at Teachers College, Columbia University (New York City). Her research addresses issues of diversity, equity, and identity in science teacher preparation and teacher professional development, with culturally relevant teaching, multiculturalism, and critical theories guiding her teaching and research. Her most recent research utilizes critical race theory and intersectionality to transform teacher education research and practices by looking at the experiences of Teachers of Color, scientists of color, and preparing future teacher educators for racial literacy.

As a former Associate Dean at Teachers College, she developed programming and initiatives for student and faculty development and supported the Student Senate as a ‘third’ advisor. As a faculty member, Professor Mensah serves as the academic advisor to the Black Student Network, and served as advisor to Students for Quality Education, a grassroots-student activist-group on campus. She also works with offices, staff, and departments across the college in research and improving campus experiences. Her outreach in public schools is to make science education a priority in elementary and secondary classrooms and to foster an excitement for science learning with teachers, students, and families.

Dr. Mensah was the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year (ASTE); ​the 2012 ​Early Career Award, Division K, Teaching and Teacher Education ​(AERA)​; and an Equity and Ethics Scholar in 2005 (NARST). Dr. Mensah is ​a ​Past President of Sisters of the Academy Institute, or SOTA, an organization that supports the success of Black women in higher education. Among other activities, she is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as an Associate Editor​ for two journals, and in the co-editor of the Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), the flagship journal of NARST. She is a mentor​ to several junior faculty and doctoral students, and she is also actively engaged in several ministries in her congregation. Dr. Mensah is a sought-after speaker, teacher, and facilitator on issues of equity, faculty development, and inclusive teaching practices in STEM education and higher education.