Mia R. Kennedy

Mia R. Kennedy, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. Her affiliations include the School of Education, where she contributes to counselor education programs. She holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Associate (LCMHCA) and Licensed School Counselor (LSC) in North Carolina.

Education:

• Doctoral degree in Counseling and Counselor Education from North Carolina State University
• Master’s in School Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University

Research interests focus on:

• School counselor preparation
• Anti-racist and social justice counseling practices
• Career development and career-focused interventions

No scientific awards explicitly listed, though she is a member of Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society. Advising and grants sections remain unpopulated due to lack of stated data. Office hours include virtual and on-campus availability.