Byeolbee Um

Byeolbee Um is an Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling at the University of Oklahoma (Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education), joining in August 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Iowa, an M.Ed. in Elementary Counselor Education, and a B.Ed. in Elementary Education from Seoul National University of Education. Her research focuses on school counselor burnout and wellness, professional identity development in counseling trainees, scale validation methodologies, school mental health systems, and academic/career pathways for first-generation students.

Education:

• Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Iowa
• M.Ed., Elementary Counselor Education, Seoul National University of Education
• B.Ed., Elementary Education, Seoul National University of Education

Research Interests: Dr. Um’s work bridges counseling practice and systemic well-being, emphasizing evidence-based interventions to support school counselors’ professional resilience. Her studies on scale validation contribute to reliable mental health measurement tools, while her focus on first-generation students highlights equity-centered educational strategies. Recent projects explore how organizational resources and professional identity mediate counselor burnout and engagement.

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, her research portfolio suggests involvement in studies funded by educational or counseling organizations. Advising activities are unspecified but implied through her training focus.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, though her work likely intersects with the College of Education’s research initiatives such as the Center for Leadership Ethics & Change or the K20 Center for Educational & Community Renewal.