Emerging Leaders 2022-2023

Anniesha Camillaeh Lyngdoh, M.Sc., M.Phil.

Anniesha Camillaeh Lyngdoh is a third-year doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Ohio University. She holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Clinical Psychology from India. Anniesha has around eight years of mental health experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds in both India and the US. She has also previously worked as a faculty member in the Psychology Department at Martin Luther Christian University in India for two years. Anniesha is passionate about enhancing her understanding and practice of multicultural counseling. Her research interests include exploring the role of cultural competence in counseling and supervision, and the impact of cultural factors on trauma-informed practices.

Crystal Zanders, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, ACS

Crystal Zanders, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, ACS, is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Trinity Christian College, where she also serves as the Clinical Placement Coordinator and NCC Campus Coordinator. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands in 2023, where she served as a Graduate Assistant. With over a decade of professional counseling experience, Crystal is dedicated to addressing the growing need for mental health professionals by training the next generation of counselors.

In addition to her academic role, Crystal works as a Mental Health Provider for Maven Clinic, an online clinic for women and families. She is also a National Certified Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Her research and clinical interests include professional wellness, grief, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy and infant loss, and infertility distress. Notably, she is also working on establishing a campus chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, for which she will serve as the faculty advisor. Crystal aims to equip her students with the self-awareness and efficacy needed to provide excellent care in an increasingly demanding field.

Dantavious Hicks, M.S., LCPC (MD), NCC

Dantavious Hicks is a second-year doctoral student in Counselor Education and Graduate Teaching Associate - Clinical Supervisor at The Ohio State University. He earned his Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and completed his internships with Baltimore City Public Schools. Holding clinical licensure in the state of Maryland and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification, he has a range of experience counseling individuals across the lifespan in outpatient, school-based, and tele-health settings. In Spring of 2020, Dantavious earned the Johns Hopkins University School of Education’s Student Excellence Award for his research, service, and scholarship. Hicks’s research interests include broaching, social justice, and anti-racism in counseling and counselor education, as well as school-based mental health. More recently, he has served as an adjunct professor for the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services at The University of Dayton. His professional and scholarly endeavors have resulted in state and national presentations, as well as publications in the Journal of Counseling and Development, the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, and other texts.

Kayla Kemp, M.A., TLMHC

Kayla Kemp is a doctoral candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at the University of Iowa. She is also a temporary licensed counselor in the state of Iowa and works with clients across the lifespan. She is the President for the Rho-Upsilon chapter of Chi Sigma Iota at the University of Iowa and currently serves on her local ACA of Iowa board as the Regional Chair. Kayla also serves as a Graduate Student Editorial Board Member for the Teaching and Supervision in Counseling journal. Her research interests focus on exploring advocacy in counseling and counselor education, including advocacy competency and advocacy-related training practices. Additionally, she is interested in the positive impact of nature and natural settings on mental health.

Natese Dockery, Ph.D., LPC (OH), NCC

Dr. Natese Dockery, LPC (OH), NCC, is a recent graduate of the Counselor Education and Supervision program at The Ohio State University. Dr. Dockery’s scholarship and research include the Social Determinants of Mental Health (SDMH) and the impact on marginalized communities, health equity, social justice, and all aspects of providing clients with culturally appropriate and culturally responsive care. Dr. Dockery’s dedication to social justice is further reflected in her extensive leadership experience. During her doctoral studies, she participated in various leadership roles with the Adultspan Journal, Counselors for Social Justice, ACES, SAIGE, and the newly formed Climate Justice in Counseling Interest Network. Additionally, she was awarded the “Graduate Associate Leadership Award” through The Ohio State University’s graduate school for her exemplary leadership skills. In the Fall, Dr. Dockery will begin working as an Assistant Professor of Mental Health and Well-Being at The University of Kentucky in their School of Human Environmental Sciences. She will also serve as an Assistant Editor for the Adultspan Journal.

Rachel Gilreath, Ph.D.

Dr. Rachel Gilreath earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina and will start her position as Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh in fall 2024. Specializing in both School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rachel has diverse clinical experience, primarily working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She has a strong interest in play therapy, recently receiving her certification, and plans to continue providing community counseling services. Rachel's teaching portfolio includes career planning and development, and her research focuses on comprehensive school counseling programs, inclusive pedagogy, and career development for marginalized populations. Her scholarly work includes a book chapter in press, articles in peer-reviewed journals, and numerous conference presentations. Rachel has also contributed as a researcher for grant-funded projects and has experience in program evaluation, qualitative inquiry, and the creation of STEM learning modules. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment, she has completed training in Cognitive Coaching and the Intercultural Inclusion and Diversity Learning Series.

Rumbidzai Mushunje, M.A., LPC (OH), NCC

Rumbidzai Mushunje, M.A., LPC (OH), NCC (she/her/hers) is a third year PhD student at The Ohio State University. She obtained a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. As a Graduate Teaching Associate for Mental Health Counseling Field Experiences and Supervision, she provides clinical supervision to graduate students and works closely with key stakeholders to help coordinate field experiences for master-level students. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Rumbidzai has experience serving different populations of clientele across the lifespan. She is an active scholar with peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at local, state, regional, and national conferences. Rumbidzai is passionate about culturally adaptive treatment modalities for marginalized populations and promoting social justice advocacy. She continues to foster her love for learning in teaching, leadership, research, supervision, clinical practice, and advocacy, and prides herself on being a well-rounded individual.