Juanita Tookes, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS

Title
Associate Director
Pronouns: she/her

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Wayne State University 
  • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Wayne State University 
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision, Oakland University

Professional interests

  • Advancing innovative initiatives that promote the health and well-being of students, staff, and faculty 
  • Campus and community collaborations and partnerships 
  • Creating inclusive and culturally affirming environments that support and empower BIPOC students 
  • Supporting the well-being, persistence, and success of doctoral students

Personal interests

  • Watching anime is one of my favorite things to do, especially when I’m winding down from a long day. 
  • I also like spending time with my friends and trying to capture every silly moment on camera so that we can laugh at ourselves (A LOT) for years to come. 
  • Traveling and cooking delicious meals are two other outlets I enjoy using to relax, release, and recharge :)