Cheryl Wu

Cheryl Wu is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University, affiliated with the Human Services and Sciences school. She specializes in counseling, deaf education, and multicultural issues, with a focus on promoting equity and social justice in educational settings. Her academic roles include coordinating the School Counseling Program and serving as a cultural mentor for BIPOC students. Wu has been recognized with awards such as the Asian Deaf Peacemaker Award and has contributed to scholarly works addressing diversity in deaf communities.

Her research and teaching emphasize culturally responsive practices, group counseling, and systemic advocacy. She has advised numerous graduate students in counseling programs and has led initiatives to enhance multicultural curriculum development at Gallaudet. Wu’s professional activities include serving as a diversity trainer, consultant for organizations like NTID, and contributor to national associations such as the National Counselors of the Deaf Association (NCDA).