Nadiya Boyce

Nadiya Boyce is an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida's Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology within the College of Community Innovation and Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling from Florida Atlantic University, a Master of Education in Professional Counseling and School Counseling from the University of West Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Business Administration from Florida State University.

Her research focuses on Social Determinants of Health in counseling practices, microaffirmations, and cultural humility. She has contributed to studies on school counselors' adaptations during the pandemic and the role of cultural humility in educational settings. Dr. Boyce has served on the Executive and Governing Councils of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).

Her publications span topics like assessment methodologies, pandemic-driven educational adaptations, and equity advocacy through microaffirmations. While no explicit awards are listed, her work demonstrates sustained engagement with critical issues in counselor education and mental health equity.

Dr. Boyce’s professional service includes leadership roles in counseling associations and a focus on preparing counselors to address systemic inequities in schools and clinical settings. She is actively involved in advancing culturally responsive practices through research and professional development initiatives.