Dr. Noelle DeLaCruz

Dr. Noelle DeLaCruz (she/her) is a FL Licensed and Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional. She holds a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the State University of New York University at Buffalo and a Doctor of Psychology degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Noelle was an Associate Instructor for the Crisis Prevention Institute and has worked in public schools and private practice for nearly two decades. Through her current role as Director of Health Equity, Noelle provides structural and collaborative support within educational, community, and healthcare settings to ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals receive the highest standard of affirming and inclusive care. She leads Equality Florida’s Mental Health Advisory Committee and collaborates with statewide professional organizations to develop training and implement initiatives that prioritize suicide prevention and affirmative care for LGBTQ+ youth, clients, and families.