Deepika Nantha (she/her/hers) is nationally certified counselor, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education at the Pennsylvania State University. Nantha holds a M.Ed. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Pennsylvania State University and a B.S. degree in Psychology from the Ohio State University. Nantha’s research focuses on critical consciousness, cultural humility, and experiences of people with systemically marginalized racial identities. Nantha is committed to centering work that elevates voices of people of color, whilst also challenging system of power and privilege. She is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Graduate Assistant at World Campus Student Affairs, coordinating race-based affinity groups and advocating for social justice initiatives. Nantha held leadership roles in Chi Sigma Iota Rho Alpha Mu and active participation in committees like the Racial Trauma Taskforce and BIPOC Advisory.