Jesse A Brinson Author

Jesse A. Brinson, EdD, is a professor of counselor education at the University of Nevada–Las Vegas and specializes in understanding race and racism in U.S. society. Dr. Brinson’s scholarship is published in major counseling journals and seeks to help U.S. citizens develop non-racist self-identities. He is the recipient of the Rosa Parks Faculty Award for pursuing a career in higher education.

Shannon D. Smith, PhD, is a professor of counselor education at the University of Nevada–Las Vegas. He is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor in Nevada and Ohio. His current research and practice interests include multicultural issues, advocacy for underrepresented groups, and racial conflict resolution in schools and communities. He has published numerous refereed journal articles, book chapters, and scholarly works and has served on various state and national associations, as well as editorial boards, including the Journal of Counseling & Development.