Who We Are

Dr. Sislena Grocer Ledbetter is a distinguished psychologist, researcher, lecturer and counselor. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina Central University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Ledbetter received her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Psychology from Howard University. During her studies at Howard, Dr. Ledbetter received the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship in Public Affairs during which she traveled to Geneva, Switzerland to work with the Program to Combat Racism, and served as a White House intern in the Office of Management and Budget during the Clinton Administration. Dr. Ledbetter’s post-doctoral training includes the Leadership Training Program at Georgetown University and life coach training with the Newfield Network. 

Dr. Ledbetter has lectured and presented at many organizations and institutions including: Howard University, Xerox University, Trinity University, Virginia Commonwealth University and a number of conferences and symposia.

Dr. Ledbetter previously worked for the American Psychological Association, where she served as a liaison between the association and psychology students. She also served on a committee to increase minority student recruitment and retention. As a Sr. Research Advisor at AARP Dr. Ledbetter has received the Sustained Excellence Award, a New Ventures in Leadership fellowship, and is the co-founder of the Jerry Florence Memorial Mentoring Program.

Dr. Ledbetter  is the founder of  LedBetter Coaching, a company that provides personal and business coaching and counseling services.

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