Advisory Board

The CCMH Advisory Board directs and advises CCMH initiatives based on expertise and knowledge of challenges, trends, and best practices in the field of college student mental health counseling. Board members serve for three years and provide recommendations on current and future projects, organizational and administrative protocols, and collaborate with the CCMH Business Team. The Board engages in activities that increase the awareness of CCMH’s mission.

Board Member Activities

Advisory Board members provide expert opinion regarding best practices, trends, and challenges within the field of college student mental health to CCMH Staff and Business Team. Members engage in decision making and research to inform CCMH initiatives, data standardization, and reports. Members serve on the board on a voluntary basis and commit to 3 years of service.

Current Board Members

• Cindy Bruns, Ph.D., Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, Central Washington University (AUCCCD Representative) 
• Dan Elreda, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Training, Student Health and Wellness, University of Virginia
• David Erekson, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor, Assistant Director of Research & Technology, Counseling and Psychological Services, Brigham Young University, Provo
• Justin Gibson, Ph.D., Clinical Director, Student Health and Counseling Services, University of California, San Francisco
• Alesha Harris, Ph.D., Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Georgia Gwinnett College
• Lisa Youngling Howard, MD, Director of Psychiatry, Associate Director, Counseling Services, Smith College
• Eileen Kennedy, LCSW-R, Student Services Psychological Counselor and Field Instructor, CUNY/Hunter College
• Christopher Leonard, Psy.D., Director, Counseling Services, Wichita State University
• Rebbecca Estrada Lockwood, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, University of Central Florida
• Riley McGrath, Ph.D., Director, Counseling Services, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
• Michael Pietrus, Psy.D., Director, Counseling Services, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• Evan J. Waldheter, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist, Psychology Training Director and Clinical Team Leader, MIT

Previous Board Members