Jill Nelson

Jill R. Nelson is the Associate Dean for Professional Development and Leadership in the College of Human Development and Education at North Dakota State University (NDSU) and an Associate Professor in the Counselor Education and Supervision program.   Dr. Nelson received her B.A. degree in Psychology and German from the University of South Dakota, as well as her M.A. degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education.  She received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kent State University in Kent, OH.  Jill’s research interests include faculty development and mentoring, shame and shame resilience, and counselor supervision.  She has been at NDSU for 13 years in the counselor education and supervision program.  She teaches courses in the clinical mental health and doctoral programs, including a popular course called, "Shame and Shame Resilience."  She is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, and facilitates workshops and leadership training using the Daring Way curriculum based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.