Susan Branco

Dr. Susan Branco serves as Assistant Professor of Counselor Education within the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University, where her work integrates multicultural counseling, social justice advocacy, and adoption research.

Her research focuses on the intersection of cultural identity and adoption experiences, particularly examining transracial and international adoption dynamics. She investigates psychological, social, and familial dimensions of adoption with emphasis on Latinx communities and Colombian adoptee reunions.

Dr. Branco's scholarly contributions address critical gaps in adoption counseling, specifically exploring trauma recovery and cultural reconnection in adult adoptee family reunification processes.

Scientific Awards:

• Compadrazgo/Comadrazgo Award from the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development for exceptional mentorship of Latinx counseling students, commitment to social justice, and leadership within the Latinx Network

Advising and Professional Engagement:

• Mentors Latinx counseling students and professionals through structured academic and clinical guidance
• Collaborates with former students on adoption research, including conference presentations at the Adoption Initiative Conference (2022)