Counseling Department Announces Addition of New Faculty
Jill Minor, Ed.D., LSC (OH)
Assistant Professor, Counseling Department
Marshall University
We are excited to welcome Dr. Jill Minor as one of our new Assistant Professors in the Counseling Department at Marshall University. Dr. Minor is an accomplished school counselor and counselor educator with extensive training in both mental health and school counseling. She is dedicated to creating a relational learning environment that incorporates theory and evidence-based practices, ensuring that her teaching is student-centered, differentiated, reflective, and engaging.
Dr. Minor’s research interests include counseling gifted students, teaching effectiveness, and career counseling. She has presented on a variety of topics, such as school counselor leadership and ethical practices, grounding techniques, crisis response, and college and career counseling services. Dr. Minor is passionate about advocacy for counselors at both the local and state government levels.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Minor enjoys gardening, attending Cincinnati Bengals games, and watching Bravo. She lives with her husband, Tom, and their two basset hounds, Dudley and Beatrice. Dr. Minor is thrilled to be a part of the Marshall University community and looks forward to collaborating with students and faculty.
Kari Mika-Lude, Ph.D., LPC (WV), LCPC (IL), AADC-S (WV), CAADC (IL), ALPS, NCC, MAC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT
Assistant Professor, Counseling Department
Marshall University College of Education and Professional Development
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kari Mika-Lude has joined the faculty of the Counseling Department at Marshall University as an Assistant Professor. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Mika-Lude completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, earned her graduate degree from Adler University, and obtained her doctorate from Northern Illinois University.
Dr. Mika-Lude is a licensed counselor with clinical specializations in trauma and addictions, particularly with first responders. She is trained in EMDR and has significant experience providing behavioral health services. Her research focuses on the impact of dehumanization on helping professionals. In addition to her faculty role, Dr. Mika-Lude owns and operates a group practice and supervises provisionally licensed counselors.
Dr. Mika-Lude and her husband, a retired firefighter/EMT, reside in Winfield, West Virginia, with their four dogs: Sadie, Toby, Baylee Waffles, and Duckie Noodles. They actively volunteer with the Cabell County Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team and have developed workshops on first responder wellness, PTSD recovery, and suicide prevention. Dr. Mika-Lude also serves on the Executive Board of the West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors Association and is the current President of the West Virginia Counseling Association.
Dr. Mika-Lude is excited to bring her experience and passion for community service to Marshall University and looks forward to making a positive impact on the students and the wider community.