Janet (Xinyu) Gu
Doctoral Student
Janet (Xinyu) Gu is a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Janet’s research interests focus on the development of ethnic-racial identity and critical consciousness in immigrant-origin youth of color. Drawing from her prior clinical experience as a case manager for marginalized youth, Janet aims to integrate culturally sensitive, strength-based practices into classroom settings with diverse students.
pronouns: she/hers
Education
EdM, Mental Health Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University
BS, Applied Psychology/Global Public Health, New York University