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

I am a licensed professional counselor (WI), counselor educator, and researcher who is driven by a deeply rooted commitment to social justice, health equity, and economic advancement for all people. My professional background includes over 15 years of experience in the areas of mental health, disability, chronic illness, workforce development, and state-federal vocational rehabilitation. My emerging clinical interests are centered around creating positive psychotherapy and self-care experiences for Black women. As a researcher, I am curious about how my work can contribute to national efforts to disrupt ongoing health and economic disparities by increasing workforce participation and encouraging financial empowerment among medically and economically vulnerable communities. Consequently, the goal of my collaborative research and program evaluation efforts is to improve the systems that serve medically and economically vulnerable communities by promoting evidence-informed policy and system-level change. As a counselor educator, I greatly enjoy contributing to the professional preparation of the next generation of mental health practitioners.

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

Clayton-Jones, D., Ong, L., Bekhet, A., Jones, W., Ontala, E., Pena, S., Griffin, K., Griffin, J., Peacock, E., Haglund, K. (2023). Sickle cell virtual support group program for adults: An implementation evaluation. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2023.2227266

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.