44. We Do Not Succeed Alone! w/Dr. Diandra J. Prescod, Counselor and Educator

Dr. Diandra J. Prescod is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Program Coordinator of School Counseling at the University of Connecticut. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in mental health and career counseling. With over 50 presentations at academic conferences all across the United States and in Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Austria, Diandra also writes book chapters and has numerous publications in academic journals. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; her master’s in mental health counseling from Monmouth University; and her Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Central Florida. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey by a Jamaican mother and Bajan father, Diandra is family oriented, believes in the power of prayer, and puts God first in her life. Our discussion includes: - What experiences informed her desire to pursue a course of study related to Mental Health and Counseling - Why it is important for people of color to be visible in Academic Spaces - Why mentor ship is critical - How STEM support is connected to mental health - How she pushed through Micro Aggressions - Why she believes we don’t succeed alone Closing Word by Stacey Abrams Connect with Dr. Diandra J. Prescod - https://www.diandrajprescod.com - IG: https://www.twitter.com/diandrajprescod