Bio
Dr. Elston was born and raised in Florida. Her education and career have taken her to Minnesota, Virginia, Washington, DC, Georgia, and now North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of West Florida, a master’s degree in College Student Development and Counseling from St. Cloud State University, and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Georgia State University. At previous institutions Dr. Elston has worked as an academic adviser, an Assistant Director of Student Activities, and an Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs. In addition to her work in OAA, she serves as a Faculty Fellow, and an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Counseling. She primarily teaches undergraduate courses in culture and ethics, and master’s courses in advanced counseling skills and crisis management. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer (ASIST).