Helping families understand how their child learns, and what comes next.

Dr. Tiara Bland is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology at California State University, Sacramento. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #4670) in Sacramento, California. With ten years of experience, she has supported children, adolescents, and families in Florida and Maryland across preschool, public school, and charter school settings.

Dr. Bland earned a bachelor’s degree in human relations from Trinity Washington University, master’s and specialist degrees in school psychology from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctor of Education in school psychology from Loyola University Chicago.

Dr. Bland is passionate about increasing the recruitment and retention of Black and African American professionals in school psychology. Her work also focuses on culturally responsive practice, mental health advocacy, and youth suicide prevention. Through her scholarship, teaching, leadership, and professional service, she is committed to advancing equity and fostering inclusive, supportive environments for students, families, and school mental health professionals. She is also the co-founder and chief executive officer of the Black School Psychologists Network, Inc. (BSPN), the first and only professional organization for Black school psychologists, graduate students, and faculty.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Bland enjoys traveling, reading, running, and spending time with loved ones.