Dr. Richelle Whittaker

Dr. Richelle is paving the way for all parents to unapologetically live their lives as they see fit.
She has a passion for building healthy families and helping families win. She enjoys creating
spaces to help parents/caregivers explore tough topics and navigate solutions. Her work equips
and empowers parents/caregivers with tools to close learning gaps, find work-life balance, and
maintain mental wellness.
Dr. Richelle is a mother and working parent, so she understands the challenges
parents/caregivers face on multiple levels: at home, at work, and interpersonally. She is a heart-
centered leader bringing both her expertise and familial experience to the conversation. Dr.
Richelle is about advocacy- being a voice and creating the space for families to thrive. Her
passion for cultivating resources and community for parents/caregivers actualizes itself through
her work with new parents/ caregivers, those with children with disabilities, and
parents/caregivers raising boys.
Dr. Richelle brings more than 20 years of experience as an educational psychologist, maternal
mental health expert, certified perinatal therapist, and parenting advisor to the experience. Her
experience and relatability make Dr. Richelle a captivating and arresting speaker, trainer, and
facilitator. Dr. Richelle has presented for businesses, schools, and organizations such as
Deloitte, BDO, and Gulf Coast Community Services Association.