Madiha Jamil
Madiha Jamil, PhD, is an Associate Professor at UMass Global with over 14 years of experience in K–12 school counseling, counselor education, and educational leadership. She specializes in preparing future school counselors through data-driven, equity-centered practices that promote academic achievement, career readiness, and social-emotional wellness for all students.
Prior to joining UMass Global, Dr. Jamil served as the Director of School Counseling and Assistant Professor at the University of Hawai‘i, where she led the design and implementation of a comprehensive, ASCA-aligned school counseling licensure program. In that role, she developed and taught graduate-level courses in cross-cultural counseling and social-emotional learning, chaired diversity and equity committees, and secured state approval for licensure pathways.
Dr. Jamil’s professional expertise includes culturally responsive pedagogy, counselor supervision, program development, and student advocacy. She has led district-wide counseling initiatives in public school systems, supervised hundreds of counseling professionals, and implemented early intervention strategies to support at-risk youth. She is also a certified Restorative Justice Facilitator and cultural competency trainer, with a strong commitment to serving historically marginalized communities.
She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Hampton University and holds an M.Ed. in School Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University. Dr. Jamil is a published researcher and frequent presenter at national conferences, with scholarly interests in digital mindfulness, educational equity, and transformational leadership in school counseling.
Education History
2021 - Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Hampton University
- Dissertation: Exploring the effects of modified MBSR program on teachers and school counselors during a disruptive situation
2011 - M.Ed. in Counseling, George Mason University
2004 - B.A. in Psychology, Minor in International Affairs, George Mason University
Scholarly Activities
2025
- Digital Mindfulness for School Counselors, Hawai’i School Counseling Association Conference
2024
- A Case Study of a HS Transformational Leadership Class, 14th International Conference on Education and Justice
- Early Indicators for At-Risk Youth: ASCA Conference
Professional Experience
2024-2025: Director of School Counseling/Assistant Professor, University of Hawai'i Manoa
- Led the strategic design and implementation of a comprehensive, ASCA-aligned school counseling program at the University of Hawai’i, prioritizing educational equity and support for underserved communities.
- Developed and taught innovative graduate-level courses, secured licensure approval, managed program logistics, and drove diversity and inclusion through leadership in college-wide initiatives.
- Oversaw program communications, maintained essential resources, and established clear policies to ensure consistent quality and student success.
2019-2025: Instructional Assistant Professor, Texas A&M International
- Led graduate-level instruction in core school counseling concepts using innovative, interactive strategies to prepare students for real-world practice
- Oversaw clinical practicum experiences as Practicum Coordinator, providing individualized supervision, mentorship, and field placement coordination to support student growth and licensure readiness.
- Advised students on academic and professional development, developed evaluation metrics aligned with accreditation standards, and contributed to continuous program improvement through curriculum and assessment review.
2022-2024: School Counseling Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools
- Led district-wide development and alignment of school counseling programs with Virginia and ASCA standards, using data to meet the academic, social-emotional, and career needs of over 400 counseling professionals.
- Supervised staff, managed professional development initiatives, coordinated major student-focused events, and led equity-driven efforts such as dropout prevention through data analysis and targeted interventions.
- Oversaw program evaluation, budgeting, field leadership meetings, and ASCA model implementation while collaborating with departments and community partners to enhance access, compliance, and student support services.
Education History
2021 - Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Hampton University
- Dissertation: Exploring the effects of modified MBSR program on teachers and school counselors during a disruptive situation
2011 - M.Ed. in Counseling, George Mason University
2004 - B.A. in Psychology, Minor in International Affairs, George Mason University
Scholarly Activities
2025
- Digital Mindfulness for School Counselors, Hawai’i School Counseling Association Conference
2024
- A Case Study of a HS Transformational Leadership Class, 14th International Conference on Education and Justice
- Early Indicators for At-Risk Youth: ASCA Conference
Professional Experience
2024-2025: Director of School Counseling/Assistant Professor, University of Hawai'i Manoa
- Led the strategic design and implementation of a comprehensive, ASCA-aligned school counseling program at the University of Hawai’i, prioritizing educational equity and support for underserved communities.
- Developed and taught innovative graduate-level courses, secured licensure approval, managed program logistics, and drove diversity and inclusion through leadership in college-wide initiatives.
- Oversaw program communications, maintained essential resources, and established clear policies to ensure consistent quality and student success.
2019-2025: Instructional Assistant Professor, Texas A&M International
- Led graduate-level instruction in core school counseling concepts using innovative, interactive strategies to prepare students for real-world practice
- Oversaw clinical practicum experiences as Practicum Coordinator, providing individualized supervision, mentorship, and field placement coordination to support student growth and licensure readiness.
- Advised students on academic and professional development, developed evaluation metrics aligned with accreditation standards, and contributed to continuous program improvement through curriculum and assessment review.
2022-2024: School Counseling Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools
- Led district-wide development and alignment of school counseling programs with Virginia and ASCA standards, using data to meet the academic, social-emotional, and career needs of over 400 counseling professionals.
- Supervised staff, managed professional development initiatives, coordinated major student-focused events, and led equity-driven efforts such as dropout prevention through data analysis and targeted interventions.
- Oversaw program evaluation, budgeting, field leadership meetings, and ASCA model implementation while collaborating with departments and community partners to enhance access, compliance, and student support services.