About Ri

Riana Elyse Anderson, Ph.D.

Where born: DEEEEETROIT (The D)

Sign: Virgo

Favorite treat: Cake pops. Periodt.

Best show: Nip/Tuck

Your bio in a tweet: Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson is a daughter of Detroit, Carnival caravanner, mental health maven, and carb connoisseur. For a decade, she’s been working with Black youth and families from South Central LA to Southwest Detroit on ways to cope with racism and engage in activism for healthy communities. 

When you walk into a room, what’s your theme music?: Schoolboy Q “Man of the year”

What does OurMHM mean to you?: Everythang! It’s been such a dope and creative outlet for me and there’s nothing better than cackling with one of your besties while serving the community!

Photo by James G. Garrett