LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

March 2025 - May 2025 • Reviewed the conference proposals objectively and evaluated their quality according to a rubric based on the department’s vision, mission, and purpose

March 2024 - May 2024 • Reviewed the conference proposals objectively and evaluated their quality according to a rubric based on the department’s vision, mission, and purpose

July 2018 - July 2019 • Co-led and facilitated the double-blind, peer review of all education and poster sessions, including all selection, coordination, and communication processes • Developed and drafted the proposal (1) rating scale and rubric, (2) organizational sheet, (3) call document, (4) title page, (5) blind form, and (6) acceptance and rejection letters

June 2016 - September 2016 • Reviewed the conference proposals according to a rubric and set criteria in alignment with the association’s vision, mission, and purpose • Assisted in the coordination of the conference an its focus on “emerging trends in counseling assessment and research: practice, education, and social change”

May 2015 - Present • Principal investigator of current an ongoing committee research into “effective addictions prevention for adolescents,” an operationalization of related protective factors (i.e., technological resources, educational programs, wellness-based approaches, and spiritual practices)

December 2011 - April 2013 • Provided coaching to adolescent and young adult residents on resume writing, interview skills, and mentoring for success in job procurement

December 2011 - April 2013 • Guided and helped foster adolescent and young adult volunteers’ desire to support and serve their local communities, while helping to improve their self-esteem, achievement, an overall fulfillment