Author Biography
Galaxina G. Wright, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC is an early-career Assistant Professor at Florida International University in the Department of Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology. She recently earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Central Florida. She completed her master’s degree in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling from Regent University, and is currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for the state of Florida. Galaxina carries a wide range of expertise providing career counseling and career education to diverse populations, including social services with low-income populations, a college career center, a non-profit organization, and academic advising within higher education. As a researcher, her primary research interest surrounds career challenges among individuals and families from traditionally underrepresented populations, such as unemployment and job search.
Jasmine A. H. Griffith, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Old Dominion University. Dr. Griffith earned her Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Counseling at Old Dominion University in 2024. She is currently a Licensed Resident in Counseling in Virginia. Dr. Griffith has clinical experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages, treating diverse mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, complex trauma, substance use, and social determinants of health issues concerning historically oppressed and marginalized communities. Furthermore, as a critically engaged researcher, Dr. Griffith addresses and investigates cultural and social factors that affect historically oppressed and marginalized people to promote systemic equity and belonging within academic and behavioral health settings.
Jasmine R. Garrison, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Dr. Garrison has worked with children, adults, families, and couples across community mental health, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, and outpatient settings. She is the owner of a private practice where she works with highly motivated, high-achieving professional women and men. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an adjunct professor for master’s-level counseling students and as a consultant for organizations seeking to enhance the mental and emotional well-being of their employees. She also facilitates workshops and serves as a speaker on various mental health topics. Dr. Garrison's research interests include exploring the lived experiences of clients, counselors, and counselor educators from historically marginalized communities. Through her work, she aims to foster greater understanding of the unique challenges faced by these communities.
Inga Antrobus is a dedicated mental health professional and entrepreneur, currently a Ph.D. doctoral student studying Marriage and Family Counseling at Barry University. She has her own private practice, Boho Therapy. Inga is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, having graduated in the summer of 2023. Over the past three years, she has actively engaged in community, university, research, and professional organizations. Inga's goals are to continue her education and provide therapeutic services to couples, families, and individuals.
