Andrea Jenkins

Experienced counselor educator, clinical supervisor, and crisis intervention professional with expertise in supervising and developing counselors, supporting high-risk clinical decision-making, and delivering evidence-based crisis care. More than 15 years of experience providing clinical supervision, crisis intervention training, and suicide prevention education across university and community mental health settings. Skilled in coaching clinicians through complex cases, assessing risk, promoting adherence to best practices, and fostering a collaborative, strengths-based culture.

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor and researcher with a sustained commitment to advancing suicide prevention, postvention, and trauma-informed crisis response. Dedicated to empowering helping professionals while ensuring safe, empathetic, and effective support for individuals in crisis.

Associate Professor, Womack Educational Leadership Department, Professional Counseling - Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro, TN

(2024-08)

• Teach graduate-level courses: Foundations of Trauma and Crisis in Counseling
• Teach graduate-level courses: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling
• Teach graduate-level courses: Trauma-Informed Assessment and Treatment of Addictions
• Teach graduate-level courses: Development Across the Lifespan
• Teach graduate-level courses: Measurement and Appraisal in Counseling
• Teach graduate-level courses: Couples and Family Counseling: Assessment and Treatment
• Teach graduate-level courses: Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Faculty Engagement Facilitator - Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro, TN

(2024-09)

• Lead departmental initiatives focused on faculty morale, cohesion, climate, and engagement
• Design and facilitate community-building strategies that support retention, workload sustainability, and shared governance

Suicide Crisis Counselor for Faculty & Staff - Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro, TN

(2024-10)

• Provide confidential crisis counseling, suicide risk assessment, and short-term intervention for university faculty and staff
• Apply evidence-based suicide prevention and postvention strategies, including QPR-informed approaches, to support stabilization and referral
• Consult with campus partners to strengthen institutional crisis response and wellness infrastructure

Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling and Student Affairs - Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY

(2016-01 - 2024-06)

• Teach graduate-level course: Counseling Techniques
• Teach graduate-level course: CMHC/MCFC Practicum
• Teach graduate-level course: CMHC/MCFC Internship
• Teach graduate-level course: Application in Addictions Education
• Teach graduate-level course: Theories of Addiction
• Teach graduate-level course: Theories of Counseling
• Teach graduate-level course: Crisis Counseling
• Teach graduate-level course: Testing and Appraisal

Clinical Mental Health Program Coordinator - Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY

(2016-03 - 2024-03)

• Directed operations of a CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, including curriculum oversight, assessment processes, student progression, and faculty coordination
• Provided leadership support for accreditation preparation, faculty workload planning, and continuous program improvement
• Oversaw admissions coordination, faculty hiring searches, and student advising processes during a period of program growth

Addictions Certificate Program Coordinator - Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY

(2016-09 - 2024-03)

• Conceived, designed, and launched a 15-credit graduate Addictions Certificate Program from inception through university senate approval
• Created all coursework; coordinated faculty assignments; and established sustainable enrollment pathways
• Program generated new revenue streams, expanded graduate enrollment, and contributed to long-term departmental sustainability

Clinical Mental Health Admissions Coordinator - Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY

(2021-09 - 2022-03)

• Directed graduate admissions processes for a CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
• Oversaw application review, evaluation criteria, cohort selection, and applicant communication
• Supported enrollment planning, program quality, and gatekeeping practices aligned with accreditation and ethical standards

Executive Board Member - The ERDie Project

(2023-05)

• Elected leadership role guiding organizational strategy, research priorities, and community partnerships

Research Committee Chair - The ERDie Project

(2023-03)

• Lead organizational research agenda, oversee mentorship of research teams, and support scholarly and community-focused dissemination efforts

Volunteer Coordinator - The ERDie Project

(2023-08)

• Direct volunteer engagement and outreach operations

Membership Advisory Committee, Board Member - The Club at Five Oaks

(2025-06)

• Advise on membership strategy, engagement initiatives, and community development

Ph.D. - Counseling Education and Supervision CACREP Accredited - Old Dominion University (2015-05)

M.S.Ed. - Mental Health Counseling CACREP Accredited - Old Dominion University (2011-08)

B.S. - Psychology - Old Dominion University (2009-05)