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Core Faculty

Jenna Marie Alvarez, Ph.D., LPC, LPSC (Associate Clinical Professor) is the counseling program director. Before earning her doctorate, she worked as an elementary school counselor. Additionally, she worked as an intervention specialist at the same district's middle school and high school, where she became a school counselor. She has presented over 30 presentations at state, regional, and national conferences related to current and relevant topics for 9 school counselors. She has four manuscripts under review or in development. Her passion for supporting practitioners extends to the macro-level through the publication of The Ultimate School Counselor’s Guide to Assessment and Data Collection, a book she co-authored with her colleague to continue to provide practitioner-focused resources. She has published in peer-reviewed school counseling journals on disability and trauma. She has been recognized for her outstanding mentorship and teaching.

¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ is committed to providing equal opportunities for students by creating an educational and work environment free from discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or veteran status. ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity/affirmative action statutes and regulations. The University has a number of campus resources including but not limited to:

• • AccessMU Center
  • Regionals Center for Social and Economic Empowerment
  • Career Center Diversity Efforts
  • First-Generation Students
  • Global Initiatives
  • Myaamia Center

While the counseling program will be offered online, students are encouraged to engage with the offices and initiatives mentioned above. Faculty will work with students to ensure they can access all the resources and feel supported.