Kristine Ramsay-Seaner, PhD
Assistant Professor
Professional Highlights
- National Certified Counselor, #758617
- Co-founding member of Strengthening the Heartland, a federal grant funded multi-state collaborative focused on rural wellness and positive youth development initiatives
Degrees
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Auburn University
- M.S., Community Counseling, University of South Alabama
- B.S., Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of South Alabama
Awards
- Counselor of the Year, South Dakota Counseling Association, 2023
- Professional Development Award, National Winner, American Counseling Association, 2023
- Educational Package – Team Division, National Winner, National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals’, 2021
- Promotional Piece – Team Division, Regional Winner, National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals’, 2021
- Outstanding Teaching/Learning, South Dakota State University College of Education and Human Sciences, 2021
- Excellence in Outreach and Engagement, South Dakota State University, 2020
- Outstanding Individual Program Small Chapter, Sigma Delta Sigma Chapter Faculty Advisor, Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society, 2020
- Outstanding Advising/Mentoring, South Dakota State University College of Education and Human Sciences, 2018
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Sexuality
- Multicultural Counseling
- Professional Development
Research Interests
- Rural wellness
- Vulnerable populations
- Life Readiness
- Social Cognitive Career Theory