Christine Brown

Dr. Christine Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Masters in Counseling Program at National Louis University (NLU). She transitioned from an adjunct role in 2017 to full-time faculty in 2018 after completing her EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Her expertise focuses on children’s mental health, trauma-informed care, and supporting first-generation college students.

• Education:
• EdD in Counseling Education and Supervision (Governors State University, 2018)
• MA in Community Counseling (Chicago State University)
• BA in Psychology (Chicago State University)

Her research emphasizes self-efficacy among first-generation students and trauma-informed practices in counseling. She integrates multiculturalism and reflection in teaching to prepare counselors for diverse populations. Christine has 17 years of clinical experience in community mental health, specializing in system theory to address educational and health outcomes for disadvantaged groups.

Awards:

• Minority Doctoral Fellowship (National Board Certified Counselors, 2017)

Advising & Grants: Christine advises graduate students in counseling practicums and internships but no specific grants are detailed in the text. She advocates for mental health access in Chicago and abroad. She leads no explicitly mentioned labs or teams.