Emerging Leadership in Counselor Education with Dani Espinosa

In this episode, Jennifer Kiehl and Priscilla Montero sit down with WACES Emerging Leader, Dani Espinosa, for a conversation about counselor education, leadership, research, and professional identity. Dani reflects on their journey into counselor education, what it means to be recognized as an emerging leader, and how their understanding of leadership has evolved. The conversation also explores Dani’s current research interests, the gaps they hope to address, and how their scholarship connects to their work with students and supervisees. Together, we discuss the challenges of stepping into leadership as a new professional, the importance of mentorship and support, and Dani’s advice for others beginning to shape their identity as counselor educators.