Part of the Graduate School of Education
Amy L. Reynolds
Director, Director of Training, Combined Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology/School Psychology (APA accredited program)
Associate Professor 10 Months
COUNSELING, SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Specialty/Research Focus
Diversity; Clinical and Career Counseling; Gender, Culture, and Equity; Higher Education; Race, Inequality, and Education; Mental Health
Education and Training:
- PhD, The Ohio State University (1988)
- MA, The Ohio State University (1984)
- BS, Miami University (1982)
Awards and Honors:
- Diamond Honoree; American College Personnel Association, College Student Educators International; 2017-03-28;
- STAR Faculty Award for Service; Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo; 2016-05-04;
- Fellow; American Psychological Association, Division 17; 2015-04-30;
Grants:
Contract:
- Trainer for Cultural Competence, Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Competition: Behavioral Health-focused Inter-professional Education and Practice for Graduate Students in Integrated Care Setting.; Local; Health Resources and Services Administration; Awarded; (-)
Publications:
Book:
- Pope, R. L., Reynolds, A. L., & Mueller, J. A. (2019). Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs: Advancing Social Justice and Inclusion (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- Pope, R. L., Reynolds, A. L., & Mueller, J. A. (2014). Creating multicultural change on campus. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Journal Article:
- Johnson, M. J., & Reynolds, A. L. (2018). Factors influencing academic success among African American college women: The impact of African American acculturation and religiosity. Journal of Black Psychology, 44(5), 403-421. doi.org/10.1177/0095798418777400
- Altabef, D. L., Meier, S. T., DeLucia, J., & Reynolds, A. L. (2017). Therapist response to a distressed client: Differences in active listening and changes in negative affect. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 0, 1-6.
- Dipeolu, A., Cook-Cottone, C., Lee, G., Donnelly, J. P., Janikowski, T. J., Reynolds, A. L., & Boling, T. (2016). A concept map of campers’ perceptions of camp experience: Implications for the practice of family counseling. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 1-8. doi: 10.1177/1066480716628566
- Reynolds, A. L. (2016). Planting a forest: The legacy of Louise Douce. The Counseling Psychologist. 44, 1-20. doi: 10.1177/0011000016640602
- Reynolds, A. L., & Altabef, D. (2015). Addressing helping competencies in student affairs: Analysis of helping skills course syllabi. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 52, 1-12. doi: 10.11080/19496591
- Huston, J., Meier, S., Faith, M., & Reynolds, A. (in press). Exploratory study of automated linguistic analysis for progress monitoring and outcome assessment. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research.
Book Chapter:
- Pope, R. L., & Reynolds, A. L. (2017). Multidimensional identity model revisited: Implications for student affairs. In C. Wijeyesinghe (Ed.), Enacting intersectionality in student affairs: New Directions for Student Services, No, 157 (pp. 15-24). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- Reynolds, A. L. (2017). Counseling and helping skills. In J. Schuh, S. Jones, & V. Torres (Eds.), Student Services: A handbook for the profession (6th ed.) (pp. 452-465). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- Reynolds, A. L., & Mitchell, S. (2017). Counseling emerging adult women. In M. Kopola & M. Keitel (Eds.), Handbook of counseling women (2nd ed.) (pp. 170-181). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Reynolds, A. L., & Singh, A. A. (2017). Counseling issues for Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer women. In M. Kopola & M. Keitel (Eds.), Handbook of counseling women (2nd ed.) (pp. 275-289). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Reynolds, A. L. (2016). Addressing the needs of LGBTQ youth: A counseling imperative. In J. Ponterotto, M. Casas, L. Suzuki, & C. Alexander (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling (4th ed.) (pp. 385-393). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Presentations:
Invited Lectures:
- Jones, S. R., Pope, R. L., Reynolds, A. L., & Wijeyesinghe, C. L. (2019, May). Integrating intersectionality into teaching and training: Tensions, challenges, and opportunities. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), Portland, OR.;
- Reynolds, A. L. (2018, October). Leadership for multicultural change. Invited presentation at College of St. Benedicts, St. Joseph, MN.;
- Reynolds, A. L. (2018, October). Strategies and tools for creating multicultural campuses. St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN.;
- Reynolds, A. L. (2018, October). Understanding whiteness and being a White ally for racial justice. Invited presentation for the Committee on Social Justice and Inclusion, Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.;
- Reynolds, A. L. (2019, February). Embracing social justice: The role of DCT as ally, advocate, or disruptor. Invited plenary at the Council for Counseling Psychology Training Programs, Albuquerque, NM.;
- Reynolds, A. L., & Pope, R. L. (2019, May). Multicultural change on campus: Advancing multicultural competence and social justice. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), Portland, OR;
- Renninger, S., & Reynolds, A. L. (2018, March). Navigating the turbulent waters of competency, remediation, and due process. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs, San Antonio, TX.;
- Reynolds, A. L., & Griswold, K. (2018, April). Cultural awareness. Invited presentation for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Professional Development Series at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.;
- Reynolds, A. L., & Pope, R. L. (2018, May). Developing multicultural competence for inclusion and social justice. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), New Orleans, LA.;
- Reynolds, A. L., & Worthington, R. L. (2018, May). Responding to hate-based threats and bias on campus. Invited presentation at University of Maryland at College Park, College Park, MD.;
- Reynolds, A. L., Pope, R. L., & Jones, S. R. (2018, May). The promises and complexities of integrating intersectionality into pedagogy, classroom teaching, and our responses to classroom dynamics. Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), New Orleans, LA.;
- Pope, R. L., & Reynolds, A. L. (2017, June). Understanding and combatting racism. Invited presentation at Sisters of St. Francis Annual Meeting, Stella Niagara, NY.;
- Reynolds, A. L. (2016, September). Creating a diverse campus – making a difference in the lives of ALL students. Invited presentation at Ball State University, Educating a Diverse Nation. Muncie, IN.;
- Reynolds, A. L. (2014, June). Creating multicultural counseling centers. Invited presentation at the College Counseling Centers of New York Annual Conference, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY.;
Conferences:
- Jones, S. R., Pope, R. L., Reynolds, A. L., & Wijeyesinghe, C. L. (2019, March). Integrating intersectionality into teaching and training: Tensions, challenges, and opportunities. Symposium at the annual meeting of the ACPA-College Student Educators International, Boston, MA.;
- McFadzean, J. A., & Reynolds, A. L. (2019, January). Exploration of a racist act: Examining the link between racial identity and racial psychological trauma. Poster session at at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Denver, CO.;
- Miller, M. J., Reynolds, A. L., Langrehr, K. J., & Shin, R. Q. (2018, August). Advancing change in multicultural and social justice training in Counseling Psychology programs. Symposium at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.;
- Mueller, J. A., Pope, R. L., & Reynolds, A. L. (2019, March). Multicultural competence: Advancing social justice and inclusion. Symposium at the annual meeting of the ACPA-College Student Educators International, Boston, MA.;
- Reynolds, A. L., & Worthington, R. L. (2019, January). Trigger warnings: Hate groups, threats of violence, and mental health on campus. Symposium at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Denver, CO.;
- Toporek, R., Reynolds, A. L., & Singh, A. A. (2019, January). White liberalism in psychology: Moving from ally to accomplice in dismantling White supremacy. Symposium at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Denver, CO.;
- Johnson, M. J.., & Reynolds, A. L. (2018, February). Factors influencing academic success among African American college women: The impact of African American acculturation and religiosity. Poster session at the 35th Annual Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY.;
- McFadzean, J., & Reynolds, A. (2018, April 18). Exploration of a discriminatory act through the lens of skin color, racial identity attitude, and psychological distress. Poster presented at University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education Symposium, Buffalo, NY.;
- Mitchell, S., Reynolds, A. L., & Jeong, J. (2018, June). The political is personal: The election and student mental health. Symposium at the College Counseling Centers of New York Conference, Brockport, NY.;
- Mitchell, S., Reynolds, A. L., & Jeong, J. (2018, June). The political is personal: The election and student mental health. Symposium at the College Counseling Centers of New York Conference, Brockport, NY.;
- Jones, S. R., Pope, R. L., Reynolds, A. L., & Wijeyesinghe, C. L. (2017, March). Four scholars dialogue about our evolution in thinking about identity. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Columbus, OH.;
- Mitchell, S., Reynolds, A. L., & Jeong, J. (2017, June). Counselors’ Perspectives: The Impact of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election on College Student Mental Health. Symposium at the College Counseling Centers of New York Conference, Brockport, NY.;
- Mitchell, S., Reynolds, A. L., Jiang, J., & Meija, K. (2017, June). The political is personal. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Counseling Centers of New York Conference, Buffalo, NY.;
- Reynolds, A. L., Ciftci, A., Imani, A., Burdine, K., & Koch, J. (2017, January). Multicultural competence of faculty: Moving forward or losing ground? Roundtable at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Portland, OR.;
- Flash, L. J., Mueller, J. A., Pope, R. L., & Reynolds, A. L. (2016, March). Initiating and sustaining multicultural change: Lessons and strategies. Symposium at the annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Montreal, Quebec.Psychology in Action: Future Opportunities and Challenges), Atlanta, GA.;
- Koch, J. M., Reynolds, A. L., Inman, A., Ciftci, A., Heesacker, M., & Burdine, K. (2015, August). Do what I say, not what I do: A discussion of faculty multicultural competence. Panel discussion at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Conference, Toronto, ON.;
- Reynolds, A. L., Del Pilar Grazioso, M., Jimenez, T., Cervantes, J., Da Silva, J., Contreras, M. P., Fromm Reed, S., Singh, A., & Jimenez, J. (2015, August). Critical issues facing youth in crisis from prevention, advocacy, and intervention perspectives. Symposium at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association Conference, Toronto, ON.;
- Reynolds, A. L., Ecklund, T., & Fish, J. (2015, August). Race related stress, academic motivation, cultural congruity, acculturation, and resilience of Native American students. Poster session at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.;
Activities:
Editorial and Review:
- Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
06/01/2016-06/26/2020 - Consulting Editor, Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
06/01/2016-06/26/2020
Professional Service:
- Member, Advisory Council of the Vice President for Diversity and the Public Interest (VPDPI) of the Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, American Psychological Association
05/21/2018-08/07/2020 - Secretary and Executive Board Member, Division 17, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association
08/07/2017-08/07/2020 - Member, Leona Tyler (LT) Award Review Committee, Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, American Psychological Association
05/01/2017-05/21/2018 - Member, Presidential Special Task Group on Ethics for the Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, American Psychological Association
02/01/2017-06/11/2017 - Site Visitor, American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
08/08/2016-06/26/2020 - Member, Subcommittee on Social Action, Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, American Psychological Association
08/08/2016-06/11/2017 - Secretary and Executive Board Member, Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs
06/01/2015-08/11/2018 - Program Co-Chair, Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, American Psychological Association
06/03/2013-08/09/2015 - Program Reviewer, Program Committee, American Psychological Association, Division 17
06/03/2002-05/31/2018