Dr. Chyna Hill

LEADERSHIP • CO-FOUNDER

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

A licensed clinical social worker, researcher, and co-founder who builds the partnerships that bring culturally responsive maternal mental health care to more Black families.

PhD
MSW
LCSW
PMH-C
EMDR-Trained
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About Dr. Hill

Dr. Chyna Hill is a co-founder of Black Girls Mental Health Collective and leads community partnerships at BGMH Foundation. She builds the relationships and funding that help more Black mamas reach culturally responsive care.

As a licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Hill specializes in perinatal mental health and trauma-focused therapy. She works with women navigating pregnancy, postpartum changes, and unresolved trauma, using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and CBT.

At BGMH Foundation, she leads strategic partnerships, grant development, and community initiatives. She built a network of more than 25 perinatal health providers and led a GivingTuesday campaign that raised $34,000 for the Foundation's programs.

Dr. Hill earned her PhD and MSW from the University of Southern California, where her postdoctoral research worked with community members and providers to improve how Los Angeles County serves people experiencing homelessness. She also spent four years as a senior user experience researcher at Google, where she led the first AI accessibility usability study in Google Ads.

A native of Yulee, Florida, Dr. Hill brings a commitment to minoritized communities to every role, from the therapy room to the research table.

Focus Area

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Trauma-focused therapy

  • Community partnerships

  • Grant and program development

  • Equity-centered research

Speaking and Expertise

Brea brings a compassionate, practical, and culturally grounded lens to her work, bridging clinical expertise with a deep commitment to equity and systems change.

  • Perinatal Mental Health

    Supporting the mental health and well-being of Black mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

  • Trauma, Attachment & Family Systems

    Exploring the impact of trauma on individuals and families, with a focus on healing, attachment, and relational health.

  • Building a Culturally Responsive Workforce

    Advancing Black provider representation and supporting culturally responsive, equitable mental health care.

  • Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health

    Promoting healthy development through evidence-based, relationship-centered care.

Signature Topics

Brea is available to speak on a range of topics, including:

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    Supporting Black Mothers Across the Perinatal Continuum

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    Attachment, Trauma & the Parent-Child Relationship

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    Increasing Representation in the Perinatal Mental Health Workforce

  • Designing Culturally Attuned Systems of Care

Credentials & Training

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  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certification

  • Infant-Family Mental Health Specialist

  • Reflective Practice Facilitator II

Why this work Matters

Black mothers, children, and families deserve care that sees them, honors their experiences, and supports their full humanity. Through clinical practice, training, and advocacy, Brea works to create a more equitable future where Black families are supported, valued, and able to thrive.

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