Shekila Melchior, Ph.D., is a scholar-activist-practitioner and serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships in the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at George Mason University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional School Counselor in Virginia. She has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical and school settings. She is active in her local, state, and national organizations and has delivered over 100 presentations. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and a Master’s in School Counseling. Her research interests include social justice identity development, undocumented students/immigrants, the professional identity development of school counselors, and wellness for front-line activists, as well as wellness for Black Women. Shekila is the owner of Mindful Legacy, a small private practice in Northern Virginia.