Cirecie West-Olatunji, Ph.D.
CEO at CRESTS Program
Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji is the Melba Fortuné Martinez Endowed Professor in the counselor education program and director of the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit at Xavier University of Louisiana. She has received numerous awards from national organizations and has been recognized as a Fellow in the American Counseling Association (ACA). Nationally, Dr. West-Olatunji has initiated several clinical research projects that focus on traumatic stress and systemic oppression. Her publications include three co-authored books, numerous book chapters, and over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. West-Olatunji has delivered research papers throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. She is the Founder and CEO of CRESTS program, an online professional development company emphasizing decolonizing training to better serve communities of color.
Areas of Interest & Expertise:
Education
Family Support
Parent Engagement
Professional Development
Social Justice
Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Preferred Platforms:
Short Workshops (90 minutes)
Keynote address
Workshop Series specialized in Adverse Childhood Experiences
Open to both in-person and online events
Be Strong Families Webinars:
Promoting Socio-emotional Health and Well-being in Families During COVID-19 and Beyond
Can Racism be Considered an Adverse Childhood Experience? Let’s Talk About It?
Structural Racism as a Detriment to the Mental and Physical Health of Young Children