Carolyn Berger

Carolyn Berger is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on enhancing student achievement and well-being through counseling practices.

• PhD in Counselor Education from University of Florida
• MEd & EdS in Counselor Education from University of Florida
• BA in Psychology from Northwestern University

Her research explores:

• Advocacy for gender nonconforming students
• Postsecondary and career readiness programs
• Evidence-based counseling interventions
• School-based mental health strategies
• University-school partnerships
• Accountability practices in counseling

Recent publications analyze gender diversity support systems and college/career readiness interventions. She actively collaborates with school counselors nationally and maintains leadership roles in American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and American Counseling Association (ACA).