Elizabeth Boland

Dr. Elizabeth Boland is a Professor and Academic Program Director in the MA in Rehabilitation Counseling Program at Western Washington University (WWU). She previously served as Department Chair from 2010 to 2015 and collaborates with the Northwest Indian College's Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Institute as Assistant Director. Her roles include teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in rehabilitation-related disciplines.

Education:

• Ph.D. Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.S. Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• B.B.A. Marketing and Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Research/Practice Focus: Dr. Boland's work centers on rehabilitation counseling education, strategies for return-to-work among individuals with significant disabilities, and fostering professional leadership in the field. Her clinical background includes vocational rehabilitation counseling in Nebraska, focusing on individuals with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.

Professional Engagement: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (#00011647), with administrative leadership experience and interdisciplinary collaboration in rehabilitation teams.