weneaka jones
Weneaka Jones, Ph.D.Marquette University

Schroeder Complex, 113L

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America
(414) 288-2120
Curriculum Vitae

Clinical Assistant Professor

Counselor Education Counseling Psychology

Degrees Held

  • M.A. Community Counseling, Marquette University
  • Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counselor Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Licensure & Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor #6181-125. State of Wisconsin
  • National Certified Counselor. #297910. National Board for Certified Counselors

Courses Taught

  • COUN 6012 Ethics and Legal Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • COUN 6030 Theories of Counseling
  • COUN 6060 Psychopathology and Diagnosis
  • COUN 6070 Assessment in Counseling
  • COUN 6986 Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Research Interests

  • promoting saving and financial well-being for persons with disabilities
  • career readiness, transition services, and employment for BIPOC youth and youth with disabilities

Grants

1. Jones, W. (PI). The Utilization of ABLE Accounts and Other Tax-advantaged Savings Accounts: A Scoping Review. (July 2022-December 2022). Social Security Administration. University of Wisconsin Center for Financial Security (CFS) Retirement and Disability Research Consortium (RDRC). Funded $78,188.