Counseling Professor Receives PCA Award for Advocacy
November 20, 2020
On October 3, 2020, Lisa Corbin, MS, LPC, NCC, assistant professor, counseling programs, was awarded the David W. Hall Advocacy
Award by the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA). This award recognizes a professional
in the field of counseling who has gone above and beyond to advocate on behalf of
the counseling profession and marginalized communities within the state of Pennsylvania.
“It is an honor to be recognized in this way. Throughout my career I have worked to
involve my students, as well as family and friends, in advocacy efforts. From the
Martin Luther King Day of Service to PCA’s Annual Advocacy Day in Harrisburg, PA,
I’ve worked to align my efforts with initiatives that advance the counseling profession
and enhance mental health services for underserved populations. I went into this profession
to advocate for social change and I’m proud to be recognized externally for this work,”
shared Corbin.
According to their website, the PCA is a State Branch of the American Counseling Association.
The primary goal of the organization is to promote and support the competent, ethical
and culturally inclusive practice of professional counseling in Pennsylvania and advocate
for the counselors and clients they serve. As a member of PCA, Corbin has served as
conference chair and currently serves as secretary for the Greater Philadelphia Area
Counseling Association (GPACA). Corbin was instrumental in resurrecting GPACA and
served as the chapter’s first president when it was reinstated.
When asked what this award means for PCOM, Corbin explained, “this award is a significant
achievement for the counseling programs here at PCOM. As a counseling professional,
I work to advance the profession and the protections we receive in Pennsylvania. This
award adds to PCOM’s standing in the counseling world and also helps us to stand out
against our peers.”
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