Ayaka Hisanaga-Probst

Ayaka Hisanaga-Probst is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) where she directs the Behavior & Education Equity and Support (BEES) Lab. Her work centres on social justice in schools, suicide prevention, and the development of consultation tools for educators.

Education:

• Psy.D. School Psychology, SUNY Albany, 2023
• C.A.S. School Psychology, SUNY Albany, 2022
• M.S. Educational Psychology, SUNY Albany, 2021
• M.A. Clinical Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, 2012
• B.A. Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, 2010

Research & Teaching Focus: Dr Hisanaga-Probst investigates equitable school climates, measurement of staff self-efficacy (BISE scale), and supports for first-generation and minority graduate students. She regularly teaches Child Psychology, Behaviour Therapy with Children & Adolescents, and Consultation & Program Evaluation.

Her scholarly output to date explores multi-tiered suicide-prevention frameworks for schools, reflecting a broader commitment to translating research into practical consultation tools.

Professional Service: She is an active member of the American Psychological Association, National Association of School Psychologists, Association of Japanese Clinical Psychologists, and Japanese Association of Educational Psychology, and she advocates for data-driven resources that assist first-generation psychology students.