Joanne Finkelstein

Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist educated at Harvard University and Northwestern University, where she earned a Master's in human development and psychology and a PhD in clinical psychology, respectively. She maintains a private practice in Chicago, focusing on the intersections of bias, social justice, and mental health, particularly helping girls build resilience against sexism, and is the author of the award-winning book *Sexism and Sensibility* (Penguin Random House, 2024). Her writing appears in Psychology Today, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and other outlets, and she serves on the Advisory Board for Stop Sexual Assault in Schools while having been involved with organizations like the National Organization for Women.[1][2][3][4][5]