Dr. Vicki D. Coleman

A former Tenured Professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Coleman has also held positions in a variety of settings, including aviation, food and beverage, social services, and criminal justice, to name a few. Among her work environments are American Airlines, Northwestern University, Corporate Consulting, and private practice. As an academician, she conducts research on a variety of topics, specifically, multicultural and diverse populations, with refereed publications in vocational psychology, sports counseling, entrepreneurship, and domestic violence, including books, chapters, journal articles, and technical reports.

Dr. Vicki Dorée Coleman, oftentimes referred to as "Dr. Vicki", or “The Anger Doctor,” is an internationally recognized Behavioral Health Specialist. With expertise in telebehavioral health and distance education, she is extremely proficient in several widely used Learning Management Systems.

As President/CEO of The Coleman Group and The Anger Doctor, management consulting firms, Dr. Coleman travels throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America conducting workshops, developing programs, and evaluating institutions for accreditation. She has provided consultation for educational institutions, business, industry, government, professional associations, and community organizations. The Coleman Group and The Anger Doctor provide consultation, services, and products for anger management, mediation, substance abuse, human capital, training, and research.

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Coleman earned a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Rutgers University; a Master’s in Counselor Education from Northern Illinois University; a Master’s in U.S. & Latin American History, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from The University of Iowa.

Dr. Coleman is a member of several professional and learned associations, and possesses six (6) Full Clinical Licenses in five (5) states. She also has certifications related to counseling, mental health, career development, human services, coaching, gerontology, trauma, and domestic violence, among others.

A Certified Anger Management Facilitator, she holds an Advanced Certificate in Mediation, and as a Substance Abuse Professional, conducts Substance Abuse Evaluations for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Dr. Coleman also completed an Internship and is a Certified Federal Mediator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

A sports enthusiast, Dr. Vicki enjoys university and professional sports, especially football and basketball; and for relaxation, actively participates in travel, all genres of music, arts/crafts, and multicultural activities.