Conference Proceedings
National Level
Ratts, M.J., Singh, A., Nassar-McMillian, S., Butler, S.K., & McCullough, R. (Accepted Presentation, March 2016). Multicultural and social justice counseling competencies: Guidelines for the profession. American Counseling Association National Conference. Montreal, Canada.
Ratts, M.J., Singh, A., Nassar-McMillian, S., Butler, S.K., & McCullough, R. (Accepted Presentation, October 2015). Revision of the AMCD multicultural counseling competencies: Future directions in counseling practice and research. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Ratts, M.J. (March 2015). Counselor-Advocate-Scholar Model: A Delphi study. American Counseling Association National Conference. Orlando, CA.
Ratts, M.J., Singh, A., Nassar-McMillian, S., Butler, S.K., & McCullough, R. (March 2015). Revision of the AMCD multicultural counseling competencies: Future directions in counseling practice and research. American Counseling Association National Conference. Orlando, CA.
Ratts, M.J. (March 2012). Diffusion of innovation. American Counseling Association National Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Ratts, M.J. Lee, K., O’Connell, W., Leibsohn, J., & Graham, M. (October 2011). Redesigning counselor education: Fulfilling the mandate for social justice advocacy. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Nashville, TN.
Ratts, M. J., Toporek, R., & Lewis, J. (March 2010). ACA Advocacy Competencies: Expanding our roles. American Counseling Association National Convention. Pittsburgh, PA.
Lewis, J., Ratts, M., Toporek, R., & Paladino, D. (March 2010). What is social justice counseling and advocacy? Developing new professional leadership roles and competencies. Multicultural Social Justice Leadership Development Academy. American Counseling Association National Convention Pre-Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Singh, A.A., Arredondo, P., Butler, K., Hays, D., Pickering, D., Ratts, M.J., & Toporek, R. (March 2009). Speaking up and OUT: Social Justice Leaders on LGBTQI Issues in Counseling. American Counseling Association National Convention. Charlotte, NC. (ACA Presidential Session).
Ratts, M.J. & Dempsey, K. (March 2009). Advocacy competencies self-assessment survey: A tool for measuring advocacy competence. American Counseling Association National Convention. Charlotte, NC.
Ratts, M. & DeKruyf, L. (March 2009). Multicultural and advocacy dimensions model: Connecting the multicultural counseling competencies and advocacy competencies. American Counseling Association National Convention. Charlotte, NC.
Ratts, M. (March 2008). Preparing counselors for social justice: A national study of CACREP-accredited counselor education programs. American Counseling Association National Convention. Honolulu, HI.
DeKruyf, L. & Ratts, M. (March 2008). Social justice advocacy and professional school counselors: The ACA advocacy competencies as a framework for action. American Counseling Association National Convention. Honolulu, HI.
Ratts, M. (October 2007). Social justice counselor training: A national study of social justice training efforts in CACREP accredited counselor preparation programs. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Columbus, OH.
Ratts, M. (July 2007). Career counselors as social justice advocates: Incorporating the ACA advocacy competencies into career counseling. National Career Development Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Sandy Lopez-Baez, Hugh Crethar, Ratts, M., Vivian McCollum, Carmen Salazar (March 2007). Vanguards for change: A call From ACES to infuse social justice in counselor education curricula. American Counseling Association National Convention. Detroit, MI.
Ratts, M. & DeKruyf, L. (October 2005). The complexities of diversity: Integrating multiple dimensions of identity models into counselor supervision. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Capuzzi, D., Briggs, C., Stauffer, M., Ratts, M., Pehrsson, D., Nakazawa-Hewitt, M., & Tanigoshi, H. (October 2005). The rewards of mentorship: Keys to success. Pre-Conference Workshop. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Ratts, M. (May 2005). Social justice counseling: From reaction to social action. Beyond Talk: Tools and Training for Advocacy and Social Action CSJ and PSY-R Conference. Portland, OR.
Capuzzi, D., Stauffer, M., Ratts, M., (April 2005). Briggs, C., Pehrsson, D., Nakazawa-Hewitt, M., & Tanigoshi, H. The rewards of mentorship: Keys to success. American Counseling Association National Convention. Atlanta, GA.
Regional Level
Ratts, M. & Dempsey, K. (November 2008). Multicultural and advocacy dimensions model: Connecting the multicultural counseling competencies and advocacy competencies. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Palm Springs, CA.
Ratts, M., Crethar, H., & Dermer, S. (November 2006). Teaching multiculturalism and social justice through a focus on privilege. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Ratts, M. & DeKruyf, L. (November 2006). Social justice counseling: A study of social justice training efforts in CACREP-accredited counselor preparation programs. November 2006. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Stauffer, M., Pehrsson, D., Capuzzi, D., Ratts, M., Briggs, C., & Nakazawa-Hewitt, M. (October 2004). The rewards of mentorship. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Sacramento, CA.
Ratts, M., Briggs, C., & Pepperell, J. (October 2004). From multiculturalism to social justice: Toward the development of a “fifth force” in counseling paradigms. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Sacramento, CA.
Ratts, M., & Nakazawa-Hewitt, (October 2004). M. Implementing multicultural counseling competencies and advocacy competencies through social justice counseling teams. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Sacramento, CA.
James, G., Nakazawa-Hewitt, M., Windish, B., Ratts, M., & Dempsey, K. (November 2003). Navigating the higher education system: A multicultural perspective. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Tucson, AZ.
State Level
*Kenney, V., Robinson, S., & Ratts, M.J. (March 2014). Creating safe learning spaces for LGBTQ youth. Washington School Counselors Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Shimono, S., Black, S., & Ratts, M. J. (February 2010). The Fierce Urgency of Now: Using Diffusion of Innovation to Speed up the Adoption of the ASCA National Model in Schools. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Ratts, M. J. & Grumman, D. (February 2009). Professional Certificate. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Ratts, M. J. (February 2009). WA-ACES Roundtable Discussion. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Hatch, B., McCullough, J., Kearns, & Ratts, M. (February 2008). Supporting LGBTQ youth in K-12 schools. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Ratts, M., Garcia, J., Nordell, K., Schmit, L. (February 2008). Mask-ulinity and school violence: Implications for school counselors. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Gallison, J., Yamada, D. Hatch, B., McCullough, R., Schelien, B., Santos, K., & Ratts, M. (March 2007). Safe space training: School counselors creating safe and inclusive educational environments for LGBTQ students in K-12 schools. Washington and Oregon School Counselor Association Conference. Vancouver, WA.
DeKruyf, L. & Ratts, M. (March 2007). A social justice advocacy framework for professional school counselors. Washington and Oregon School Counselor Association Conference. Vancouver, WA.
Ratts, M. & Edwards, C. (October 2006). Incorporating social justice principals into community and school counselor preparation programs. Washington Counseling Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Ratts, M. (October 2005). Implementing ACA’s advocacy competencies: Strategies on how to close the achievement gap in K-12 schools and save school counseling positions along the way. Oregon School Counseling Association Conference. Hood River, OR.
Ratts, M. & Nakazawa-Hewitt, M. (November 2004). The complexities of diversity: Counseling clients with multiple oppressions. Oregon Counseling Association Conference. Corvallis, OR.
Ratts, M. (April 2004). Sex and violence: Images of women in the media. Conference on Gender and Culture. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Ratts, M. & Conroy, K. (October 2001). Homophobia and heterosexism: Is it a gay or heterosexual classroom issue? Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference. Springfield, IL.
Ratts, M.J., Singh, A., Nassar-McMillian, S., Butler, S.K., & McCullough, R. (Accepted Presentation, March 2016). Multicultural and social justice counseling competencies: Guidelines for the profession. American Counseling Association National Conference. Montreal, Canada.
Ratts, M.J., Singh, A., Nassar-McMillian, S., Butler, S.K., & McCullough, R. (Accepted Presentation, October 2015). Revision of the AMCD multicultural counseling competencies: Future directions in counseling practice and research. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Ratts, M.J. (March 2015). Counselor-Advocate-Scholar Model: A Delphi study. American Counseling Association National Conference. Orlando, CA.
Ratts, M.J., Singh, A., Nassar-McMillian, S., Butler, S.K., & McCullough, R. (March 2015). Revision of the AMCD multicultural counseling competencies: Future directions in counseling practice and research. American Counseling Association National Conference. Orlando, CA.
Ratts, M.J. (March 2012). Diffusion of innovation. American Counseling Association National Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Ratts, M.J. Lee, K., O’Connell, W., Leibsohn, J., & Graham, M. (October 2011). Redesigning counselor education: Fulfilling the mandate for social justice advocacy. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Nashville, TN.
Ratts, M. J., Toporek, R., & Lewis, J. (March 2010). ACA Advocacy Competencies: Expanding our roles. American Counseling Association National Convention. Pittsburgh, PA.
Lewis, J., Ratts, M., Toporek, R., & Paladino, D. (March 2010). What is social justice counseling and advocacy? Developing new professional leadership roles and competencies. Multicultural Social Justice Leadership Development Academy. American Counseling Association National Convention Pre-Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Singh, A.A., Arredondo, P., Butler, K., Hays, D., Pickering, D., Ratts, M.J., & Toporek, R. (March 2009). Speaking up and OUT: Social Justice Leaders on LGBTQI Issues in Counseling. American Counseling Association National Convention. Charlotte, NC. (ACA Presidential Session).
Ratts, M.J. & Dempsey, K. (March 2009). Advocacy competencies self-assessment survey: A tool for measuring advocacy competence. American Counseling Association National Convention. Charlotte, NC.
Ratts, M. & DeKruyf, L. (March 2009). Multicultural and advocacy dimensions model: Connecting the multicultural counseling competencies and advocacy competencies. American Counseling Association National Convention. Charlotte, NC.
Ratts, M. (March 2008). Preparing counselors for social justice: A national study of CACREP-accredited counselor education programs. American Counseling Association National Convention. Honolulu, HI.
DeKruyf, L. & Ratts, M. (March 2008). Social justice advocacy and professional school counselors: The ACA advocacy competencies as a framework for action. American Counseling Association National Convention. Honolulu, HI.
Ratts, M. (October 2007). Social justice counselor training: A national study of social justice training efforts in CACREP accredited counselor preparation programs. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Columbus, OH.
Ratts, M. (July 2007). Career counselors as social justice advocates: Incorporating the ACA advocacy competencies into career counseling. National Career Development Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Sandy Lopez-Baez, Hugh Crethar, Ratts, M., Vivian McCollum, Carmen Salazar (March 2007). Vanguards for change: A call From ACES to infuse social justice in counselor education curricula. American Counseling Association National Convention. Detroit, MI.
Ratts, M. & DeKruyf, L. (October 2005). The complexities of diversity: Integrating multiple dimensions of identity models into counselor supervision. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Capuzzi, D., Briggs, C., Stauffer, M., Ratts, M., Pehrsson, D., Nakazawa-Hewitt, M., & Tanigoshi, H. (October 2005). The rewards of mentorship: Keys to success. Pre-Conference Workshop. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Ratts, M. (May 2005). Social justice counseling: From reaction to social action. Beyond Talk: Tools and Training for Advocacy and Social Action CSJ and PSY-R Conference. Portland, OR.
Capuzzi, D., Stauffer, M., Ratts, M., (April 2005). Briggs, C., Pehrsson, D., Nakazawa-Hewitt, M., & Tanigoshi, H. The rewards of mentorship: Keys to success. American Counseling Association National Convention. Atlanta, GA.
Regional Level
Ratts, M. & Dempsey, K. (November 2008). Multicultural and advocacy dimensions model: Connecting the multicultural counseling competencies and advocacy competencies. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Palm Springs, CA.
Ratts, M., Crethar, H., & Dermer, S. (November 2006). Teaching multiculturalism and social justice through a focus on privilege. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Ratts, M. & DeKruyf, L. (November 2006). Social justice counseling: A study of social justice training efforts in CACREP-accredited counselor preparation programs. November 2006. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Stauffer, M., Pehrsson, D., Capuzzi, D., Ratts, M., Briggs, C., & Nakazawa-Hewitt, M. (October 2004). The rewards of mentorship. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Sacramento, CA.
Ratts, M., Briggs, C., & Pepperell, J. (October 2004). From multiculturalism to social justice: Toward the development of a “fifth force” in counseling paradigms. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Sacramento, CA.
Ratts, M., & Nakazawa-Hewitt, (October 2004). M. Implementing multicultural counseling competencies and advocacy competencies through social justice counseling teams. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Sacramento, CA.
James, G., Nakazawa-Hewitt, M., Windish, B., Ratts, M., & Dempsey, K. (November 2003). Navigating the higher education system: A multicultural perspective. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Tucson, AZ.
State Level
*Kenney, V., Robinson, S., & Ratts, M.J. (March 2014). Creating safe learning spaces for LGBTQ youth. Washington School Counselors Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Shimono, S., Black, S., & Ratts, M. J. (February 2010). The Fierce Urgency of Now: Using Diffusion of Innovation to Speed up the Adoption of the ASCA National Model in Schools. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Ratts, M. J. & Grumman, D. (February 2009). Professional Certificate. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Ratts, M. J. (February 2009). WA-ACES Roundtable Discussion. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Hatch, B., McCullough, J., Kearns, & Ratts, M. (February 2008). Supporting LGBTQ youth in K-12 schools. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Ratts, M., Garcia, J., Nordell, K., Schmit, L. (February 2008). Mask-ulinity and school violence: Implications for school counselors. Washington School Counselor Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
*Gallison, J., Yamada, D. Hatch, B., McCullough, R., Schelien, B., Santos, K., & Ratts, M. (March 2007). Safe space training: School counselors creating safe and inclusive educational environments for LGBTQ students in K-12 schools. Washington and Oregon School Counselor Association Conference. Vancouver, WA.
DeKruyf, L. & Ratts, M. (March 2007). A social justice advocacy framework for professional school counselors. Washington and Oregon School Counselor Association Conference. Vancouver, WA.
Ratts, M. & Edwards, C. (October 2006). Incorporating social justice principals into community and school counselor preparation programs. Washington Counseling Association Conference. Seattle, WA.
Ratts, M. (October 2005). Implementing ACA’s advocacy competencies: Strategies on how to close the achievement gap in K-12 schools and save school counseling positions along the way. Oregon School Counseling Association Conference. Hood River, OR.
Ratts, M. & Nakazawa-Hewitt, M. (November 2004). The complexities of diversity: Counseling clients with multiple oppressions. Oregon Counseling Association Conference. Corvallis, OR.
Ratts, M. (April 2004). Sex and violence: Images of women in the media. Conference on Gender and Culture. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Ratts, M. & Conroy, K. (October 2001). Homophobia and heterosexism: Is it a gay or heterosexual classroom issue? Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference. Springfield, IL.