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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

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

Publications

Anderson, C.A., Jones, W. D., & Hergenrather, K. (2021). Empowering community voices: The influences of consumer race, disability, and poverty on public vocational rehabilitation service engagement. Journal of Rehabilitation, 87(1), 40-47.  

Hartman, E. C., Jones, W., Friefeld Kesselmayer, R., Brinck, E. A., Trainor, A., Reinhard, A., Fuller, R. K., Schlegelmilch, A., & Anderson, C. A. (2021). Demographic and transition service predictors of employment outcomes for youth receiving Supplemental Security Income. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 44(2), 97-109.  https://doi.org/10.1177/2165143420984797 

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.