Thomas Vance
Part-Time Lecturer
Email
vancet@newschool.edu
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Thomas A. Vance, Ph.D. joined the department of psychology as a Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow in 2019. He received his B.A. degree in psychology from The University of West Georgia, and his M.A.Ed. and PhD degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Psychology from The University of Akron. He completed his clinical psychology pre-doctoral internship at Boston University School of Medicine, specifically at The Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology (CMTP) and a Postdoctoral Research and Clinical Fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center in the department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Vance’s research, teaching, and professional service reflect his commitment to informing social justice efforts with scientific evidence and informing scientific advancements with social justice and multicultural considerations. Specifically, Dr. Vance’s research program focuses on the experiences and well-being of populations with multiple stigmatized identities, such as racial/ethnic minority and LGBTQ people of color. This research examines the nature of these experiences, their implications for psychosocial functioning such as health and academic self-concept, and their intersections across axes of inequality (e.g., homophobia, racism, sexism). True to counseling psychology values, Dr. Vance focuses on social justice, prevention, holistic wellness, and strengths in research and teaching.
Degrees Held
PhD 2018, The University of Akron
MAEd 2013, The University of Akron
BA 2011, The University of West Georgia
Professional Affiliation
American Psychological Association
Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Issues, APA Division 44
Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, & Race, APA Division 45
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, APA Division 53
Association of Black Psychologist
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapist
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
National Postdoc Association
Research Interests
Intersectionality, LGBTQ Mental Health, Men and Masculinity, Racial/Ethnic Identity, Cultural Responsiveness, Multiculturalism, Diversity
Awards And Honors
2019 Business Equality Network 40 Under 40 LGBT Leaders
2018 Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, LEAD Institute Fellow
2018 Student and Early Career Psychologist Engagement Award, APA Div 44
2018 American Psychological Association, Pre-Convention LGBTQ Advocacy Workshop
2018 National Register Health Service Psychologist Credentialing Scholarship
2015 30 Under 30 Alumni, The University of West Georgia