Proposal Review Subcommittee

Statement of Purpose

The Proposal Review Committee (PRC) is charged with creating a line-up of conference presentations that are diverse, multidisciplinary, relevant to college counseling center outreach, innovative, engaging, applicable to multiple audiences, and contribute to the field of outreach.  The PRC reviews & evaluates submitted proposals, selecting those that best support the theme of the conference, while considering emerging trends, diversity, presenter background, & overall contribution to counseling center outreach.  The PRC provides feedback to the Board of Directors re: conference format & structure with regards to presentations.

The PRC is intentionally diverse in membership to represent various professional disciplines, institution sizes, geographic locations, multiple identities, and new & returning members. 

Co-Chairs:

Erica Weathers, MSW, LICSW, Mount Holyoke College, 2023-2027 Board Member

Aubrey Driscoll, MSW, LCSW, Ball State University, 2025-2027 Board Member

Committee Members:

Batsirai Bvunzawabaya, PhD., University of Pennsylvania, 2023-2025 President

Sudha Wadhwani, PsyD., Montclair State University, Original Steering Committee Member

Elnora P. Vicks, M.Ed., PLPC, Nicholls State University, 2026-2027 Board Member

Valerie Minchala, PhD., California State University - Fullerton

Tobirus M. Newby, MSW, LCSW, University of California - Berkeley

Kathy Wierzchowski, PhD., University of Wisconsin - Madison

Nicole A. Phillips, Ed.D., Kennesaw State University

Samantha Marcellis, LCPC, College Lake County

Trinley Palmo, LCSW, MPH, CHES, University of Viriginia