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Melanie Walsh, PhD, LPC-S, NCC (601)259-5655 • [email protected]

EDUCATION

2020 Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision; State University CACREP Accredited Program GPA 3.77/4.00 Minor in Dissertation: Investigating fear: Mediators and moderators of mental health distress among LGBTQ+ communities using the minority stress model [Defense passed] Dissertation Chair: Dr. Rebecca Goldberg

2013 Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Mississippi State University CACREP Accredited Program; 60 hours GPA 3.84/4.00

2011 Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Mississippi State University Minor in Sociology; Cum Laude Honors GPA 3.42/4.00 Psychology GPA 3.52 / 4.00 Thesis: Episodic Metamemory in Older Adults

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2020-prsnt. MSU Open Source Exploitation System; Center for Cyber Innovation Research Associate • Coordinate with research staff, project consultants and other Open Source Intelligence team members in the management of data collection and data management activities throughout the project timeline; • Work in close concert with the Project PIs and Co-PIs in designing logic models and theory of change through which timelines are aligned; • Collaborate with other PIs in the writing of the reports for assigned research projects; • Perform, direct, and coordinate research activities in compliance with the terms of the grant. • Prepare proposals, statistical analyses, and reports. • Supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants in open source data collection.

2017-2019 LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi Statewide Needs Assessment Co-Principle Investigator • Developed comprehensive needs assessment including three phases of data collection and analysis. • Developed needs assessment survey instrument. • Assembled an academic research advisory board comprised of academics representing each of the major universities in the state. M . W a l s h | 2

• Assembled and mentored a graduate research team to assist with data collection efforts. • Analyzed data collected from 3 phases, and provided report of findings to the granting foundation. • Presented findings at public press conference and academic conferences.

2016-2019 Social Science Research Center Graduate Research Assistant under Dr. Angela Robertson • Collected data in an ethical manner from human subjects and secondary, confidential databases. • Developed and implemented program evaluation for a Quality Improvement Initiative among Federally Qualified Health Centers. • Managed and analyzed data using SPSS and RQDA. • Regularly engaged in technical writing, editing, and revising. • Developed and authored program evaluation intervention design and reports. • Developed and provided MAYSI-2 assessment trainings to juvenile detention center staff. • Developed program curriculum and training for statewide court-ordered DUI intervention. • Provided DUI intervention training related to the Stages of Change and positive and negative coping strategies to MASEP instructors statewide. Projects and teams o Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program (MASEP) o Mississippi Asthma Program o Delta Alliance for Congregational Health

2011 Undergraduate Thesis: Shackouls Honors College Episodic Metamemory in Older Adults • Awarded $2,000 research fellowship for undergraduate research project • Developed independent research project design • Recruited participants and carried out data collection with older adults in a controlled laboratory setting

2008-2011 Cognitive Memory and Metamemory Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant under Dr. Deb Eakin • Conducted research in metamemory and memory. o Eyewitness Memory o Cognitive Aging of Metamemory o Metamemory under retroactive interference o Metamemory under implicit interference • Developed skills in dealing with programs such as Excel and SPSS. • Gained knowledge of ethical treatment of humans in research.

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE – full time

2013- 2015 Community Counseling Services, Region VII Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Commission Children’s Outpatient Therapist • Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions. • Worked with families and school systems to locate and obtain resources. • Worked with parents and families presenting with substance use and addictions, severe mental illness, low socioeconomic status, and those in contact with the legal systems. • Ran an intensive day treatment program, piloting several experiential and creative therapeutic techniques (i.e., dance and movement, yoga integration, art, music, and play therapies). • Administered, scored, and interpreted assessments. • Obtained strong organizational and time-management qualities.

2012-2013 Diamond Grove Center Therapist; Residential Adolescent Unit • Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions. • Provided therapeutic wrap-around services for adolescents presenting with substance use and addictions, severe mental illness, low socioeconomic status, truancy, conduct issues, and court ordered adolescents. • Created plans for client success in school, home, and social environments. • Compiled and relayed information from multiple disciplines. • Participated in agency staffing and treatment teams.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE – part time

2015-2016 Mississippi State University Counseling and School Psychology Clinic Therapist and Clinic Supervisor • Assisted clinic director with counseling sessions, such as individual and group therapy sessions to MSU family, faculty, and staff, as well as the wider community. • Worked with college students presenting with issues related to school, family, relationships, career, drug use and abuse, and other mental health issues. • Provided supervision to Master’s-level students. • Assisted with organization and implementation of confidentiality of all files.

2012-2013 Diamond Grove Center Therapist; Residential Adolescent Unit • Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions. ▪ Provided therapeutic wrap-around services for adolescents presenting with substance use and addictions, severe mental illness, low socioeconomic status, truancy, conduct issues, and court ordered adolescents. • Created plans for client success in school, home, and social environments. • Compiled and relayed information across multiple agencies and disciplines. • Participated in agency staffing and treatment teams. M . W a l s h | 4

FUNDED PROJECTS

Pellegrine, E., S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (2017). LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi Needs Assessment. ($8,500 funded). LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Walsh, M.R. & Eakin, D. (2011). Episodic Metamemory in Older Adults. ($2,000 funded). Shackouls Honors College, Mississippi State University

PUBLICATIONS

Walsh, M. R., & Goldberg, R. (2020). Rethinking counseling recruitment and outreach for clients: Using content analysis to investigate trends. Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling. Robertson, A. A., Zhou, M., Tatch, A., & Walsh, M. R. (2019). Gender-specific predictors of recidivism among DUI offenders. Journal of Studies of Alcohol and Drugs. 80(6), 641-650. Walsh, M. R. (2017, Summer). Do not forget Mississippi. Association for LGBT Issues in Counseling: Summer 2017 Newsletter, (National).

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL RESEARCH REPORTS

Pellegrine, E. S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (August, 2019). Findings from Needs Assessment Phase Two: Discussions from LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Phase2.pdf Pellegrine, E. S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). Findings from Needs Assessment Phase Three: A survey of LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SurveyNA_FinalReport.pdf Walsh, M. R., Pellegrine, E. S., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). Mental health among LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Brief_MH.pdf Walsh, M. R., Pellegrine, E. S., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). LGBTQ Mississippians’ Local Neighborhoods and Communities. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Brief_NC.pdf Pellegrine, E. S., Walsh, M. R., & Gochanour, A. (May, 2019). Safety Concerns Among LGBTQ Mississippians. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Brief_SL.pdf Pellegrine, E. S. & Walsh, M. R. (June, 2018). Findings from Needs Assessment Phase One: Organizations and networks. Report to The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Available at https://lgbtqfundms.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/09/Phase1.pdf Robertson, A. A., & Walsh, M. R. (February, 2018). Mississippi Asthma Program Individual Evaluation Plan: Mississippi Quality Improvement Initiative-2. Report to Mississippi M . W a l s h | 5

Department of Health, Division of Asthma Prevention. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Robertson, A. A., Tatch, A., & Walsh, M. R. (December, 2017). Evaluation of Delta Alliance for Congregational Health (DACH) and the Clinical Community Health Worker Initiative (CCHWI): Two Initiatives of the Mississippi Delta Health Collaborative. Report to Mississippi State Department of Health. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Robertson, A. A., & Walsh, M. R. (November, 2017). Mississippi Asthma Surveillance System Individual Evaluation Plan. Report to Mississippi Department of Health, Division of Asthma Prevention. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Robertson, A. A., & Walsh, M. R. (August, 2017). Mississippi Asthma Program Strategic Evaluation Plan. Report to Mississippi Department of Health, Division of Asthma Prevention. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University. Robertson, A., Walsh, M. R., Gresham, K., & McMillan, L. (July, 2017). The MASEP Group Intervention Approach: Education, Self-Assessment, and Referral. Facilitator’s Manual. Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program, Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Wong, D. W., Hall, K. R., Justice, C. A., & Hernandez, L. W. (2015). Counseling Individuals through the Lifespan. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Text book chapter written on middle school aged children.

UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION

2020 PSY 1013 General Psychology (online). Instructor of Record, Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS.

2018-2020 GS 1173 Introduction to Gender Studies. Instructor of Record, Gender Studies Program, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS.

2019 COE 8013 Counseling Skills. Co-instructor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS.

2017 COE 8023 Counseling Theory. Co-instructor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS.

2017 “Sexuality and Development” HED 8523 Student Development Theory. Guest Lecture, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS.

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Guest Lectures

2017 “Paraphilia” PSY 3413 Human Sexual Behavior. Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2017 “Power and Violence” PSY 3037 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships. Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2017 “Sexuality” GS 1173 Intro to Gender Studies. Gender Studies Program, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2017 “Sex and Gender” PSY 3413 Human Sexual Behavior. Department of Psychology, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2017 “Sex, Gender, and the Family” SO 1203 Sociology of Families. Department of Sociology, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2017 “Transgender Issues in the Workplace” COE 8203 Placement and Career Development. Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2017 “Love and Romantic Relationships” SO 1203 Sociology of Families. Department of Sociology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. 2017 “Bullying in Schools.” EDF 3243 Exploring Diversity. Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2016 “Male Privilege.” COE 6743 Gender Issues in Counseling. Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Mississippi State University, Starkville MS. 2016 “Gender Dysphoria and the DSM” COE 6743 Gender Issues in Counseling. Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Mississippi State University.

UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Walsh, M. R. & McDaniel, B. (2017). Social justice advocacy for educators and service providers. Paper presented at semi-annual meeting of the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center Conference: Our Voices, Mississippi State, MS. Harris, W. D., Walsh, M. R., & Eakin, D. K. (2009). What’s your name again? Age effects on metamemory for faces. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Mississippi State University Graduate Research Forum, Mississippi State, MS.

STATE CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Pellegrine, E. S., Gochanour, A. , & Walsh, M. R. (2019). We deserve better: Findings from a statewide needs assessment of LGBTQ Mississippians. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the -Mississippi Sociological Association, Starkville, MS. Walsh, M. R. & Gilbert, S. H. (2017). Social justice advocacy for educators and service providers. Paper presented at the Annual F. E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions, Delta State University, Clarksdale, MS. Walsh, M. R., Gilbert, S. H., Lang, J., & Mazareh, L. (2016). School personnel preparedness and willingness to work with LGB students. Paper presented at the Annual F. E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions, Delta State University, Clarksdale, MS.

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Walsh, M. R., Pellegrine, E. S., & Cutts, Q. (2019). A portrait of Mississippi: Findings from a statewide needs assessment of LGBTQ Mississippians. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the South Eastern Women’s Studies Association, Oxford, MS. Walsh, M. R., Gilbert, S. H., & Mazareh, L. (2016). School personnel preparedness and willingness to work with LGB students. Paper presented at the Semi-Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, New Orleans, LA. Mazahreh, L., Walsh, M. R., & Gilbert, H. (2016) Promoting characteristics of dynamic supervisees: Supervisee’s’ perceptions. Poster presented at the Semi-Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, New Orleans, LA. Harris, W. D., Walsh, M. R., & Eakin, D. K. (2010). What’s your name again? Age effects on metamemory of faces. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Knoxville, TN.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Goldberg, R. & Walsh, M. R. (2019). Reaching out vs. lashing out: Examining gender differences in experiences with and responses to high school bullying. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA. Walsh, M. R. & Gilbert, S. H. (2017). Social justice and advocacy at the intersection of counselor education and supervision. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Chicago, IL. Walsh, M. R., & Justice, C. (2017). Transgender group therapy: recruitment, topics, and considerations for the South. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Counseling Association, San Francisco, CA. Walsh, M. R., & Justice C. (2016). Transgender* group counseling: strategies, process, and recruitment efforts. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for , , Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling, San Antonio, TX.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Walsh, M. R., Goldberg, R., & Perkins, S. (2020). My kid is trans: Cultivating pride and joy with families in transition. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans, LA. Goldberg, R., Perkins, S., & Walsh, M. R. (2020). Gender disparity in eating disorders: Exploring toxic masculinity and societal norms. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors, New Orleans, LA.

CLINICAL SERVICE

Spring 2019 Clinical Supervision COE 3053 Counseling Skills; 2 supervisees, Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. Spring 2018 Clinical Supervision COE 3053 Counseling Skills; 2 supervisees, Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. M . W a l s h | 8

Fall 2017 Clinical Supervision COE 8053 Practicum; 1 supervisee, Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. Group counseling, LGBTQ+ Group; Student Counseling Services, Mississippi State University. Su 2017 Group counseling COE 8043 Group Techniques and Procedures; Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. Spring 2017 Clinical Supervision COE 8013 Counseling Skills; 6 supervisees Individual counseling; Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. Fall 2016 Clinical Supervision COE 8053 Practicum; 2 supervisees, Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. Spring 2016 Clinical Supervision COE 8013 Counseling Skills; 3 supervisees, Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. Individual Counseling, Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University. Group counseling, Gender Spectrum (Trans* group); Safe Harbor Family Church, Jackson, MS. Fall 2015 Clinical Supervision COE 8053 Practicum; 2 supervisees, Box Clinic Counseling Laboratory, Mississippi State University.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2020 Mississippi State University • COVID-19 tracking and response; • Converted GS 1173 Introduction to Gender Studies from face-to-face format to online during the semester; • Responded to request from Dean of Students by tracking student engagement throughout pandemic period; • Maintained very close communication with all students during pandemic period and operations.

2017-Prsnt. LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi • Served as a member of the Planning Team working behind the scenes to establish organizational structure and capacity for grant making; • Currently serve as a member of the grants review committee in the first round of grant awards; • Helped develop the inaugural Advisory Board for the LGBTQ Fund; • Engaged in ongoing research needs of the Fund.

2017-2019 LGBTQ Mentorship Program; Mississippi State University • Developed program structure, rules, and guidelines; • Recruited mentors and mentees to program for pilot year; • Developed program advisory board to oversee ongoing activities; • Developed program evaluation assessment instruments.

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2011-2019. Safe Zone Advisory Board Member; Board Member and Panelist, Mississippi State University. • Developed general and targeted trainings for faculty, students, staff and campus organizations surrounding LGBTQ issues. • Organized trainings for faculty, students, and staff at Mississippi State University. • Delivered trainings to faculty, students, and staff. • Monitored program outcomes and expanded program activities accordingly. • Developed Gender 101 training curriculum for expansion of Safe Zone program at Mississippi State University. • Expanded program to reach community agencies and organizations.

Service: Invited Lectures & Panel Discussions, Campus and Community

Goldberg, R. M., Walsh, M. R. (2020, April). “Standards of care: Gender identity and ”. Contracted professional and paraprofessional staff training for Community Counseling Services, Region VII Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Commission, West Point MS Walsh, M. R. (2019). “Findings from a Statewide Needs Assessment of LGBTQ+ Mississippians: Implications for the Starkville community.” Starkville-Oktibbeha Unity League meeting education session; Starkville, MS. Walsh, M. R. (2019). “Coffee, Culture, and Conversations: global LGBTQ issues and perspectives.” Hosted by International Student Association and Holmes Cultural Diversity Center; Mississippi State University, MS. Walsh, M. R. (2018-2020). “Gender 101.” Hosted by Safe Zone Advisory Board and Holmes Cultural Diversity Center; Mississippi State University, MS (Main and Meridian campuses). Walsh, M. R., Walsh, P. S., Knezevich, M., Pellegrine, E., Cooke, J., & Polk, K. P. (2009-2019). “LGBT Panel and Audience Discussion” PSY 3073 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships; Mississippi State University, MS. Gochanour, A., Walsh, M., and King, M. (2017). “Gender Revolution Panel and Discussion: Perspectives from varying disciplines.” Hosted by Gender Studies Program; Mississippi State University, MS. McDaniel, B., Walsh, M., Breleaze, M., King, M & Stanford, K. (2016-2017) “LGBT Panel and Audience Discussion.” Safe Zone Advocacy and Awareness Training; Mississippi State University, MS McDaniel, B., Walsh, M., & Stanford, K. (2016) “LGBT Panel and Audience Discussion.” Safe Zone Advocacy and Awareness Training; West point, MS Community Counseling Services Jones, K. Walsh, M., & Von Hagn, K. (2016-2017) “Myths about bi- and pan- sexuality: Brown bag lunch series and discussion.” Hosted by MSU Spectrum; Mississippi State University, MS. Walsh, M. R., Walsh, P. S., Knezevich, M., Pellegrine, E., Cooke, J., & Polk, K. P. (2009-2017). “LGBT Panel and Audience Discussion” PSY 3073 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships; Mississippi State University, MS. Walsh, M. R., Carruth, J., Terrell A. L., Welch, J., Cheek, J. A., (2015) “Myths About : Brown Bag Lunch Series and Discussion.” Hosted by MSU Spectrum. Mississippi State, MS. Walsh, M. R., Cooke, J., Meyer, C., & Montgomery, B. (2014) “LGBT Panel and Discussion” PSY 3413 Human Sexual Behavior; Mississippi State University, MS. M . W a l s h | 10

Walsh, M. R., Terrell, A., Hawkins, H., Baker, A. A., & Meyer, C. (2012-2013). “LGBT Panel and Audience Discussion” Safe Zone Advocacy and Awareness Training; Mississippi State University, MS. Hawkins, H., Walsh, M. R., Alexandra, A., & Grimes, M. (2012). “LGBT Panel and Audience Discussion” COE 8073 Cultural Foundations in Counseling; Mississippi State University, MS.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

2018-2020 Gender Studies Program, Mississippi State University Graduate Assistant • Teach GS 1173 Introduction to Gender Studies. • Promote and recruit undergraduate students to declare Gender Studies minor for their respective degree program. • Organize all Gender studies events and programs such as Feminist Film Festival, Women’s History Month key note address, and other guest scholar lectures. • Collaborate with other entities and departments on campus for interdisciplinary events. • Direct and produce the annual production of The Vagina Monologues on MSU campus.

2017-2018 Women’s Empowerment Leadership Conference Graduate Assistant • Oversaw all camp staff and activities. • Facilitated discussion of presentations delivered and activities attended. • Participated in conference planning and coordination. • Mediated attitudes and cultivated positive environment for learning and exploring.

2011 Feminist Majority Foundation Executive Campus Organizer/ Programmer • Facilitated advocacy through campus-wide coordination of political activism. • Organized and delegated numerous people, tasks, materials, dates, times, and locations. • Developed relationships with Mississippi State University departments and programs.

2011 Mississippi Department of Health Field Collection and Lab Analyst – Intern • Gained extensive knowledge of laboratory equipment and protocols. • Travelled statewide to collect specimen (mosquitos) from various regions of the state. • Tested specimen in laboratory for detection of disease. • Organized and compiled sensitive data and materials. • Worked well under direction of others.

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AWARDS & HONORS

2019 Mississippi Counseling Association Outstanding Student Researcher 2015-prsnt. Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education 2012-2013 Chi Sigma Iota National Counseling Honors Society 2009-2012 Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society 2008-2012 National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2008-2011 Shackouls Honors College, Mississippi State University 2009 MSU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Social Sciences, 2nd Place 2009 Shackoul’s Honors College Summer Research Fellow, Awarded $2,000; Mississippi State University

ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP

2017-2018. Women’s Empowerment Leadership Conference, summer program and camp for high achieving high school women who aspire to lead; Graduate Assistant, Mississippi State University 2017-2019. LGBTQ Mentorship Program, Director; Mississippi State University 2007-2019. The Vagina Monologues, Mississippi State University; Director, Producer, Actress 2007-2019. Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter; Columbus, MS 2016 System of Care: Mental Health Services for Transitional Youth, Annual Fair, Community LGBT Resources; West Point, MS 2014-2016. Equality Mississippi LGBT Civil Rights; Regional Board Member 2014-2015 Multidisciplinary Agency Partnerships (MAP) Team; Lowndes County, MS 2013-2015 Lowndes County Prevention Partnership; Board Member 2011 Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition; Board Member 2012 Chi Sigma Iota National Counseling Honors Society; Chapter fundraising chair 2005-2012 Grace House Transitional Living Facility for People Living with HIV/AIDS 2010-2012 Mississippi Hearts against AIDS 2008-2011 National Organization for Women 2007-2011 Holmes Cultural Diversity Center; Mississippi State University

MEDIA COVERAGE

Vrbin, T. (2020). “Local scholars: Gender studies relevant in Mississippi.” The Dispatch: Columbus and Starkville Mississippi. Retrieved from https://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=78995 Walsh, M. R. & Wooten, M. A. (2014). “Use of Non-traditional Therapies in Children’s Groups.” WCBI-TV Sunrise Edition. Walsh, M. R. (2014). “I Only Tried it Once: Effects of prescription drug use.” WCBI-TV Sunrise Edition. Cox, W. W. & Walsh, M. R. (2013). “I Only Tried it Once: Physical and cognitive effects of alcohol.” WCBI-TV Sunrise Edition.

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CERTIFICATIONS, LICENCES, & TRAININGS

2020 Best Practices in Online Instruction; 4 week certification with Quality Matters (QM) affiliated institution. 2019 Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, No. 396 2015 Licensed Professional Counselor; No. 1975 2014 National Certified Counselor; No. 349583 2013 Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist – MS Department of Mental Health 2013 FEMA National Incident Management System (Incident Command System) 2013 DHHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Cultural Competency Curriculum for Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response 2013 National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Psychological First Aid 2011 Safe Zone LGBTQ Awareness and Advocacy; Mississippi State University

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Counseling Association Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling Mississippi Counseling Association