A friendly reminder that the Rossier School of Education is hosting a virtual job talk/teaching demonstration featuring Dr. Don Trajan, Jr. The talk/demonstration is entitled, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Please click here to join.
Dr. Don Trahan, Jr., is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), national certified counselor (NCC), approved clinical supervisor (ACS), professor of counseling, and international consultant. His research agenda adheres to eliminating historical systematic and strategic barriers that disenfranchise marginalized communities. As a research-driven scholar-practitioner, he uses industry best practices (e.g., multicultural counseling, trauma-informed practices in education, social restorative justice) to advocate for and educate families in urban and rural communities. Moreover, he has a demonstrated history of evaluating assessments for cultural sensitivity with children in K-12 settings, with an emphasis on the application of such tools with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. His scholarly work has led to the publication of several peer-reviewed articles that focus on culturally responsive pedagogy, nationwide conference presentations, and international speaking engagements. He is recognized as a top global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion change management.
Dr. Trahan is a devoted advocate of social justice and educational equity, and he dedicates a significant amount of time to mentoring and community-based activities. Additionally, he is an active member of the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Dr. Trahan holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; a M.A. in Educational Leadership and Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of New Mexico; and he recently graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus with a doctorate in business administration (DBA).