Jennifer Vinces-Cua

Dr. Jennifer Vinces-Cua is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at Kean University. With nearly 20 years of experience as a counselor, supervisor, and clinical consultant, she specializes in Multisystemic therapy and community mental health program development across domestic and international settings. She currently serves on the ASERVIC Board as Spiritual and Religious Values Committee Chair and Membership Committee Chair for NARACES.

• Education: Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (Liberty University), M.A. in Mental Health Counseling (Alliance University), B.A. in Psychology (Hofstra University)
• Key Roles: Board member of ASERVIC, co-advisor for Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, WELL Research Team collaborator
• Key Awards: 2022 Don Dinkmeyer Social Interest Award, 2024 Community Leadership Award, 2025 Distinguished Counselor Educator

Her research focuses on father wellness, urban community stress interventions, and clinical supervision frameworks. She has developed over 40 community mental health programs through interprofessional collaboration involving courts, child welfare, and governmental entities. Dr. Vinces-Cua's work emphasizes cultural frameworks in behavioral sciences education and spiritual competency translation for diverse populations.

Her publications highlight social justice advocacy strategies, spiritual competency implementation in Spanish-speaking contexts, and post-pandemic academic recovery. She actively contributes to counseling ethics through ASERVIC initiatives and collaborates with global health organizations.