In this episode Dr. Sharon and Dr. Diandra Prescod, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Counselor Education at the University of Connecticut, discuss the challenges faced by marginalized women in the workforce. Diandra shares her personal experiences and the intersectionality of the barriers she has faced. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of mental health, empathy, and active listening in creating a supportive workplace environment, and the role of mental health professionals in providing support. Lastly, they discussed the power of mentorship and support networks in advancing the careers of marginalized women, and their hopes for more equitable and supportive workplaces in the future.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Diandra J. Prescod is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Counselor Education at the University of Connecticut. In her previous role, she spent five years as an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Program Coordinator of Career Counseling at Penn State University. Dr. Prescod is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Career Services Provider. From 2020-2023 she served as the National Career Development Association’s Trustee for Higher Education Career Counselors and Specialists and Secretary for the European Branch of the American Counseling Association. She is currently President of the Connecticut Career Counseling and Development Association.

Dr. Prescod’s research focuses on effective career development interventions for STEM undergraduate students and underrepresented students in higher education. She has over 10 years of counseling experience, over 80 academic presentations, numerous publications in academic journals, and $3M in external funding.