Jessica Gonzalez-Voller

Jessica Gonzalez-Voller is an Associate Professor in the Counseling and Career Development program at Colorado State University (CSU), with affiliate status in the Colorado School of Public Health. She holds a Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Central Florida and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Her expertise includes multicultural counseling, client outcomes, and psychosocial interventions for underserved populations. She coordinates the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization within her department.

Dr. Gonzalez-Voller’s research focuses on improving therapeutic practices for marginalized groups, particularly in healthcare disparities contexts. Notable projects include longitudinal studies on multicultural competence among counselors and randomized trials evaluating mindfulness interventions for family caregivers. Her work frequently addresses the unique needs of Latino communities and cancer survivors.

She has received multiple awards for research excellence and teaching, including CSU’s 2019 Tenure-Track Teaching Award and recognition for equity-focused research (2022). Her scholarly contributions span counseling education, oncology support systems, and interdisciplinary health equity initiatives.

Dr. Gonzalez-Voller’s professional leadership includes roles such as past president of the Florida Counseling Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. She actively contributes to academic and clinical communities through journal reviewing and advocacy for social justice in counseling practices.