Dr. Michelle 埃利斯, Assistant Professor and Clinical Director of 杰克逊维尔大学’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CHMC) program, has been recognized as a promising 青年领袖 Jacksonville Business 杂志40岁以下.
Every year, the 40 Under 40 Awards recognize 40 emerging talents within the local business sp在这里, highlighting individuals who have showcased exceptional contributions to their companies, communities, and industries before the age of 40.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized among Jacksonville Business Journal's 40 Under 40岁。. 埃利斯. “Serving the needs of Northeast Florida has been both a goal and a passion of mine, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the 改善全球网络赌博平台的社区.”
Dr. 埃利斯 joined 杰克逊维尔大学 in 2021. In the span of three short years, she has made an impact on university students and faculty, all while maintaining a highly active role in the community. She has provided mental health training to a number of organizations throughout Jacksonville, including Duval County Public Schools and the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council.
Dr. 埃利斯's research centers around the integration of cultural considerations in counseling and the cultivation of multicultural counseling proficiency among students. Her contributions have been recognized and celebrated by a variety of counseling organizations. Her most notable awards include the 2019 Courtland Lee Excellence Scholarship Award from the American Counseling Association, the 2020 Young Emerging Leader Award from the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, and the 2017 Minority Fellow award from the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Dr. Natalie 印第里凯托, Associate Professor and Department Chair of the CMHC program, 提名博士. 埃利斯 for the award, recognizing her proactive approach to promote multicultural 精神健康宣传.
“是什么让博士. 埃利斯 stand out is her commitment to 精神健康宣传 and education, as well as the national recognition she has received as a leader in the counseling 菲尔德博士说. 印第里凯托. “She is recognized in the area of multicultural counseling and development and excels in the areas of teaching, research/scholarship, and service/leadership.”
Dr. 印第里凯托还赞扬了Dr. 埃利斯’s accomplishments as the Clinical Director of the CMHC program, a role that involves assisting students with their practicum.
“Notably, many of her scholarly projects include collaboration with students, as she is committed to translating her clinical knowledge and experience through experiential 在课堂上学习. She is known as a professor who is a knowledgeable clinician 也是一位平易近人的导师. Dr. 埃利斯' efforts to support students through their 800-hour clinical internship in the community has been noteworthy and directly contributed to the program's growth, allowing for an increased number of mental health providers 在佛罗里达东北部地区.”
In addition to her work at 杰克逊维尔大学, Dr. 埃利斯经营着自己的私人诊所 practice and consulting firm, BeyondME. In her interview with the Jacksonville Business 杂志,博士. 埃利斯 reflected on what has been one of the biggest accomplishments of 她的职业生涯.
“Opening my own private practice has not only been about me entering entrepreneurship, but it is about being a representative of what is possible for people within my community and creating safe spaces for the disadvantaged and disenfranchised within society through mental health services.”
Dr. 埃利斯 credits 杰克逊维尔大学 for being a cornerstone in her success and a source of motivation, as a mental health practitioner and consultant. “杰克逊维尔 University has played a significant role in shaping my journey 在这里, and I look forward to continuing to give back to our community and working on behalf of the university 在未来的许多年里. Together, we can create a brighter future for Northeast Florida."
读博士. 埃利斯’s full interview with Jacksonville Business Journal 在这里.
