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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Prescod, D.J. (2022, June). Phenomenal Women: Supporting Black Mothers’ Career Development. Presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. Anaheim, California.
- Prescod, D.J. (2022, June). A Little Dose of Hope Can Go a Long Way: How Kuder Inc. Supports the Furloughed and Unemployed During the Pandemic. Presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. Anaheim, California.
- Prescod, D.J., Haynes-Thoby, L., Edwin, M., & Wright, G. (2021, June). She’s a BAWSE: Supporting Black Ambitious Women Seeking Excellence. Presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. Virtual.
- Haynes-Thoby, L., Prescod, D.J., & Zeligman, M. (2021, June). Navigating Career During Persistent and Collective Trauma: A Social Cognitive Career Theory Approach. Presented at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Conference. Virtual.
- Haynes-Thoby, L., & Prescod, D.J. (2020). Building Resilience Through Cultural Knowings: Factors That Contribute to the Resilience for Black Women with Histories of Intimate Partner Violence. NBCC Foundation Conference, Bridging the Gap Digital Experience. Virtual.
Courses Taught (Selected)
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