Mentor Profile
Kristine Ramsay-Seaner
South Dakota State University
Short Bio
Kristine Ramsay-Seaner is an Assistant Professor (her tenure materials are currently under review) at South Dakota State University. Prior to taking her job, she got her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Auburn University. She teaches courses including Clinical Diagnosis, Advanced Sexuality, and Multicultural Counseling. She also serves as the Co-Faculty Advisor to the Sigma Delta Sigma Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota. Since coming to SDState, she has been successfully funded for over $3.5 million dollars by multiple external organizations. The majority of her research work focuses on supporting the wellness of vulnerable populations. She defines vulnerable populations broadly including rural communities, racial minorities, individuals who are economically disadvantaged, and gender/sexual minorities, etc. Her work has been published in the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, Journal of Rural Mental Health, and Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision.
Summer Writing Collaborative Focus
I would love to help my mentees complete their own personal SWOT analyses. I think that by owning our weaknesses as researchers, it actually can make us stronger. I have a lot of insecurity about my own writing that I've been actively trying to shed so I would love to help others who need a champion. I will say that I have a tendency to be more structured in my approach to this type of work and would likely best serve students who enjoy that. I am happy to provide mentorship in the area of grant writing if appropriate. Finally, I am not qualified to provide quantitative methodological support but can provide qualitative help.
Selected Nonprofit Organization
I would love if mentees could donate to the Lakota Youth Development as this organization is serving and supporting youth in my state.