Meet the Editors
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WEB MAGAZINE EDITORMelanie Reinersman, MANCDA Website Editor NCDA Web Magazine Email: webeditor@ncda.org | ASSOCIATE EDITOR, K-12Natasha Barnes, Ed.D., GCDF, CCSP, NCCAssistant Professor Delta State University Cleveland, MS Email: natashabarnes.ed.d@gmail.com |
CO-ASSOCIATE EDITOR, FEATURESKyle Inselman, M.A., M.Ed.Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development University of Denver Email: kyle@prideinyourpath.com | CO-ASSOCIATE EDITOR, FEATURESAmy Pierce-Danders, MBA, CCSP, GCDFCareer+Life Strategist | Speaker E³ Coaching Studio Email: amy@e3coachingstudio.com |
CO-ASSOCIATE EDITORS, COUNSELOR EDUCATORS & RESEARCHERSMelissa J. Fickling, PhD, LCPC, ACS, BC-TMHAssociate Professor & Program Coordinator Northern Illinois University mfickling@niu.edu | CO-ASSOCIATE EDITORS, COUNSELOR EDUCATORS & RESEARCHERSDavid Dietrich, Ph.D.Associate Professor Coordinator, Master's Program in Counseling University of Tennessee at Martin ddietric@utm.edu |
CO-ASSOCIATE EDITOR, INDEPENDENT PRACTICELinda Evans, MAOwner - Launched by Linda, LLC
| ASSOCIATE EDITOR, POST-SECONDARYBillie Streufert, M.S., CCC, CCSCCStudent Success and Compliance Director Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD Email: billie.streufert@gmail.com |
CO-ASSOCIATE EDITOR, WORKPLACESVonya Hodrick, LSW, LPCFounder, Managing Partner | CO-ASSOCIATE EDITOR, WORKPLACESElyse Pipitone, MSW, LCSWOwner |
NCDA NEWS
These articles highlight association initiatives, accomplishments, and current events that are directly relevant to the members or potential members. They are usually written by NCDA staff, board members, or committee chairs.
TECH TIPS
These tips are shared with readers courtesy of the NCDA Technology Committee.
SPECIAL COLUMNS (2003-2015)
The Special Columns department is no longer available. It has been consolidated into the other departments. Use the Career Convergence search function to find archived articles.
FIELD EDITORMason Murphy, M.Ed, MPAPACE Career Counselor Texas State University - Career Services Email: mmm210@txstate.edu | FIELD EDITORWilla Smith, M.S.C.Private Practice, Northern California Email: willaannsmith@gmail.com |
Would you like to Join Our Editorial Staff!
Below is a short description for the Associate and Field Editor volunteer positions. You must be an NCDA member (for more than one year) and willing to commit to at least 2 years. The time commitment varies - approximately 1-4 hours a month. Preference will be given to those with previous writing/editing experience, especially with Career Convergence. Positions do not offer compensation. Please contact the Editor, Melanie Reinersman at webeditor@ncda.org to apply - send a resume and statement of interest. If no positions are currently available, your information will be kept on file.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and edit submissions to ensure they meet submission guidelines and reflect professional content;
- Prepare for publication one new article each month;
- Discuss topics with Field Editors or authors; some collaborate with co-associate editor;
- Maintain contact with Editor;
- Participate in 1-2 team meetings each year (usually virtual);
- Solicit authors and articles.
FIELD EDITOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Solicit authors and articles;
- Forward recommendations to Associate Editors;
- Use network in the field to promote the web magazine;
- Discuss topics with Associate Editors.