Elizabeth Boland, Ph.D., CRC, Assistant Professor
Director, Human Services and Rehabilitation-Everett

Education

Ph.D. Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

M.S.  Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

B.B.A.  Marketing and Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Certifications

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Background

After receiving her Master's degree, Dr. Boland worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Nebraska for three years.  In addition to a general caseload, she was the liaison with the local rehabilitation hospital and was actively involved on the rehabilitation team for both the inpatient and outpatient programs.  The caseload at the rehabilitation hospital consisted of individuals with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.

Upon completing her Doctoral degree, Dr. Boland joined the faculty at the University of Florida's Department of Rehabilitation Counseling.  During her 4.5 years at UF, she taught undergraduate courses in Rehabilitation Services, graduate courses in Rehabilitation Counseling, and doctoral courses in Rehabilitation Science.  Dr. Boland joined the Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling at Western Washington University as the Director in December, 2004.

Areas of Focus, Research/Projects Interests

Dr. Boland's research interests are vocational issues and barriers to employment for people with significant disabilities and rehabilitation counseling education.

Other Interesting Facts

Beth has two children, Rob and Kari, and two dogs, Buzz and Jade.  The kids are actively involved in sports (soccer, basketball, and baseball) and scouting.  The family enjoys the great outdoors of the Northwest through camping and hiking.

Contact information:  elizabeth.boland@wwu.edu 

Erica Johnson, Ph.D., CRC
Instructor and Clinical Coordinator

Education

Ph.D.    Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

M.S.      Rehabilitation Counseling, Western Washington University

B.A.      Psychology, University of Puget Sound

Certifications

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Background

Dr. Johnson joined the WWU faculty in 2008, and she is currently engaged in both teaching and clinical supervision. She completed a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at Western Washington University (2000).

Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Johnson spent 8 years working as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in both the private and medical sectors. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Johnson completed advanced practica training in rehabilitation and neuropsychology at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Meriter Hospital where she gained experience working with children and adults of all ages. She also completed a counseling psychology residency at Millard Health Centre and a clinical rehabilitation psychology fellowship in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Dr. Johnson has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses in rehabilitation counseling psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has also held a faculty appointment in the Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include individual and family adjustment to disability, depression, anxiety, cognitive rehabilitation, and pain management. Scholarly interests include neuropsychological and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury; and education and training issues in rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation psychology.

Areas of Focus, Research/Projects Interests

Dr. Johnson's research interests are neuropsychological and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, and education and training issues in rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation psychology.

Other Interesting Facts

Erica is married and lives in Kirkland.

Contact information:  Erica.Johnson@wwu.edu  

Alexandra  Burns, M.A., CRC
Program Coordinator

M.A.  Guidance and Counseling, University of Colorado at Denver, CO

B.S.   Journalism, University of Colorado at Boulder, CO

Lori Magnuson, M.A.,
Univ. of Iowa Doctoral Candidate and
WWU Instructor

Kurt Johnson, Ph.D.
University of Washington and
WWU Instructor

Erin Martz, Ph.D.
WWU Instructor

Ed Goldenberg, Ph.D., 
University of Washington and
WWU Instructor