Stuart Roe

Dr. Stuart Roe is Professor and Chair of the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey's School of Education. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Pennsylvania State University (2012), an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Penn State (2001), and a B.A. in Biology from Lycoming College (1997). His extensive background includes roles as a school counselor, program evaluator, grant manager, and international educator.

Dr. Roe's research focuses on critical areas of counseling practice including school counseling innovations, LGBTQ+ youth support systems, mental health stigma reduction, trauma-informed care, multicultural counseling approaches, and substance abuse prevention strategies. His work emphasizes social justice frameworks and practical interventions for diverse educational settings.

His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on mental health advocacy, cultural competence in counseling, and educational equity. Recent work explores global applications of mental health first aid, social justice approaches to career development, and culturally responsive support systems for marginalized student populations.

• Oustanding Faculty Member Award, TCNJ School of Education (2015)
• Williamsport Education Foundation Grant Recipient (2011)
• Grahham Endowed Fellowship Award (2009)
• Chi Sigma Iota and Pi Lambda Theta Honor Societies

Dr. Roe has secured significant grant funding exceeding $4 million, including SAMHSA-supported mental health training initiatives ($623,151) and violence prevention programs ($766,000). He coordinates the International School Counseling Program and has supervised numerous counseling interns. His community engagement includes directing the Trenton Youth Voices Project and Mercer County Youth Marijuana Diversion Program.