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Dèsa Daniel
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado Denver
Education/Degree:
1 Counselor Education & Supervision Counselor Education & Supervision (University of New Mexico)
About
Dr. Dèsa Karye Daniel is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Mexico. Her research examines racial and ethnic dynamics in academic spaces, focusing on the experiences of Black and Brown college students. Dr. Daniel highlights the challenges faced by Black womxn in leadership and investigates the effects of stress and racial battle fatigue on BIPOC womxn professionals, emphasizing the psychological impacts of systemic racism. She advocates for a more inclusive multicultural counseling curriculum and critically analyzes college campus responses to protests and the dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Additionally, she explores student and faculty attitudes toward pro-Palestinian advocacy to understand activism complexities. Dr. Daniel earned her doctorate in counselor education from the University of New Mexico and holds dual master’s degrees from New Mexico State University.
Current Work
Dr. Dèsa Karye Daniel studies important issues about race and culture in schools and workplaces, focusing on Black and Brown college students. She examines the challenges faced by Black women in leadership and how they contribute to positive changes in their schools. Dr. Daniel also looks at how stress and racism affect BIPOC women in professional jobs, highlighting the need for supportive environments. A key part of her work is ensuring that different cultures are represented in counseling programs, advocating for fairness and inclusivity. She analyzes how colleges respond to protests and changes related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, pushing for meaningful policy changes. Additionally, Dr. Daniel studies the perspectives of students and teachers on pro-Palestinian protests. She is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for all students to help them succeed in their academic journeys.
Research Area Keyword(s)
mental health, Racial dynamics, advocacy, racism