Megan Hyland Tajlili

Megan Hyland Tajlili is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School Counseling program at the UNC School of Education. Previously, she served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU's Applied Psychology department and NC State's Counselor Education program. She holds licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and certification in Perinatal Mental Health. Her private practice specialized in supporting perinatal women and working mothers, alongside counselor supervision.

Education:

• Ph.D., 2015: North Carolina State University, Counseling and Counselor Education
• M.Ed., 2010: Virginia Commonwealth University, Counselor Education (College Counseling & Student Affairs)
• B.A., 2003: UNC Chapel Hill, English and Music

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices for school counselors, career transitions, gender-related counseling issues, and perinatal mental health. She bridges academic research with practical supervision methodologies.

Professional Experience: Prior roles include positions at NC State's Counseling Center, VCU Career Center, Meredith College's Academic & Career Planning Center, and Poole College of Management's Career Development Center.