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C.V.

Dr. Cirleen DeBlaere's Reserach team at the National Multicultural Summit 

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Graduation: Expected May 2017

        

M.Ed. Human Development 

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

Graduation: July 2013

         

B.S. Psychology 

Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Graduation: May 2012

 

Clinical Experience

Practicum Extern

Counseling and Psychological Services 

Emory University, Atlanta, GA 

Fall 2014-Present 

 

Doctoral Intern/Psychometrician

Rockbridge Psychological Associates, Lilburn, GA

Summer 2014- Present

 

Practicum Extern

Counseling and Student Support Services

Savannah College for Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta, GA

Spring 2014

 

 

 

 

 
Selected Presentations
Zelaya, D., & DeBlaere, C. (2015). Validation of the LGBT People of Color Microaggression Scale & Exploring its                       Relationship to Psychological Distress and Life Satisfaction. Paper Symposia Accepted for the annual                          meeting of 123rd American Psychological Association, Toronto, CA. 
 
Zelaya, D., & DeBlaere, C. (2014). Feminist identity as a moderator for sexism and heterosexism. Poster

            presented at the annual meeting of the 122nd American Psychological Association,

            Washington, DC.

 

DeBlaere, C., & Zelaya, D. (2014). Racism, sexism, and heterosexism: forms and frequency among

            sexual minority women of color. Symposia presented at the 2014 International Congress of Applied   

            Psychology, Paris, France. 

 

Zelaya, D., & Lauer, M. (2014). Indocumentados: invisible identities. Roundtable presented  at the 2014 Counseling                    Psychology Conference, Atlanta, GA.

 

Luu, L., Zelaya, D., Shah, C. (2014). Mentoring international students to facilitate successful adjustment. Roundtable                 presented at the 2014 Counseling Psychology Conference, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA.

 

Bowie, J., & Zelaya, D. (2014). Counseling psychology in developing countries and implications for U.S.

              counseling psychologist. Roundtable accepted presented at the  2014 Counseling Psychology Conference,                   Atlanta, GA.

 

DeBlaere, C., Shelton, K., Luu, L., & Zelaya, D. (2013). Facilitating the transition from graduate student

            to early career professional in SCP. In C. DeBlaere (Chair), SCP member recruitment and

            retention: Strategies and recommendations. Paper presented at the annual meeting

            of the 121st American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

 

 Zelaya, D., Moleenar, C., Lauer, M., & Kwon, O. (2013). Understanding of human trafficking in the united states.                           Workshop presented at the 30th annual Winter Roundtable Conference. New York, NY. 

Awards & Honors

2013                            Community Service Award

                                    Pennsylvania Psychological Association of Graduate Students

 

2013                            Lagniappe Graduate Student Award

                                    Strive for Excellence Award Ceremony, Lehigh University

                                    Recognition award given to one graduate student in the university who has gone beyond their                                         call of duty by showing a strong a commitment to diversity and culture in mentoring and                                                  working with undergraduate/graduate students. 

 

2012                            Distinguished Psychology Student of the Year

                                    Loyola University Department of Psychology

 

2012                            Alton S. Doody. Spirit of Leadership Award

                                    Loyola University Office of Co-Curricular Programs

 

2011                            Mansfield Endowed Scholarship Recipient

                                    Loyola University Department of Psychology

 

2011                            Richard Frank Grant Recipient

                                    Loyola University Student Government Association 

                                    Recognition for one of the best undergraduate research projects to fund travel for conference

 

2010                            Learning From Experience Leadership Award

                                    Loyola University Office of Co-Curricular Programs

 

2009                            Alpha Sigma Nu Scholarship

                                    Loyola University Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid

                                    Recognition for exemplifying the Jesuit values through service and academic excellence

Manuscripts
 

DeBlaere, C., Jordan, T., Zelaya, D. Racial Microaggressions. ACA Practice Briefs. 

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