Amanda Rumsey

Amanda Rumsey is an Associate Professor at Clemson University's College of Education, Department of Education and Human Development. She specializes in training future counselors to address trauma, suicide intervention, substance abuse, and multicultural competence in school settings.

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University
• M.A. in School Counseling from North Carolina Central University
• BA in Sociology from North Carolina State University

Research Interests focus on:

• School counseling program development
• Trauma-informed practices for adolescents
• Substance use disorder prevention
• Multicultural humility frameworks
• Refugee adolescent mental health
• High-need school counseling environments

Professional Recognition includes grant funding for initiatives related to suicide intervention training, refugee youth support, and school-based mental health workforce development.

• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Certified School Counselor

She actively contributes to organizations such as the American Counseling Association (ACA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and the Palmetto State School Counseling Association (PSSCA).