Resume

• 2015

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Awarded the Social Justice Scholarship\nAdvisor: Dr. Fred J Hannah

  Counselor Education and Supervision

  Chi Sigma Iota

  ACA

  ASCA

  ALGBTIC

  CSJ

  Adler University

• 2011

  Master’s Degree

  MA in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Professional School Counseling\nCourse work emphasized the American School Counselor Association best practices

  Solution Focused Brief Counseling

  and Advocacy.

  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

  Concordia University Chicago

• 2007

  Master’s Degree

  Graduate Assistant for Dr. Ann Brigham from 2007-2009\nTeaching Internship with Dr. Marjorie Jolles from 2008-2009\nMaster's Project partnered with Teen Living Program

  a residential home for homeless youth

  to develop innovative educational practices for non-profits.

  Women's and Gender Studies

  Graduate Assistant to Dr. Ann Brigham\nRecipient of the Matthew Freeman Social Justice Award

  Roosevelt University

• 2001

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  BS in Psychology with emphasis on Behavioral Psychology

  human sexuality

  LGBTQ and youth populations. Minors in Sociology and Women's Studies. Awarded the Women's Studies student of the year. Volunteered with the Women's Resource Center for over three years and directed the annual production of the Vagina Monologues twice.

  Psychology

• 178.012320

  Licensed Professional Counselor

  State of Illinois

• Community Works

  Staff Mentor

  Currently named as the Gender and Sexuality Alliance. \nThe Gender and Sexuality Alliance is dedicated to creating a safe space for all members of the CAHS community. This student run group works to develop fundraisers and events that promote school safety

  acceptance

  and education toward an inclusive and empowering school culture. This club is welcoming to students of all ages

  races

  religions

  abilities

  genders

  and sexual orientations. Dedicated students can earn service learning hours for their participation.

  Gay Straight Alliance

  Faculty Search Committee Assistant

  Roosevelt University

  Women's Resource Center Advocate

  Southern Oregon University

  Education Specialist

  Worked under Will Bulka the Education Coordinator to develop innovative techniques for education through my internship hours. This experience was the foundation of my Master's project at Roosevelt University.

  Teen Living Programs

  RAMP Reviewer

  Reviewed applications for becoming a Recognized ASCA Model Program.

  American School Counselor Association

  Training

  PowerPoint

  Microsoft Word

  Staff Development

  Management

  Project Management

  Program Development

  Microsoft Excel

  Leadership

  Process Improvement

  Public Speaking

  Research

  Nonprofits

  Teaching

  Community Outreach

  Curriculum Development

  Higher Education

  Microsoft Office

  Truax Ph.D.

  Heidi A.

  Truax Ph.D.

  SCAR/Jasper Mountain

  Roosevelt University

  Roosevelt University

  Chicago Public Schools

  City of Chicago

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Chicago Public Schools

  Roosevelt University

  JUS 328: Social Justice and GLBTQ Issues

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Chicago Public Schools

  Chicago Academy High School

  Professional School Counselor

  Chicago

  IL

  Seminar Instructor for MA School Counseling students during their practicum and internship journey.

  Adjunct Instructor

  Roosevelt University

  Marine Leadership Academy

  Personal Social Lead | MTSS & BHT Lead | Master Counselor for District

  Professional School Counselor

  Chicago Public Schools

  Eugene

  Oregon Area

  SCAR/Jasper Mountain

  Chicago Public Schools

  Simpson Academy for Young Women

  Sole School Counselor at Simpson Academy for Young Women \nServing Teen Parents from 6th-12th Grade\n\"Preparing

  Education

  and Empowering Teen Mothers\"

  Professional School Counselor

  Chicago

  IL

  Graduate Assistant

  Roosevelt University

  Coordinated the collaboration of the City of Chicago

  Chicago Transit Authority

  and Central State SER for the city driven youth initiative \"Summer Jobs Program.\" This was a time limited position.

  City of Chicago

  Roosevelt University

  Chicago

  Illinois Downtown Campus

  Dr. Heidi A. Truax is both a Clinical Assistant Professor of School Counseling here at RU as well as a full time school counselor at Simpson Academy for Young Women of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Truax’s research interests include the experiences of transgender youth

  somatic psychology

  solution focused brief therapy

  and feminist/queer theory. Truax holds a PEL and an LPC within the state of Illinois and was the Honorable Mention for the Illinois High School Counselor of the Year in 2017. She serves the counseling profession both nationally and locally as a lead program reviewer for the American School Counseling Association

  a board member for the Illinois School Counseling Association

  and a Master Counselor supporting CPS’ 700+ school counselors.

  Clinical Assistant Professor

  Chicago Academy High School

  Course credit recovery mentor and library manager. Duties included supervising students recovering courses through an online platform

  college planning

  overseeing a dual credit for college program and transcript reviews.

  Guidance Counselor Assistant

  Chicago Public Schools

  WGS 305: Queer

  Sex

  Theory and Activism

  Roosevelt University

  Chicago Public Schools

  Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Access

  REACH School Counselor Framework Specialist

  Counselors for Social Justice

  American Counselor Association

  Board Treasurer

  Illinois School Counselor Association

  American School Counseling Associaiton

  Association of Counselor Educators & Supervisors

  Association for Lesbian

  Gay

  Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling

  English

  Social Justice Scholarship

  Adler University

  Toni Tollerud Counselor Educator of the Year

  Illinois School Counselor Association

  Mansfield Institute Social Justice Award

  Roosevelt University

  Women's Studies Outstanding Student Award

  Southern Oregon University

  Data Driven Counselor Award

  Chicago Public Schools Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising

  Freshmen On Track Dramatic Difference Award

  Chicago Public Schools Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising

  Ray Piagentini High School Counselor of the Year Honorable Mention

  Illinois School Counselor Association

  Graduate Scholarship

  Roosevelt University