Tres Stefurak

Dr. Tres Stefurak holds academic dual roles as Associate Dean and Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of South Alabama's College of Education & Professional Studies. He oversees Graduate Studies, Faculty Development, and the Office of Contracts & Grants while maintaining active research and clinical work. His education includes a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (2004) and APA-accredited internship training at the University of Virginia.

• Education: B.A. (UGA, 1996), M.Ed. (UGA, 2000), Ph.D. (UGA, 2004)
• Administrative Roles: Director of Graduate Studies, Director of Contracts & Grants, External Relations Lead

Research focuses on at-risk youth (juvenile offenders, trauma survivors), mixed methods methodologies, and trauma-informed practices within criminal justice systems. Notable projects include the Mobile Juvenile Court Collaborative (14,000+ clinical hours since 2008) and evaluations of sexual assault response systems. Consultation work addresses organizational development in human services, trauma-informed care implementation, and forensic evaluations.

Teaching emphasizes clinical competency development in graduate counseling programs. Current initiatives include embedded scholar programs in STEM education and qualitative analysis of sexual assault kit backlog solutions. Over 20 years of experience spans academia, clinical practice, and leadership roles with $2M+ in grant-funded projects.