Carolyn Gay Barcus (born September 3, 1939) is a Native American psychologist and Native American Elder known for her work with Native American students, self-actualization education research, and for her work with the Society of Indian Psychologists conference held annually in Logan, Utah. Barcus' work in psychology has been recognized as significant. In 2006, the American Psychological Association awarded Barcus the Samuel M. Turner Mentor Award.[1] The American Psychological Association also honored Barcus in a postcard series titled Groundbreaking Women of Color Psychologists.[2]