Curriculum Vitae EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Curriculum Vitae Jessica Lauren Martin, Ph.D., CRC, LPCA Department of Counseling and Special Populations College of Education and Human Development Lamar University P.O. Box 10034, Beaumont, TX 77710 Phone: (409) 880-7171 E-mail: Jessica.Martin@lamar.edu EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctor of Philosophy in Education Counselor Education August 2015 (CACREP accredited) University of Central Florida College of Education and Human Performance Orlando, FL Dissertation Title: A Phenomenological Investigation of the Lived Experiences of African American Adults in Individual Mental Health Counseling Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling May 2008 (CORE accredited) Winston-Salem State University School of Education and Human Performance Winston-Salem, NC Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology May 2005 Concentration: Marriage and Family East Carolina University Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Greenville, NC CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS Assistant Professor August 2017 Current Lamar University Beaumont, TX Teaches face-to-face and online graduate level courses in the clinical mental health program Advises students; maintains active research agenda with scholarly publications; and secures external funding Participates in professional, university, college, departmental, and programmatic related service

Martin 2 Project Manager September 2016 August 2017 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Provided transition services (vocational assessments, job placement, training, and counseling) for youth with disabilities (ages 15-24) funded through a United Way Grant. Provided vocational services related to transition youth who are CIVIC residents and to train youth to provide education on home assessment and home modifications Partnerd with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Habitat for Humanity, and Urban League to provide services to youths. Adjunct Assistant Professor January 2017 May 2017 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Taught online and face-to-face classes to graduate and undergraduate students in the Counseling program Post-Doctoral Associate August 2015 August 2016 University of Central Florida - Counselor Education Orlando, FL Taught graduate level courses in Counselor Education program Supervised clinical mental health, marriage and family, and school counseling practicum and internship students Engaged in an active research agenda with a focus on producing scholarly publications Participated in professional, college, departmental, and programmatic related service Clinical Supervisor August 2012-August 2015 UCF Community Counseling and Research Center (CCRC) Orlando, FL Provided triadic, group and live clinical supervision to CCRC interns (1-3 a semester) and practicum students (2-4 a semester) Managed daily CCRC operations including: scheduling of clients (1400+ a year), file audits, clinic assessments and medical records requests Maintained and trained practicum students on clinic technology, cameras, and software including: Carepaths, Milestone, and Titanium programs Maintained clinic research projects, IRBs, and clinic data Provided mental health counseling to clients, including adults, children, and families Graduate Assistant May 2014-August 2015 UCF College of Education & Human Performance Doctoral Programs Orlando, FL Assisted the doctoral programs coordinator with new and continuing doctoral student orientations Answered emails and meets with potential doctoral students about College of Education and Human Performance doctoral program offerings

Martin 3 Group Counseling Facilitator August 2012-December 2012 UCF Counselor Education Program Orlando, FL Facilitated masters level Personal Growth and Psychoeducation Groups Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor May 2009-June 2012 CIGNA Group Insurance Glendale, CA Assisted long-term disability clients in their return to work goals by providing: individual counseling, information regarding work accommodations, education to employers on overcoming vocational barriers for their employees, and community resources and educational opportunities. Completed transferable skills analysis and DOT evaluations as part of client s treatment planning Sr. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, QRP July 2008-May 2009 CA Department of Rehabilitation Van Nuys, CA Provided individual counseling to individuals to discuss vocational and personal barriers; evaluated work skills and capacities; assisted clients in identifying vocational problems and formulating vocational plans. Maintained caseload that included complex cases, mental health, physical disabilities, and ex-offender populations. Rehabilitation Counselor April 2008-July 2008 NC Vocational Rehabilitation Statesville, NC Provided individual counseling to individuals to discuss vocational and personal barriers; evaluated work skills and capacities; assisted clients in identifying vocational problems and formulating vocational plans. Maintained a caseload that included mental health, supported employment, and high school transition populations. Rehabilitation Counselor (Internship) January 2008-April 2008 NC Vocational Rehabilitation Salisbury, NC Worked with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, and diagnostic evaluations, in order to assist clients in developing plans to help them to achieve successful employment outcomes Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant August 2006-May 2008 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Assisted professors in Rehabilitation Counseling and Exercise Science programs with preparing classroom materials and served as a substitute in their absence. Coordinated and supervised health fairs for local churches and a national fraternal organization s state conference. Assisted department chair with the organization and implementation of Disability Awareness Month programs for the WSSU and local communities

Martin 4 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION Licensed Professional Counselor Associate 2016-2018 Number: A12638 North Carolina Board of Professional Licensed Counselors Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 2008-2018 Number: 00109063 Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP ACTIVITIES Research Interest and Foci Health disparities among marginalized populations in the United States Impact of race/ethnicity in the counseling process Counselor identity development, preparation and training Dissertation Martin, J. L. (2015). A Phenomenological Investigation of the Lived Experiences of African American Adults in Individual Mental Health Counseling. University of Central Florida, Counselor Education. Dissertation Chair: David N. Boote, Ph.D. Book/Video Reviews Martin, J. L. (2015). Video review: Empowering adults with developmental disabilities: A creative arts therapies approach. The Professional Counselor. Retrieved from: http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/video-reviewempowering-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-a-creative-arts-therapies-approach-with-stephen-snow-phd/ Publications in Review for Publication in Refereed Journals Martin, J. L. (in review). ALDIC model of supervision: Using anxiety to foster healthy counselor-in-training development. Martin, J. L. & Boote, D.N. (in review). A phenomenological investigation of the lived experiences of African American adults in individual mental health counseling. Publications in Progress for Publication in Refereed Journals Martin, J. L. & Aquaye, A. (in preparation). Does race matter? Clinical outcomes of clients at a university community counseling clinic. (Quantitative study in data collection)

Wood, A. W., & Martin, J. L. (in preparation). Using altruistic caring to predict counseling competency: Results and implications for counselor education programs. (Quantitative study-in data analysis) Martin, J. L. & Williams, O. (in preparation). The lemonade group curriculum. (Theoretical) Hall, K., Martin, J. L. & Richardson, E (in preparation). Multicultural microskills: Implementation on an existing design. (Theoretical) Martin 5 Martin, J. L. (in preparation) Service learning in a university community counseling clinic: Implications for students and instructors. (Theoretical) CURRENT EMPIRICAL RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS Winston-Salem State University Martin, J. L. & Edwards, Y. O. Rams employment and community health equity (REACHE) program. (IRB# 2986-17-001125) University of Central Florida Martin, J. L. A Correlational Study: The relationship between race and gender, and clinical outcomes in clients in a university counseling clinic. (IRB# SBE-15-11780) Olan, E., Martin, J. L., Campbell, L. O., & Bello, P. Incorporating the "Go, Slow, Whoa!" kid's guide and narratives to develop sustainable healthy behaviors in children. (IRB # SBE-15-11594) Wood, A. W., & Martin, J. L. Using altruistic caring to predict counseling competency: Results and implications for counselor education programs. (IRB# SBE-15-11850) Joe, J. R., Martin, J. L., & Heard, N. School Counseling Students Experienced at a School-based Practicum. (IRB# SBE-16-11915) GRANT EXPERIENCE Grants in Review Edwards, Y. O., Principal Investigator & Martin, J. L., Co-Investigator (2017). Rams Employment and Community Health Equity Program. National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Field Initiated Project Program Development Grant (HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-IFDV-0191). Requested funding: $600,000. In Review.

Martin 6 Funded Grants Valentine, P., Principal Investigator. Multiple Co-Investigators. Martin J. L., Project Manager (2016). Rams Employment and Community Health Equity (REACHE) Program. United Way Place Matters Grant. Winston Salem State University School of Health Science. Funded amount, $912,298. Martin, J. L. (2014). Florida Counseling Association Leadership Development Institute Grant. Funded amount, $250.00. Hundley, G., Principal Investigator & Martin, J. L., & Gonzalez, J. Grant Writing Assistants, (2014). Counselor Education Telepresence for Instruction and Student Learning. University of Central Florida. Funded amount, $110,000. Hundley, G., Principal Investigator & DePue, M. K., Gonzalez, J., & Martin, J. L., Grant Writing Assistants, (2013). Counselor Education Technology Update for Instruction and Student Learning. University of Central Florida. Funded amount, $84,841.14 Olan, E., & Martin, J. L., Co-Investigators (2013). G 2 RASP: Graduate Grant Research Assistance Student Project: Healthy habits: Increasing nutrition literacy and sustainable habits among low-income children. Funded amount, $726.00. Unfunded Grants Martin, J. L. (2015). Association for Humanistic Counseling Making a Difference Grant: African Americans and Mental Health Counseling. Proposal amount. $750.00. Unfunded. Olan, E., Principal Investigator, & Grant Writing Assistant, Martin, J. L. (2014) Healthy habits: Increasing nutrition literacy and sustainable habits among low-income children. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Proposal amount, $100,000. Unfunded. Martin, J. L. & Gonzalez, J. (2013). ACES Research Grant: A Qualitative Investigation of How Service Learning Impacts Counselor Identity Development in Pre-Practicum Level Counseling Students. Proposal amount, $498.68. Unfunded. Hundley, G., Principal Investigator & Grant Writing Assistants, Gonzalez, J. & Martin, J. L. (2013). Counselor Education White Noise Machines and Updated Cameras for Instruction and Learning. University of Central Florida. Proposal amount, $49,808.82. Unfunded. Lamar University TEACHING EXPERIENCE CNDV 5301 Human Growth and Development Fall 2017 CNDV 5312 Group Counseling Fall 2017 University of Central Florida MHS 6470 Human Sexuality and Relationships Summer 2016

Martin 7 MHS 6401-Techniques of Counseling Summer 2016 & Spring 2014 MHS 6830 Counseling Internship Spring 2016 & Fall 2015 MHS 6803-Practicum I & II in Counseling Spring 2016 & Fall 2015 MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational Testing I Spring 2016 & Fall 2015 MHS 6500-Group Procedures and Theories of Counseling Fall 2013 MHS 7500 and 7938 Seminar in Educational Research Spring & Summer 2015; Co-taught with Mike Robinson, PhD Summer & Fall 2014 MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational Testing I Fall 2014 Co-taught with Gulnora Hundley, PhD MHS 6803-Practicum I & II in Counseling Spring 2014 Co-taught with Gulnora Hundley, PhD MHS 6803-Practicum I & II in Counseling Fall 2013 Co-taught with John Super, PhD Guest Lectures University of Central Florida MHS 6020 Mental Health Care Systems Spring 2015, Topic: Medicare and Medicaid Spring & Summer 2014 MHS 7611 - Supervision in Counselor Education Summer 2014 Topic: Assessment and Evaluation in Counselor Education MHS 6421 - Foundations of Play Therapy and Play Process Summer 2014 Topics: Finger Painting and Sandtray Therapy SDS 6347 - Career Development Spring 2014 Topic: Trait and Factor Theories MHS 5005 Introduction to the Counseling Profession Fall 2013 Topic: Role of Rehabilitation Counselors INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Martin, J. L. (2016, March). Best Hopes and Worst Fears: A Discussion with New Graduates. Invited panelist at the AACTE Holmes Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop in Las Vegas, NV.

Martin 8 Martin, J. L. (2016, March). The Academic Job Search. Invited panelist at the AACTE Holmes Scholars Pre- Conference Workshop in Las Vegas, NV. Holbrook, J., Kelchner, V., & Martin, J. L. (2016, February). Counselors and Teachers Together: Working for Each and Every Student. Invited session for the 8 th Annual UCF Counseling Conference in Orlando, FL. REFEREED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS National & Regional Martin J.L. (2018, April). Black Does Crack: Using Pop Culture to Support African American Women in Counseling. Session accepted for presentation at the American Counseling Association Conference in Atlanta, GA. Martin J.L. (2018, April). Supporting Students with Disabilities in Transition: A Service Learning Approach. Session accepted for presentation at the American Counseling Association Conference in Atlanta, GA. Martin, J. L., Acquaye, H., & Gonzalez, J. (2017, October). Investigation of Race, Gender, and Client Outcomes in a University Counseling Training Clinic. Session accepted for presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Chicago, IL. Blount, A., Dillman Taylor, D., Martin, J. L., Wood, A. W., & Bjornsen, A (2017, October). Wellness Discrepancies in Helping Professionals: Wellness as a Superpower. Session accepted for presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Chicago, IL. Uwamahoro, O. & Martin, J. L. (2016, October). Gatekeeping in the Age of Social Media: Counselor Educators' New Challenge. Session accepted for presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in New Orleans, LA. Martin, J. L. & Wood, A. W. (2016, October). Selfless Helpers: Counseling Students Levels of Altruism and their Clinical Competency. Session accepted for presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in New Orleans, LA. Martin, J. L. & Uwamahoro, O. (2015, October). Exploring the Experiences of African American Clients in Mental Health Counseling: A Heuristic Phenomenological Approach. Session accepted for presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Philadelphia, PA. Martin, J. L., Uwamahoro, O. & Harris, S. (2014, October). ALDIC Model of Supervision: Using Anxiety to Foster Healthy Counselor-in-Training Development. Session presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Birmingham, AL. Uwamahoro, O., Blount, A. J. and Martin, J. L. (2014, October). Technology and Counselor Education: Where do we go from here? Session presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Birmingham, AL.

Martin 9 Taylor, D. D., Blount, A. J., & Martin, J. L. (2014, October). Transforming your Classroom: Encouraging Student Involvement and Promoting Active Participation in Assessment. Session presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Birmingham, AL. Wood, A. W., & Martin, J. L. (2014, September). Using Altruistic Caring to Predict Counseling Competency: Results and Implications for Counselor Education Programs. Session presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Annual Conference, Moline, IL. Blount, A., Lambie, G. W., Wood, A. & Martin, J. L. (2014, April). Supervisors Perceptions of Supervisee Wellness. Session presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Martin, J. L., Hall, K., & Cann, K. (2014, March). This is Our Story: Understanding the Experiences of African American Clients in a Community Counseling Clinic. Session presented at the American Counseling Association Conference in Honolulu, HI. Gonzalez, J., Martin, J. L., DePue, M. K., & Hundley, G. (2013, October). Service Learning in a University Community Counseling Clinic: A Qualitative Investigation of Intake Training in Pre-Practicum Counseling Students. Session presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Denver, CO. DePue, M. K., Lambie, G. W., Gonzalez, J. & Martin, J. L. (2013, October). Change in Counseling Students' Empathy and Counseling Competency During Their Practicum Experience. Research symposium presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Denver, CO. Lambie, G. W., Martin, J. L., Windt, A. J., Gonzalez, J., Wood, A., LaMothe, S., Graham, J. & Uwamahoro, O. (2013, March). Continued Validation of the Counseling Competencies Scales: A Measure of Trainees Skills, Dispositions, and Behaviors. Paper presented at the Advanced Session at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference in Cincinnati, OH. State & Local Martin, J. L., Gonzalez, J. & Blount, A. (2014, October). Wellness for Counselor Education Doctoral Students. Session presented at the Florida Counseling Association Convention in Tampa, FL. Martin, J. L. (2014, February). Addressing Social Stigma with African American Clients. Session presented at the 6 th Annual UCF Counseling Conference in Orlando, FL. Gonzalez, J. & Martin, J. L. (2013, October). Utilizing Clinic Technology to Enhance Service-Learning for Master s Level Counseling Students. Session presented at the Florida Counseling Association Convention in Tampa, FL. Sherrell, R. S., Griffith, C., Hall, K., Greene, J., Windt, A., Martin, J. L., Gonzalez, J., and Christmas, C. (2013). Is the Ph.D. right for me? Session presented at the 5 th Annual UCF Counseling Conference in Orlando, FL. Martin, J. L. (2013, February). Creating a partnership: Rehabilitation and couples counseling with military veterans with disabilities and their partners. Session presented at the 5 th Annual UCF Counseling Conference in Orlando, FL.

Martin 10 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS CACREP Team Member Training (online) September 2015 Collaborative Institution Training Initiative (CITI) September 2017 Florida Counseling Association Leadership Development Institute June 2013 & 2014 UCF Graduate Teaching Associate Training May 2013 PROFESSIONAL HONORS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION Professional Awards and Honors AACTE Holmes Scholars Teaching Award 2015 SACES Emerging Leaders Fellow 2014 UCF Luminary Society Guest of Honor 2014 Holmes Scholar 2012 Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society 2008 Fellowships and Scholarships AERA Division E Graduate Student Fellow 2015 CurlyNikki Curly Caregivers Book Scholarship 2015 Dr. Kenneth E. Pete Fisher Endowed Scholarship 2014 UCF Graduate Travel Fellowship 2013-2015 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Counselor Education Endowed Scholarship 2012-2015 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS Current Memberships American Counseling Association (ACA) American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) Association of Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) o Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division E Counseling and Human Development Past Memberships

Martin 11 Past Memberships American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Florida Counseling Association (FCA) Florida Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (FAMCD) Florida Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES) International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) University of Central Florida Counselor Education Doctoral Student Organization (CEDSO) PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Research Grant Reviewer, SACES 2016 Reviewed grant proposals for 2016 SACES Conference Research Grant Awards Mentor and Graduate Liaison, UCF Holmes Scholars 2015-2016 Serves as a mentor to current Holmes Scholars at University of Central Florida. Serves as one of the alumni coordinators for Holmes Scholars events (i.e. Annual FAMU/UCF Holmes Scholars Dissertation Retreat) Program Paper Reviewer, International Conference on Poverty, Globalization and Schooling 2015 Reviewed papers for acceptance to into the 2016 conference Day of Service Volunteer, AMCD 2015 Co-created and facilitated a presentation on men and domestic violence to present at local domestic violence shelter Legislative Chair, FAMCD 2014-2015 Responsible for informing FAMCD membership of state and national legislative initiatives that affect Florida counselors; organizes FAMCD counselor advocacy activities Member-at-Large, FAMCD 2013-2014 Assisted with recruitment and retention of FAMCD membership Membership Committee, FCA 2013-2014 Assisted with recruitment and retention of FCA membership Treasurer, CEDSO 2013-2014 Obtained over $16,800.00 in funding from student government association to pay for conference travel of CEDSO members Conference volunteer UCF Counseling Conference 2013 Assisted with registration desk, presenter room and technology set-up and CEU s desk

Martin 12 Conference volunteer ACES 2013 Conference 2013 Assisted with conference registration desk Program Proposal Reviewer for ACES 2013 Conference 2013 Reviewed program proposals for acceptance in the 2013 ACES conference Interviewer UCF Counselor Education Programs 2013 Interviewed and evaluated potential candidates for acceptance into masters and doctoral programs