Stacey Jackson

Dr. Stacey Jackson is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Clinician at the University Counseling Center at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She focuses on marginalized students' mental health, particularly Black and African diaspora populations, and advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion in education and counseling. Her research lab, M.I.S.T., explores predictors of mental health and academic outcomes among underrepresented students.

• Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (Educational Psychology - Counseling Psychology); M.A., University of Texas at Austin (African and African Diaspora Studies); M.S., Florida A&M University (Community Psychology); B.A., South Carolina State University (Psychology)
• Committees: Serves on campus and community committees addressing equity/diversity initiatives

Her research interests include Black psychology, athlete mental health, transracial adoption, and the intersection of race and criminal justice. Dr. Jackson has received grants from the Mayo Clinic-UW-Eau Claire Research Council for athlete mental health studies. She is a 2022 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipient and holds a Diversity Award from the UW System Board of Regents.

• Grants: Multiple Mayo Clinic-UW-Eau Claire grants for athlete mental health research
• Awards: 2022 Equity Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (UWEC)

Dr. Jackson advises the M.I.S.T. lab, fostering student research on marginalized identities and trauma. She also provides clinical services in individual, couples, and group counseling, emphasizing crisis intervention and psychoeducation.