Education: Ph.D. - Counseling and Guidance, University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Certification and Licenses: National Certified Counselor . Licensed Professional Counselor-Wisconsin . National Certified Career Development Facilitator Instructor.

Clinical Areas of Interest: Self esteem . Self efficacy . Relationship issues . Career counseling . Effect of work and leisure on mental health from a life-span perspective. Multicultural issues in counseling and clinical supervision . Developmentally-based counseling issues, particularly for students in post-secondary institutions .

Research Areas of Interest: Career Development . Effect of work on mental health, especially for culturally diverse populations . Multicultural issues in counseling and clinical supervision .

Service Work – University/Community: UWW Graduate Council, College of Education and Department Committees . Served two three-year terms on the national Career Development Quarterly Editorial Board . Reviewer, National Career Development Association Professional Competency Standards . Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development . Reviewer for Higher education textbooks in Career Development and Multicultural Counseling for publishers . Volunteer counseling services to couples in a local church .

Teaching Philosophy: My approach to teaching is student-centered. I believe it is important to empower and challenge students to actively take responsibility for their learning. My role is that of a facilitator, providing an inviting and supportive environment that recognizes and respects students’ views while encouraging critical thinking and risk taking to foster growth . I enjoy travelling down the “learning lane” with my students .

Interests Outside of School: Leisure reading . Listening to music . Dancing .
Travelling . Public/International Affairs .

Favorite Quote: “Be yourself and love yourself.”