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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