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.