Charles Figley

Charles Figley is a university professor in the fields of psychology, family studies, social work, traumatology, and mental health. He is the Paul Henry Kurzweg, MD Distinguished Chair in Disaster Mental Health and Graduate School of Social Work Professor at Tulane University (formerly a distinguished professor at Florida State University where he was the Traumatology Institute Director). He is a full professor at the Florida State University College of Social Work. Figley is an American Psychological Association fellow, a Fulbright fellow, and holds seven other fellowships.

Dr. Figley is a psychologist, family therapist, and Professor in the School of Social Work at Tulane University (since 2009). He is formerly Professor of Family Therapy and Psychology at Purdue University (1974–1989). Professor Figley received both of his graduate degrees from the Pennsylvania State University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Hawaii, all in the area of human development.

Figley has two daughters, Jessica and Laura. He is married to Kathleen ("Kat") Regan Figley.