Justin D. Lauka, Ph.D., LCPC (MD, IL), CCMHC, NCC,
ACS
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision May 2011
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
(CACREP Accredited)
Dissertation Title: Attitudes of Counselors Regarding Ethical Situations
Encountered by In-Home Counselors
M.A. Counseling May 2008
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
(CACREP Accredited)
Graduate Certificate in Public Management May 2014
Division of Public Administration
Northern Illinois University
B.A. Psychology May 2005
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
B.A. Finance May 2004
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) July 2019 to Present
State of Maryland # LC9689
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) August 2011 to Present
State of Illinois # 180007934
National Certified Counselor (NCC) November 2008 to Present
National Board for Certified Counselors # 246582
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) July 2011 to Present
Center for Credentialing and Education # ACS01129
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) February 2012 to Present
National Board for Certified Counselors # 246582
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Clinical Professor and Clinical Director July 2019 to Present
Johns Hopkins University
Department of Counseling & Human Services
School of Education
Baltimore, MD
Associate Professor and Program Director February 2016 to June 2019
Adler University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Department of Counselor Education and Counseling
Chicago, IL
• Providing leadership and administrative oversight of the Adler
CMHC Program.
• Coordinating program development, review, and evaluation efforts.
• Ensuring program quality and consistency with standards set by the
accreditation bodies.
• Teaching courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
• Supervising both core and adjunct faculty and review their teaching
evaluations.
• Scheduling classes and managing teaching assignments.
• Managing the budget including assessment of faculty teaching load
and overage, and performing recommendation to the annual budget
in consultation with the chair.
• Collaborating with university administrative units for student
recruitment and admissions efforts, assessment data, as well as
student support and services.
Assistant Professor and Program Director April 2015 to February 2016
Adler University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Department of Counselor Education and Counseling
Chicago, IL
Assistant Professor August 2014 to April 2015
Adler University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Department of Counselor Education and Counseling
Chicago, IL
Clinical Director July 2011 to July 2014
Northern Illinois University
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
DeKalb, IL
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• Provide leadership and administrative oversight of the Community
Counseling Training Center (CCTC) at NIU, a training facility for
masters and doctoral students in the Graduate Counseling Program
at Northern Illinois University.
• Coordinator of practicum and internship field placements for
master’s and doctoral students.
• Coordinator of admissions for master’s and doctoral students,
including facilitation of new student orientations, pre-admissions
workshops, information meetings, attendance at graduate school
fairs, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Teach courses in practicum and internship for master’s and
doctoral students.
Director January 2010 to May 2011
ODU/NCSB-Olney Road Counseling Center
Norfolk, VA
• Provided administrative oversight of a counseling training facility
for master’s and doctoral students in the Graduate Counseling
Program at Old Dominion University.
Associate Director January 2009 to December 2009
ODU/NCSB-Olney Road Counseling Center
Norfolk, VA
• Assisted in the coordination and management of a counseling
training facility for master’s and doctoral students in the Graduate
Counseling Program at Old Dominion University. Provided
leadership in the director’s absence.
Academic Advisor September 2008 to May 2009
Old Dominion University
Human Services Undergraduate Program
Norfolk, VA
• Provided academic advising and career guidance to undergraduate
students in a Human Services Program.
Americorps*VISTA Member September 2005 to September 2006
Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Monterey, CA
• Coordinated a literacy program for underserved elementary
students in 32 schools in Monterey County.
• Assisted with the training, placement, and monitoring of volunteers
from local partnering institutions and organizations.
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Counselor September 2016 to June 2019
Private Practice
17 North Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL
• Provide individual counseling, intake assessment, diagnosis,
treatment planning, and evaluation to clients.
Professional Counselor January 2012 to July 2014
Community Counseling Training Center
Northern Illinois University
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
DeKalb, IL
• Provide individual counseling, intake assessment, diagnosis,
treatment planning, and evaluation to clients.
Outpatient Counselor January 2009 to May 2011
ODU/NCSB-Olney Road Counseling Center
Norfolk, VA
• Provided individual counseling, intake assessment and diagnosis,
treatment planning, and evaluation to lower income clients.
• Provided crisis intervention and suicide screening to walk-in
residents of Norfolk.
• Provided case management and care coordination for clients in an
interdisciplinary environment.
Intake Clinician January 2009 to May 2010
Norfolk Community Services Board (CSB)
Norfolk, VA
• Conducted full intake assessments, including biopsychosocial
history, mental status examination, substance abuse assessment,
and diagnosis.
• Provided triage and referral to appropriate providers based on
eligibility criteria.
Clinical Intern September 2007 to May 2008
Sentara Employee Assistance Program
Virginia Beach, VA
• Provided brief, solution-focused counseling to diverse individuals,
couples, and families.
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GRADUATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Doctoral-Level
DCES 704: Advanced Multicultural Counseling, Advocacy and Leadership Fall 2015
Lead Instructor, Adler University
CAHC 593: Crisis Intervention Summer 2013
Lead Instructor, Northern Illinois University
CAHC 750: Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Spring 2013
Lead Instructor, Northern Illinois University
Masters-Level
ED.861.502.62: Counseling Theory and Practice Fall 2019
Lead Instructor, Johns Hopkins University
ED.863.875 Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Fall 2019
Lead Instructor, Johns Hopkins University
CMHC 531 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Summer 2018
Lead Instructor, Adler University
CMHC 698 Internship Seminar II Summer 2017
Lead Instructor, Adler University
CMHC 694 Internship Seminar Spring 2017
Lead Instructor, Adler University
CMHC 693 Practicum Seminar Fall 2016
Lead Instructor, Adler University
COUN 550 Thesis Preparation Spring 2016
Lead Instructor, Adler University
CMHC 512 Professional Identity Seminar II Summer 2017
Lead Instructor, Adler University Summer 2016
CMHC 511 Professional Identity Seminar Spring 2017
Lead Instructor, Adler University Spring 2016
CMHC 617: Treatment Planning and Intervention Spring 2018
Lead Instructor, Adler University Summer 2017
Summer 2016
Summer 2015
COUN 535: Diagnosis of Maladaptive Behavior Spring 2015
Lead Instructor, Adler University
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COUN 630: Addiction Counseling (Online/Blended Format) Spring 2016
Lead Instructor, Adler University Spring 2015
COUN 534: Counseling Skills (Online/Blended Format) Spring 2019
Lead Instructor, Adler University
COUN 534: Counseling Skills Fall 2018
Lead Instructor, Adler University Fall 2017
Fall 2014
COUN 533: Counseling Theories Fall 2014
Lead Instructor, Adler School of Professional Psychology
CMHC 511: Professional Development Seminar Spring 2016
Lead Instructor, Adler University
CMHC 510: Professional Development Seminar Fall 2016
Lead Instructor, Adler University Fall 2015
Fall 2014
CAHC 550: Master’s Practicum in Counseling Spring 2014
Lead Instructor, Northern Illinois University Fall 2013
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
CAHC 586: Master’s Internship in Counseling Spring 2012
Lead Instructor, Northern Illinois University
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
HMSV 491: Family Guidance Spring 2009
Lead Instructor, Old Dominion University
GUEST LECTURES
CAHC 532: Evidence Informed Practices in Clinical Mental Health November 2011
Guest Lecturer, Northern Illinois University
CAHC 752: Supervision in Counseling October 2011
Guest Lecturer, Northern Illinois University
UNIV 101: University Experience October 2011
Guest Lecturer, Northern Illinois University
COUN 680: Mental Health Counseling May 2011
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Guest Lecturer, Old Dominion University
COUN 535: Addictive Behaviors March 2010
Guest Lecturer, Old Dominion University
SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE
Doctoral-Level
DCES: Doctoral Teaching Internship Fall 2017
Individual Supervisor – Adler University Spring 2017
DCES: Doctoral Supervision Internship Fall 2016
Individual Supervisor – Adler University
CAHC 786C: Doctoral Research and Scholarship Internship Fall 2013
Individual Supervisor – Northern Illinois University Spring 2012
CAHC 786B: Doctoral Supervision Internship Fall 2013
Individual Supervisor – Northern Illinois University Fall 2012
Fall 2011
COUN 8895 Doctoral Internship in Counseling Spring 2013
Field Supervisor – Walden University
COUN 8890 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling Fall 2012
Field Supervisor – Walden University
Masters-Level
CMHC 693: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum Fall 2016
Individual/Triadic Supervisor – Adler University Fall 2015
Fall 2014
CAHC 550: Master’s Practicum in Counseling Fall 2012
Individual Supervisor – Northern Illinois University Fall 2011
COUN 669: Practicum in Counseling Spring 2010
Individual Supervisor – Old Dominion University Summer 2009
Spring 2009
COUN 667: Internship in Counseling Fall 2010
Individual Supervisor – Old Dominion University Summer 2010
Fall 2009
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
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Lauka, J. D., Hart, K. A., Binhackova, M., & Friedman, E. N. (2015). Cultivating authentic
community in counseling programs through faculty-student relationships. VISTAS 2015.
Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas
Lauka, J. D., McCarthy, A. K., & Carter, D. A. (2015). A national survey on counseling training
clinics in CACREP accredited programs. Journal of Counseling in Illinois, 3(1), 5-16.
Lauka, J. D., & McCarthy, A. K. (2013). Proposed guidelines for operating counselor education
and supervision training clinics. Counselor Education and Supervision, 52, 109-121.
Lauka, J. D., Remley, T. P., & Ward, C. A. (2013). Attitudes of counselors regarding ethical
situations encountered by in-home counselors. The Family Journal, 21(2), 129-135.
Sikes, A., Cole, R. F., McBride, R., Fusco, A., & Lauka, J. (2009). Addressing the needs of
substance abusing adolescents: A guide for professional school counselors. Journal of
School Counseling, 7(43), 1-23. Retrieved from http://jsc.montana.edu/articles/v7n43.pdf
Sikes, A., Walley, C., Cole, R. F., McBride, R., Fusco, A., & Lauka, J. (2011). Inhalant and
prescription medication abuse among adolescents: An inexpensive, accessible, and
misperceived trend. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 20(3), 237-252.
Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1067828X.2011.581903.
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
Moody, S. J., Lauka, J. D., & McCarthy, A.K. (2012, December). Adopting a social justice
paradigm during counseling students’ first practicum. Grant received from the
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. ($850.00).
Lauka, J. D. (2012, November). Merlin W. Schultz professional development grant. Grant
received from the Illinois Counseling Association Foundation. ($1000.00).
Lauka, J. D., & McCarthy, A. K. (2012, September). A national survey on counseling training
clinics in CACREP accredited programs. Grant received from the North Central
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. ($1000.00).
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
National
Lauka, J. D. (2019, October). Deliberate Practice: A model for enhancing students’ culturally
responsive decisions-making skills. Content Presentation at the Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
Bell, T., Lauka, J. D., & Miley, K. (2019, October). Addressing current trends in counselor
education and supervision: One state division’s efforts. Content Presentation at the
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual Conference, Seattle,
WA.
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Bell, T., Drout, M. O., & Lauka, J. D. (2017, October). CORE-CACREP merger: Teaching
strategies to infuse disability-related concepts to CACREP curriculum. Content
Presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual
Conference, Chicago, IL.
Mascari, J. B., Urofsky, R., Williams, D., Goodrich, K., Lauka, J.D., & Wilson, A. (2017,
October). Competency-based counselor education: Danger or Opportunity? Content
Presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-Annual
Conference, Chicago, IL.
Lauka, J. D. & Moody, S. (2016, March). Justice-oriented supervision: Supervisee advocacy
and empowerment. Content Presentation at the Annual Conference of the American
Counseling Association (ACA), Montreal, Canada.
Moody, S., & Lauka, J. D. (2015, October). Developmental infusion of social justice
constructs in counselor education: Shifting the paradigm. Content Presentation at the
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Philadelphia,
PA.
Douglas, K., Lauka, J. D., Likis-Werle, E., Hall, S., & Hart, K. (2015, October). Developing
and managing counselor education training clinics: A panel discussion. Content
Presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Lauka, J. D. (2015, March). A social justice approach to cognitive behavioral therapy. Content
Presentation at the Annual Conference of the American Counseling Association (ACA),
Orlando, FL.
Lauka, J. D., McCarthy, A. K., Hall, S. B., & Carter, D. (2013, October). Proposed guidelines
for operating counselor education and supervision training clinics. Content Presentation
at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference, Denver,
CO.
Moody, S., & Lauka, J. D. (2013, October). Adopting a social justice paradigm during
counseling students’ first practicum. Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision Annual Conference, Denver, CO [poster].
McBride, R., & Lauka, J. D. (2009, October). Positive and negative aspects of doctoral students
supervising master’s students in counselor education and supervision programs.
Roundtable Presentation at the ACES Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
Remley, T. P., Jr., Forman, J., Lauka, J. D., Shaw-Stateman, S., & Shiflett, C. (2009, October).
Doctoral students supervising master’s students: Challenges, benefits, and a model that
works. Content Presentation at the ACES Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
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Regional
Lauka, J.D. (2018, October). Deliberate practice: A model for enhancing students’ broaching
skills. Content Presentation at the NCACES Bi-Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
Bell, T., Drout, M.O., & Lauka, J. D. (2016, October). The curricular and programmatic
implications of the CACREP-CORE merger. Content Presentation at the NCACES Bi-
Annual Conference, Bloomington, MN.
Schnucker, H., & Lauka, J. D. (2016, October). Enhancing graduate student wellness through a
peer support group: A study. Poster Presentation at the NCACES Bi-Annual Conference,
Bloomington, MN.
Lauka, J. D., & Friedman, E. N. (2014, October). Collaboration: A necessary condition in the
pursuit of social justice and a positive future. Roundtable Presentation at the RMACES
Bi-Annual Conference, Jackson Hole, WY.
Lauka, J. D., & McCarthy, A. K. (2012, October). Counseling training clinics: Current trends
of operation and management. Content Presentation at the NCACES Annual Conference,
Kansas City, MO.
Melvin, K. J., Lauka, J. D., & Wickman, S. (2012, October). The doctoral P.A.W.: Research
indicating enduring effects of a shared pre-admission experience. Content Presentation at
the NCACES Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
State & Local Presentations
Lauka, J. D., Miley, K., Carter, A., Bell, T., & Duris, K. (2018, November). Advancing the
profession in solidarity: Counselor educators and supervisors pre-conference workshop.
Day-long workshop at the Annual Conference of the Illinois Counseling Association,
Itasca, IL.
Lauka, J. D. & Bell, T. (2016, November). Justice-oriented supervision: Supervisee advocacy
and empowerment. Content Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Illinois
Counseling Association, Springfield, IL.
Lauka, J. D. & Bilkey, M. (2015, November). Adlerian and cognitive behavioral therapy: An
integrative approach. Content Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Illinois
Counseling Association, Skokie, IL.
Lauka, J. D., & Friedman, E. N. (2014, November). A social justice approach to cognitive
behavioral therapy. Content Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Illinois
Counseling Association, Schaumburg, IL.
Lauka, J. D., Hart, K. A., Binhackova, M., & Friedman, E. (2014, November). Cultivating
authentic community in counseling programs through faculty-student relationships.
Content Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Illinois Counseling Association,
Schaumburg, IL.
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Lauka, J. D., Friesema, A., & Moody, S. (2013, November). A social justice approach to
strategic planning: Creating relationships for wellness through collaborative
engagement. Content Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Illinois Counseling
Association (ICA), Skokie, IL.
Lauka, J. D. (2013, November). Attending the Beck institute for cognitive behavior therapy:
Personal reflections & professional implications. Content Presentation at the ICA Annual
Conference, Skokie, IL.
Lauka, J. D. & Moody, S. (2012, November). Counselor education training clinics: Bridging
the gap between counselor education programs and society. Annual Conference of the
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA), Springfield, IL.
Lauka, J. D. (2011, November). Counseling training labs: Current trends of operation and
management. Annual Conference of the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA), Skokie,
IL.
MANUSCRIPTS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROCESS
Lauka, J. D. & Banks, B. (Accepted) Supervision in counseling and training clinics. In Lenz, A.
S. & Flamez, B. (Ed.), Practical Approaches to Clinical Supervision across Settings:
Theory, Practice, and Research. New York, NY: Pearson.
DISSERTATION COMMITTEES
Nelson, J. Scott (Defended – June 2013). Online technology and counseling microskill development: A
mixed-methods approach. NIU – Committee Member.
Camille-McKiness, Kristy (Defended – May 2013). Police perspectives on CIT training: An
ethnographic study of law enforcement officers’ perspectives on crisis intervention team
training. NIU – Committee Member.
McCarthy, Amanda K. (Defended – May 2012). Relationships between supervisory working
alliance, counselor self-efficacy, and number of successful client outcomes in the
state/federal rehabilitation counseling system. NIU – Committee Member.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Committee Member July 2019 to Present
CACREP 2023 Standards Revision Committee
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
(CACREP)
Vice Chair September 2017 to June 2018
CACREP-ACES Task Force on Competency-based Education
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Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Committee Member September 2016 to September 2017
CACREP-ACES Task Force on Competency-based Education
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Editorial Review Board Member January 2016 to Present
The Professional Counselor
National Board for Certified Counselors
Co-Chair, Continuing Education October 2017 to December 2017
Conference Committee
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
President July 2017 to June 2019
Illinois Counselor Educator and Supervisors (ICES)
Division of the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
President-Elect July 2015 to June 2017
Illinois Counselor Educator and Supervisors (ICES)
Division of the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
Co-Chair July 2015 to July 2017
Professional Standards Committee
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Committee Member July 2013 to July 2015
Professional Standards Committee
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Committee Member March 2015 to July 2016
Strategic Planning Committee
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
CACREP Site Team Chair September 2018 to Present
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
(CACREP)
CACREP Site Team Member March 2013 to Present
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
(CACREP)
Chair, ICES Conference Committee February 2015 to June 2015
Illinois Counselor Educator and Supervisors (ICES)
Division of the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
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Board Member September 2014 to July 2015
Illinois Counselor Educator and Supervisors (ICES)
Division of the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
Board Member July 2014 to July 2015
ICES Board Representative
Coalition of Illinois Counselor Organizations (CICO)
Committee Member July 2013 to July 2015
Professional Standards Committee
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chair January 2013 to July 2015
Clinic Director/Placement Coordinator Interest Network
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Leadership
CACREP Site Team Chair Training February 21 2018
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
(CACREP)
ACA Institute for Leadership Training July 27 to July 29 2016
American Counseling Association (ACA)
ACA Institute for Leadership Training July 22 to July 25 2015
American Counseling Association (ACA)
ACA Midwest Leadership Training September 19 to September 21 2014
American Counseling Association (ACA)
CACREP Site Team Member Training March 2013
Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
(CACREP)
American Counseling Association (ACA) Annual Conference
Teaching
Facilitating “Difficult Dialogues” about Diversity & Equity in the Classroom March 7, 2017
Diane J. Goodman, Ed.D.
Diversity and Social Justice Training and Consulting
Creating Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms June 14, 2016
Diane J. Goodman, Ed.D.
Diversity and Social Justice Training and Consulting
Quality Matters: Applying the QM Rubric August 12 to August 19 2014
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Quality Matters (QM)
Technology and Pedagogy Online Training July 16 to August 20 2014
Adler Department of Online Education
Administration
Grant Writing Workshop September 2011
Illinois Department of Human Services
Clinical
Psychological First Aid: Helping Others in Times of Stress August 7 2018
American Red Cross
Disaster Mental Health Fundamentals Part 1 August 2018
American Red Cross
Disaster Mental Health Fundamentals Part 2 September 16 2018
American Red Cross
Disaster Mental Health: Introduction Disaster Cycle Services June 2018
American Red Cross
Culturally Sensitive Mental Health- 1st Responder Training February 2017
The Chicago is with You Task Force Mental Health Subcommittee
Core 2: CBT for Anxiety Workshop July 11 to July 13 2016
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Core 1: CBT for Depression & Suicidality Workshop January 28 to January 30 2013
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Critical Incident Stress Management Training (Group) June 2008
Sentara Employee Assistance Program
Critical Incident Stress Management Training (Individual) April 2008
Sentara Employee Assistance Program
AWARDS AND HONORS
Scholarship Recipient May 2010
Peggy Woofter Hull Scholarship
Old Dominion University
Award Recipient May 2010
Outstanding Practitioner Supervisor Award
Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Chapter
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DEPARTMENT SERVICE
Online Course Developer February 2018 to October 2018
COUN 534 Counseling Skills
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Adler University
DCES 704 Advanced Multicultural Counseling, Advocacy and Leadership March to July 2015
Doctoral Program in Counselor Education and Supervision
Adler University
COUN 630 Addictions Counseling July 2014 to December 2014
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Adler University
Chair, Professional Dispositions Task Force May 2017 to October 2017
Department of Counselor Education and Counseling
Adler University
Chair, Curriculum Committee September 2015 to May 2017
Department of Counselor Education and Counseling
Adler University
Chair, Faculty Search Committee September 2015 to April 2016
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Adler University
Member, Online CMHC Program Task Force May 2017 to June 2019
Adler University
Member, DCES Advisory Committee August 2016 to June 2019
Doctoral Program in Counselor Education and Supervision
Adler University
Member, Academic Policies & Procedures Committee September 2015 to June 2019
Adler University
Evaluator, CES Doctoral Program Candidacy Examination June 2017
Department of Counselor Education and Counseling
Adler University
Faculty Adviser, Adler Counseling Student Association (ACSA) August 2014 to August 2016
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Adler University
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Chair, Faculty Search Committee May 2018 to July 2018
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program September 2016 to May 2017
Adler University
Member, Admissions Committee August 2014 to August 2015
Adler University
Alternate Member, Student Development Committee August 2014 to September 2015
Adler University
Member, Counseling Lab Task Force September 2014 to December 2015
Adler University
Webinar Facilitator
“Clinical Counseling vs. Clinical Psychology” April 12, 2017
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Adler University
“Taking your Master’s Degree to the Next Level” May 13, 2015
Doctoral Program in Counselor Education and Supervision
Adler University
Chair, Technology Task Force August 2012 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Conducted a thorough investigation for an electronic student
management system: researching potential vendors,
interviewing other counselor education programs, attended
demonstrations, and provided a recommendation to the faculty.
• Secured a contract to implement a comprehensive student
management system (Tk20) that began implementation in
Spring 2014.
Chair, Practicum Supervisor Committee August 2011 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Facilitate practicum supervisor meetings, addressing and resolving supervisor concerns
• Provide ongoing peer support with faculty supervisors.
Chair, Doctoral Internship Task Force August 2011 to April 2013
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Directed a task force to create a systematic doctoral internship
plan that is aligned with CACREP requirements.
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• Established corresponding competencies and evaluations to
assess learning outcomes.
Chair, Admissions Committee August 2011 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Directing a committee to evaluate admissions policies and
criteria to ensure better gatekeeping and student selection.
Member, Recruitment Committee August 2011 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Drafted a strategic recruitment plan that includes enhancements
to program website, expansion of targeted recruitment groups,
and refined marketing materials.
Member, Clinical Mental Health Specialization Committee August 2011 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Assisting with curriculum development and course sequencing
for the Clinical Mental Health Specialization.
• Ensuring course assignments and student learning outcomes
are systematically tied to CACREP standards.
Member, Counseling Program Assessment Committee August 2011 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Assisting with data collection, analysis and annual program review, midterm cycle report, and CACREP report.
Member, Doctoral Student Program Committee August 2011 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Providing program and career advisement to doctoral students.
Coordinator, NBCC Continuing Education Provider January 2013 to July 2014
Department of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
• Serving as liaison between the National Board for Certified
Counselors (NBCC) and the NIU Counseling Program.
• Evaluating and approving program workshops.
• Collecting evaluations, agendas, workshop objectives, and
enforcing NBCC Continuing Education policies.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Disaster Mental Health Volunteer October 2018 to June 2019
Disaster Cycle Services
American Red Cross – Chicago & Northern Illinois
Co-Presenter
Adler Student Government Annual Case Conceptualization December 4, 2018
Adler University
Evaluator
Annual Social Justice Practicum Symposium May 29, 2018
Adler University June 19, 2015
Evaluator
Continuing Student Scholarship Essays June 1, 2017
Adler University
Committee Member January 2015 to March 2016
Mercy Committee
Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Committee Member September 2015
Research Grant Awards Committee
North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES)
Vice Chair June 2012 to July 2014
DeKalb Township Committee on Youth
DeKalb Township
Judge
Northern Illinois University Counseling Association Scholarship August 2013
Northern Illinois University
Judge February 9, 2013
American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition
Northern Illinois University
Volunteer April 16, 2012
NIU Cares Day
Northern Illinois University
Committee Member September to December 2008
Awards Committee
Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Chapter
Volunteer September 2008
Rock n’ Roll Marathon Volunteer
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Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Chapter
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Counseling Association (ACA) 2008 to Present
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) 2014 to Present
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) 2009 to Present
Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) 2019 to Present
Illinois Association for Assessment & Research in Counseling & Education 2016 to 2019
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) 2011 to 2019
Illinois Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ICES) 2011 to 2019
Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) 2011 to 2019
North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2011 to Present
(NCACES)
Chi Sigma Iota, Omega Delta Chapter 2010 to 2011
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Conferences Attended
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) (October 9, 2019 - October 12,
2019). Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 8, 2018 – November 10, 2018). Illinois
Counseling Association Annual Conference. Itasca, IL, U.S.A.
North Central Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (NCACES) (October 18,
2018 - October 20, 2018). North Central Association for Counselor Education & Supervision.
Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 9, 2017 – November 11, 2017). Illinois
Counseling Association Annual Conference. Naperville, IL, U.S.A.
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) (October 7, 2017 - October 11,
2017). Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
American Counseling Association (ACA) (March 16, 2017 – March 19, 20167). American
Counseling Association National Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 9, 2016 – November 11, 2016). Illinois
Counseling Association Annual Conference. Springfield, IL, U.S.A.
North Central Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (NCACES) (October 18,
2016 - October 20, 2016). North Central Association for Counselor Education & Supervision.
Bloomington, MN, U.S.A.
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American Counseling Association (ACA) (March 30, 2016 – April 3, 2016). American
Counseling Association National Conference. Montreal, Canada.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 14, 2015). Illinois Counseling Association
Annual Conference. Skokie, IL, U.S.A.
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) (October 7, 2015 - October 11,
2015). Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
American Counseling Association (ACA) (March 11, 2015 - March 14, 2015). American
Counseling Association National Conference. Orlando, FL, U.S.A.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 14, 2014). Illinois Counseling Association
Annual Conference. Schaumburg, IL, U.S.A.
Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (RMACES) (October 2,
2014 – October 4, 2014). Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education & Supervision.
Jackson Hole, WY, U.S.A.
American Counseling Association (ACA) (March 21, 2014 - March 23, 2014). American
Counseling Association National Conference. Honolulu, HI, U.S.A.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 8, 2013 - November 9, 2013). Illinois
Counseling Association Annual Conference. Skokie, IL, U.S.A.
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) (October 12, 2013 - October 15,
2013). Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. Denver, CO, U.S.A.
American Counseling Association (ACA) (March 21, 2013 - March 23, 2013). American
Counseling Association National Conference. Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 8, 2012 - November 9, 2012). Illinois
Counseling Association Annual Conference. Springfield, IL, U.S.A.
North Central Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (NCACES) (October 18,
2012 - October 20, 2012). North Central Association for Counselor Education & Supervision.
Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.
American Counseling Association (ACA) (March 22, 2012 - March 24, 2012). American
Counseling Association National Conference. San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) (November 11, 2011 - November 12, 2011). Illinois
Counseling Association Annual Conference. Skokie, IL, U.S.A.
Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) (October 12, 2009 - October 15,
2009). Association for Counselor Education & Supervision. San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
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American Counseling Association (ACA) (March 21, 2009 - March 23, 2009). American
Counseling Association National Conference. Charlotte, NC, U.S.A.
Workshops Attended
Adler University Institute on Social Exclusion (January, 2015). Social Exclusion Simulation.
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Northern Illinois University Counseling Program (April 16, 2013). Life Design in the Digital
Age. DeKalb, IL, U.S.A.
Northern Illinois University Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center (January 25,
2013). Making Connections- Community, Students, and Faculty: Practical and Pedagogical
Considerations for Community Engagement in Coursework. DeKalb, IL, U.S.A.
Northern Illinois University Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center (June 1,
2012). Teaching with Technology Institute. DeKalb, IL, U.S.A.
Northern Illinois University Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center (May 16,
2012). Facilitating Difficult Dialogues and other Diversity Dynamics in the Classroom. DeKalb,
IL, U.S.A.
Counselor Educator Summit
Coalition of Illinois Counselor Organizations (March 1, 2018). Counselor Educator Summit.
Lisle, IL, U.S.A.
Coalition of Illinois Counselor Organizations (March 1, 2015). Counselor Educator Summit.
Lisle, IL, U.S.A.
Coalition of Illinois Counselor Organizations (March 1, 2013). Counselor Educator Summit.
Lisle, IL, U.S.A.
Coalition of Illinois Counselor Organizations (March 1, 2012). Counselor Educator Summit.
Lisle, IL, U.S.A.