David Paul

David Paul is the Systemwide Program Director and Associate Professor in the Clinical Counseling program at Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology. He holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in California, USA.

• PhD in Counseling Education & Supervision, Specialization: Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Barry University, Adrian Dominican School of Education (May 2014)
• Master of Education in Counseling & College Student Personnel from State University of New York at Buffalo (May 1993)
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Concentration in Law, Justice, and Society from State University of New York College at Fredonia (May 1987)

Dr. Paul's research focuses on clinical counseling with an emphasis on Latino narratives in pediatric psychological intakes and Undocutrans Voices: Counseling Implications for an Intersectional Identity. He explores the application of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in pediatric counseling practices and integrates cultural competence through multidisciplinary short-term study abroad programs with service-learning components.

Dr. Paul has been recognized for his academic excellence through membership in the following honor societies:

• Delta Epsilon Iota Academic & Leadership Honor Society
• Chi Sigma Iota Academic & Professional Honor Society International

He actively participates in professional organizations such as ACA, WACES, NBCC, CCDA, and NCDA, and serves on the Board of Directors for CCDA, CALPCC, and Care Resources, Inc. Throughout his career, Dr. Paul has held leadership positions across higher education institutions, including Academic Dean and Chairperson for the Health Sciences & Related Studies Department at Miami Dade College's Medical Center Campus and Program and Clinical Director at Minnesota State University Moorhead's Graduate School of Education and Human Services.