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Janee Both Gragg, PhD, is a Professor and Department Chair of Counseling and Human Services at the University of Redlands' School of Education. As a first-generation Hispanic scholar, her work focuses on social justice advocacy, counselor education, and mental health reform. She holds licenses as a Marriage and Family Therapist (since 2007) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (since 2014).
Education:
- Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University
- M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University
- Drug & Alcohol Counseling Certificate, Loma Linda University
- B.A. in Psychology, Southern Adventist University
Research Interests: Dr. Gragg prioritizes strategies to integrate social justice into counselor training, barriers to youth mental health access, and reforming mental health service delivery. Her work emphasizes advocacy for marginalized communities and preparing counselors to lead systemic change.
Publications Trends: Her scholarship spans clinical supervision methodologies, first-generation faculty challenges, and cultural influences in therapy. Recent work (2020) addresses professional marginalization and microaggressions faced by underrepresented educators.
Awards:
- 2012 Counselor Advocate of the Year (California Association of School Counseling)
- 2018 YMCA East Valley Service Award
Professional Contributions: Specializes in curriculum development for counselor education programs, grant writing, and community service initiatives. Active in fostering partnerships between academic institutions and local organizations to enhance mental health advocacy efforts.
