Aundrea Harris

Dr. Aundrea T. Harris is world-renowned global speaker, rest coach, and resilience strategist dedicated to helping individuals grow through life rather than just go through it. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, education, and mental wellness, she is known for creating spaces that foster authenticity, healing, and transformation. Dr. Harris holds both a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching from Walden University. She also earned an M.A. in Christian Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a dual B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from Northwestern State University.

Currently, she serves as a contributing faculty member, doctoral capstone committee member, and Postdoctoral Fellow Coach at Walden University, supporting students in the Behavioral Health Leadership Program. In July 2021, she completed a prestigious two-year Postdoctoral Teaching and Research Fellowship for Diversity at Walden. Her commitment to academic excellence and social change is further reflected in her scholarly contributions, including her first peer-reviewed article published in Walden University’s Journal of Educational Research and Practice and her role as a featured presenter at the Winter 2022 Virtual National Faculty Meeting, where she delivered a breakout session titled Mindfulness: A Tool for Resiliency.

A passionate advocate for well-being and equity, Dr. Harris co-facilitated the workshop Cross-Cultural Collaborations: Embracing Authenticity, Humility, and Vulnerability to Strengthen Positive Social Change in March 2020 through Walden’s Center for Social Change. She also appeared on Walden’s MyFaculty Podcast in conversation with the late Dr. Frederica Hendricks-Noble in a special episode titled Supervisor and Fellow: A Support Model in Course-based Education. Dr. Harris was honored to serve as a Walden University Commencement Speaker (July 2024), sharing her insights on leadership, healing, and resilience with new graduates. She is also an alumna of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Inaugural Cohort (July 2022) and an active member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Dallas Metropolitan Chapter.

In addition to her academic work, Dr. Harris is the Founder and CEO of Growing Through Life International®, a personal and professional development firm, and FAITH Connection® (Finally Allowing It To Happen), a Christian faith-grounded community focused on healing from and growing beyond trauma. As the author of three transformative books and an advocate for thyroid disease and traumatic brain injury awareness, she empowers women to reclaim their energy, align with purpose, and cultivate rest as a leadership tool. She often shares her message through retreats, masterminds, coaching, and speaking engagements around the world. Known for her dynamic presence and deep compassion, Dr. Harris helps others restore their energy, renew their mindset, and reconnect with what truly matters. She also has a fondness for butterflies and coffee—symbols of growth and transformation.

Courses Taught

DRWI 8507V - PsyD BHL Doc Project Virtual

PBHL 8002 - Foundations of Graduate Study

IPSY 8004 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology

IPSY 6002 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology

DRWI 8004 - Consulting Skills Intensive

PBHL 8900 - Doctoral Research Project Lab

PBHL 9001 - Behavioral Health Leadership Doctoral Study 1

PBHL 9002 - Behavioral Health Leadership Doctoral Study 2

PBHL 9003 - Behavioral Health Leadership Doctoral Study 3

PBHL 9004 - Behavioral Health Leadership Doctoral Study 4

DRWI 8504 - Consulting Skills Intensive

Education

PhD, Walden University

MS, Walden University

MA, Dallas Baptist University

BS, Northwestern State University

BS, Northwestern State University

Associate of General Studies, Northwester State University

Awards / Honors

National Society of Leadership and Success, Walden University - NSLS, 2019

Publications

Harris, A. T., Bostain, N. S. (2021). The Effect of Mindfulness Techniques on Teacher Resilience as Moderated by Conscientiousness. Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Presentations

Harris, A. T. (2020). Cross-Cultural Collaborations: Embracing Authenticity, Humility, and Vulnerability to Strengthen Positive Social Change. Walden Center for Social Change (Real-World Solutions for Real-World Problems)