Pa Her, PhD (she/her/hers), is a clinical assistant professor and Co-Director of the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic at UW–Madison. She earned her PhD in counseling psychology at UW–Madison and completed her clinical internship at the University of Minnesota. For the past four years, she has supervised and supported graduate students in the DDEEA Community Support Specialist role. Prior to beginning her PhD program, she worked as an academic advisor and peer mentor coordinator for the Center for Academic Excellence on campus, supporting underrepresented college students. Dr. Her’s research interests revolve around underrepresented college students, specifically those from low-income backgrounds, as well as first-generation college students, Southeast Asian American students, and students of color. Her clinical interests are centered on trauma informed care for historically underrepresented students in higher education, particularly at Predominantly White Institutions (PWI). Dr. Her finds joy in connecting with family and friends outside of work. 

Nasitta Keita, MA, is a 3rd-year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at UW–Madison. She is currently serving as the DDEEA community support specialist at the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic (2024-2025). Ms. Keita also is the co-creator of the Creando Communidad program that works with undergraduate students who are passionate about supporting BIPOC communities, and works as a research assistant with the Center for Research on Workforce Transitions. Her research interests explore mechanisms of healing amongst Black people experiencing anti-Black racism.  Clinically, she utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Radical Healing in her practice as a therapist. She is passionate about promoting social justice through her research, clinical work, and community engagement. She has earned several awards including the Education Graduation Research Scholars Fellow, Dr. Prentice Gautt Award in Counseling Psychology, the Newman Civic Fellows, and the Women of Influence Award. Ms. Keita enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. 

Natalie Rivera, MS, is a 4th-year post-master’s doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology department at UW–Madison. She most recently served as the ‘23-’24 DDEEA community support specialist at the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic and completed the ‘21-’23 Esperanza Bilingual Psychological Services Training Certificate program. Informed by Liberation Psychology, Ms. Rivera is interested in using a critical lens to study identity and language within the Latine community and provide linguistically sensitive and culturally affirming therapy services to Spanish- and English-speaking college students. Her approach to her therapy practice is guided by Person-Centered therapy infused with a Radical Hope framework. She places emphasis on trusting the client’s strengths and cultural understandings while collaboratively exploring past and present experiences that can inform healing and growth. Outside of graduate school Ms. Rivera likes to attend live music events, try the local food and drinks scene, and stay connected with friends and family near and far. 

Chi Pham, MS, is a 4th-year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology Department at UW–Madison. She is serving as the DDEEA community support specialist at the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic (2024-2025). She practices therapy using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and feminist theories. Ms. Pham also served as a Posse Mentor for the Posse Foundation. Through her roles, she gained experience helping students with historically underrepresented identities with their college journey by drawing from their cultural strengths, building their confidence and resources to increase their sense of belonging to their college community. She is passionate about delivering culturally responsive and social justice-oriented mental health services through a warm and collaborative space to  

help students with their career, academic concerns and socioemotional health, and connecting them with campus resources and building a supportive community that helps enrich their journey through college. Outside of work, she is a powerlifting competitor and a certified scuba diver.