Rebecca J. Frandina Jacob, PhD (she/her/hers)
Clinical Assistant Professor
COUNSELING, SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Specialty/Research Focus
Access and Equity; Cultural Competence and Humility; Diversity; Clinical Supervision; Multicultural Competence; School and Community Partnerships; Mental Health; Rehabilitation Counseling; School Counseling; Social and Emotional Development; Special Education
Professional Summary:
Dr. Rebecca Frandina Jacob is a certified rehabilitation counselor, a licensed mental health counselor, and a New York State certified school counselor. Dr. Jacob received both her doctoral degree in counselor education and her master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Jacob has considerable experience working in the counseling field as a practitioner, supervisor, and educator. Her work and research focus to inclusion and equity for persons with disabilities. Her pedagogical approach fosters diverse interactions where barriers are lessened, varied perspectives are exchanged, and students’ professional skills are enhanced.
Education and Training:
- PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo, Counselor Education
- MS, State University of New York at Buffalo, Rehabilitation Counseling