She earned her M.A. in Counseling from St. Edwards University and she received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research interests are focused on social justice and diversity and they include women’s empowerment, microaggressions and mental health, sexual assault prevention. She has conducted several research projects on Iranian populations and has received multiple awards for her research on Iranian activists in the One Million Signatures Campaign for Equality. She has also been recognized for her excellence in teaching and mentoring. Dany Doueiri, Ph.D.