Core Faculty
Dr. Antoinette C. Hollis
Antoinette C. Hollis, Ed.D., LPC, NCC, ‘00 is an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education at South Carolina State University in the Department of Human Services. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor and received her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in Sarasota, FL, M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling from South Carolina State University, and a B.S in Psychology from Florida A & M University.
Dr. Hollis has 11 years of experience working in private rehabilitation counseling with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Dr. Hollis professional experience in the field working with persons with disabilities has provided her an opportunity to conduct research presentations, book reviews, and articles in disability awareness and mental health.
She has served on the editorial board for the American Psychotherapy Association, a peer-reviewed journal. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association professional organizations that help shape her counseling identity.
Dr. Tanesha L. Jones-Boyd
Tanesha L. Jones-Boyd, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education at South Carolina State University in the Department of Human Services. She received a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, a M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling from South Carolina State University, and a B.S. in Sociology from Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Dr. Jones-Boyd has worked with students in higher education in various capacities for more than 10 years in addition to working for several years as a human service professional providing counseling services to individuals and families throughout the upstate of South Carolina. Her past positions include Rehabilitation Counselor with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, Program Manager and Core Faculty at Webster University Greenville Metropolitan Campus in the Graduate Counseling Department, and Faculty and Academic Advisor to students in the Public Service, Arts, and Sciences Division at Greenville Technical College. Dr. Jones-Boyd’s most recent position prior to joining South Carolina State University was the Director of Testing Services at Greenville Technical College where she oversaw all placement, academic, and professional testing services for the college.
Dr. Jones-Boyd is a member of the American Counseling Association and her areas of interest include fostering success for women in higher education, leadership development for counselors and training, multicultural counseling, and counseling in safe spaces.
Dr. Glacia Ethridge
Dr. Glacia Ethridge is an Associate Professor in the Counselor Education Program located in the Department of Human Services at South Carolina State University. She earned her Doctorate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in Counselor Education, specialization Rehabilitation Counseling in 2012. Her Bachelor of Science degree is in Psychology, and her Master of Arts degree is in Rehabilitation Counseling; both degrees were earned from South Carolina State University in 2002 and 2004, respectfully.
Dr. Ethridge is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate (LCAS-A), a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP). She has more than 24 publications and has garnered more than $2 million in federal grant funds. She has served on both state and national boards. Her research interests are in the areas of social justice, disability, addictions, ex-offenders, transition youth with disabilities, and career barriers. Her work experience transcends across state, private, and non-profit sectors that span over 10 years.
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