Education
​Ph.D. in Education – Counselor Education (CACREP & NCATE accredited), University of Central Florida
Master of Science – Mental Health Counseling (CACREP accredited), Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Professional Licenses and Certifications 
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
  • National Certified Counselor 
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor 
  • Certified Career Services Provider 
  • Global Career Development Facilitator – Instructor 
Academic Positions
  • University of Connecticut (present), Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of School Counseling
  • Pennsylvania State University (2015-2020), Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Career Counseling 
  • University of Texas at Tyler (2014-2015) ,Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
Honors, Awards, and Recognition 
  • Marijane Fall NARACES Counselor Educator of the Year (2024) – North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 
  • Merit Award (2024) – National Career Development Association
  • Outstanding Service through Board Leadership Award (2023) – National Career Development Association 
  • Career Development Quarterly Article of the Year Award (2020) – National Career Development Association (“Profiles of high school students’ STEM career aspirations” – Mary Edwin, Diandra J. Prescod, & Julia Bryan)
  • Outstanding State Division Award (2020) – National Career Development Association (Member of Pennsylvania Career Development Assoc. board and organizing committee)
  • New Professional of the Year Award (2018) – North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 
  • Emerging Leaders Fellow (2017) – Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Paul and Marjorie Price Family Endowment (2016) – Awarded in recognition of junior faculty members who have made significant contributions in research ($3,454)
  • Emerging Leaders Fellow (2016) – North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 
  • Outstanding Journal Article Award (2014) - Association for Adult Development and Aging
Publications (Selected)
  • Zhai, Y., & Prescod, D.J. (2024). Promoting multicultural and social justice counselling competency of international counselling students. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 1-14. http://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12803  
  • Prescod, D.J., Belser, C.T., Daire, A.P., Karaki, R., Cushey, K. (2023). Experience of STEM-interested students in a career planning course: A qualitative inquiry. Career and Technical Education, 48(3), 39-56. https://doi.org/10.5328/cter48.3.39
  • Belser, C.T., & Prescod, D.J. (2021). Conceptualizing COVID-19 career concerns using bioecological systems: Implications for career practice. The Career Development Quarterly, 69(4), 355-370.
  • Prescod, D.J., Zeligman, M., Greene, J.H. & Hall, K.G. (2020). Navigating the therapeutic waters: How practitioners develop theoretical orientation. Journal of Counselor Practice, 11(1), 55-84.
  • Gilfillan, B., Kim, S.R., & Prescod, D.J. (2020). International college options: Professional development influence. Journal of School Counseling, 18(3). Retrieved from http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v18n3.pdf.
  • Prescod, D.J., Gilfillan, B., Belser, C.T., Ishler, M., & Orndorff, R. (2019). Career decision-making for undergraduates enrolled in career planning courses. The College Quarterly, 22(2). Retrieved from http://collegequarterly.ca/2019-vol22-num02-spring/career-decision-making.html.
  • Edwin, M., Prescod, D.J., & Bryan, J. (2019). Profiles of high school students’ career aspirations. The Career Development Quarterly, 67(3), 255-263.
  • Belser, C.T., Prescod, D.J., Daire, A.P., Cushey, K.F., Karaki, R., Young, C., & Dagley, M. (2018). The Role of Faculty Guest Speakers and Research Lab Visits in STEM Major Selection: A Qualitative Inquiry. Journal of Career and Technical Education, 33(1), 8-26.
  • Prescod, D.J., Daire, A.P., Young, C., Dagley, M., & Georgiopoulos, M. (2018). Exploring negative career thoughts between STEM declared and STEM interested students. Journal of Employment Counseling, 55(4), 166-176.
  • Edwin, M. & Prescod, D.J. (2018). Fostering elementary career exploration with an interactive, technology-based career development unit. Journal of School Counseling, 16(13). Retrieved from http:/www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v16n13.pdf.
  • Prescod, D.J., & Zeligman, M. (2018). Career adaptability for trauma survivors: The moderating role of posttraumatic growth. The Career Development Quarterly, 66, 107-120.
Recent International, National, State, & Regional Presentations 
  • Prescod, D.J. & Haynes-Thoby, L. (2025, October). Inclusive Career Conversations: Steps to Improving Mental Health for Many. Presented at the European Branch of the American Counseling Association (EB-ACA) Conference. Timisoara, Romania.
  • Prescod, D.J. & Gruder, K. (2025, June). Amplifying Awareness & Addressing Disparagement and Bullying in Career Choices. Presented at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Conference. Virtual.
  • Prescod, D.J. (2025, June). Using Trauma-Informed Care for Addiction Treatment in Caribbean Communities. Presented at the Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology (CRCP). Barbados, West Indies.
  • Prescod, D.J. & Haynes-Thoby, L. (2025, June). Have We Outgrown the 5 Day Work Week?: Implications for Black Women and their Wellness. Presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. Atlanta, GA.
  • Haynes-Thoby, L. & Prescod, D.J. (2025, June). Intentional Implementation of Trauma-Informed Career Counseling Supervision Strategies. Presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. Atlanta, GA.
  • Hayden, S., & Prescod, D.J. (2024, June). What’s Career Got to Do With It?: Training Students for an Ever Changing World. To be presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. San Diego, CA.
  • Prescod, D.J., Gruder, K., & Zu, D. (2024, June). Inclusive Career Discussions: Strategies for Reducing Career Disparagement and Bullying. To be presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. San Diego, CA.
  • Prescod, D.J., Hannon, M., & Niles, S. (2024, March). Decolonizing Career Theory to Better Serve Socially, Culturally, and Economically Diverse Populations. Presented at the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation Conference, Bridging the Gap: Eliminating Mental Health Disparities. Washington, D.C.
  • Prescod, D.J., & Saanogo, S. (2023, October). Creative Career Development Approaches to Retain Underrepresented STEM Undergraduate Students. Presented at the European Branch of the American Counseling Association (EB-ACA) Conference. Leiden, Netherlands. 
  • Niles, S., Prescod, D.J., Chan, C., & Hannon, M. (2023, October). Hidden Messages and Explicit Dialogues about the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the training of career counselors. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. Denver, CO.
  • Niles, S., Prescod, D.J., & Chan, C. (2023, June). Hidden Messages and Explicit Dialogues About the Importance of DEI in Career Development. Presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. Chicago, IL.  ​
Courses Taught (Selected)
Graduate
  • Career Counseling 
  • Counseling Internship
  • Counseling Techniques
  • Counseling Theory
  • Group Counseling
  • ​Addictions Counseling 
  • Introduction to Counseling 
  • Practicum in Counselor Education
  • Research in Counselor Education

​Undergraduate
  • Career Planning
  • First Year Seminar in Education ​
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