Robert Lange
410-858-0274 (mobile) rlange2@vols.utk.edu
Winston Salem, NC
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Expected Graduation May 2024
Counselor Education Knoxville, TN
M.A., Wake Forest University Expected Graduation May 2021
School Counseling Winston Salem, NC
GPA: 3.98
B.S., James Madison University Graduated 2017
Psychology Harrisonburg, VA
GPA: 3.5
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wake Forest University 2020-2021
Graduate Assistant, Department of Counseling
• Assist faculty members with research activities and agendas.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on departmental projects and initiatives.
• Meet with prospective students to assist with admissions process and answer questions
incoming students might have regarding the program.
The Downtown School 2020-2021
School Counseling Intern
• Meet with students experiencing distress for academic and social challenges including
responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Lead classroom guidance lessons.
• Assist in development of COVID-19 protocols.
• Lead grief groups for staff.
• Conduct home visits to address issues related to COVID-19 including engagement, needs
unmet, and challenges with motivation.
Rappahannock County Day Camp Summer 2020
Camp Director
• Facilitated an in-person camp experience that followed COVID-19 state and federal
guidelines to ensure a safe and meaningful experience for campers from the ages of 5-12.
• Purchased all necessary supplies for program
• Managed 9 staff members in implementing processes and procedures of camp
R.J. Reynolds High School Spring 2020
School Counseling Practicum Student
• Met with students in crisis to develop safety plans
• Assisted students in addressing academic and social challenges.
• Worked with students on scheduling classes and get on track for graduation.
Wake Forest University 2019-2020
Graduate Assistant, Learning Assistance Center – Disability Services.
• Served as an academic coach
• Facilitated outreach programming events and workshops
• Assisted in case conceptualization with senior staff
UNC School of the Arts 2017-2019
Residence Hall Coordinator, Residence Life Programs
• Responded to student crisis situations
• Oversaw the Peer Leader Program
• Developed Leadership Development Program
• Facilitated Student Leader Training
James Madison University
Organization Development Specialist, Student Activities & Involvement 2016-2017
• Developed and implemented new organization recognition process
• Planned and executed a one-day leadership conference for students consisting of different
speakers across campus presenting on a variety of leadership topics.
Envision EMI Corporation, Vienna, VA 2012-2017
Program Lead, Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit
Program Lead, Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Program Coordinator, Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Operations Coordinator, Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Scholar Relations Advisor, Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Operator, Junior National Young Leaders Conference
• Oversaw both senior staff and full field staff trainings.
• Hired and supervised all seasonal staff.
• Responded to crisis situations, mediated conflicts and facilitated parental communication
for any incidents involving students
Staff Advisor, Colorado State University Summer Study Program Summer 2016
• Served as a Resident Advisor to a group of 14 students
• Taught 3 sections of Psychology 101 to high school-aged students in grades 9-11 from all
over the world
Team Leader, On the Road Collaborative 2015-2016
• Supported Skyline Middle School student in preparation of Mock Trial
Team Lead, Boys and Girls Club 2014-2016
PUBLICATIONS
Hayden, S., Osborn, D., Peace, C., & Lange, R. (2021). Enhancing Agency in Career
Development Via Cognitive Information Processing Theory. British Journal of Guidance
& Counselling.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Bido, M., Lange, R., & Binkley, E. Risky Sexual Behaviors in Adolescence.
Presentation for the North Carolina Counseling Association Virtual Conference 2021.
Casares, D. R., Jr., & Lange, R. Stepping up, or overstepping?: Ethical school
counseling in a time of crisis. Presentation for the Law and Ethics in Counseling
Virtual Conference 2021. 1 hour.
Hayden, S., Peace, C., & Lange R. (submitted). Enhancing Career Agency via Cognitive
Information Processing Theory. Presentation Proposal for the International Association
for Educational and Vocational Guidance Conference 2021.
Lange, R. & Hayden, S. Integrating Career and Mental Health Support in the
Time of COVID. Presentation for the North Carolina Counseling Association
Conference 2021.
Lange, R., Newhart, S., & Travis, S. P. (May 2020). Using individual psychology principles to
bridge the gap between school and college counseling. North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology Conference.
Lange, R. (February 2020). Antisocial Personality Disorder: A Review in Pursuit of an
Effective Intervention. Presentation for the North Carolina Counseling Association
Conference 2020.
Melechiori, K., Lange, R., Akinola, I., Wholihan, R., Heitt, B., Horton, S., Gray, L., & O’Brien,
K. (April 2017). Using Moral Foundations to Confront Sexism. James Madison
University Psychology Symposium, Harrisonburg, VA.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Gender & Intergroup Relations Lab Spring 2017
Department of Psychology, James Madison University
• Conducted analysis of data surrounding the topic of confronting sexism using moral
foundations.
• Debriefed participants on online questionnaires and responded to any questions
regarding the study.
SERVICE
President, Chi Sigma Iota Pi Alpha Chapter, Wake Forest University 2020-2021
• Oversee and implement mentor match program
• Developed, produced, and collaborated on CSI podcast series; hosted and created content
• Developed Spring speaker series on Counselor Identity using Zoom
Member of Title IX Case Resolution Board, UNC School of the Arts 2017-2019
Search Committee Chair for Residence Hall Coordinator position
Search Committee for Clinical Director of Counseling
Search Committee for Residence Hall Coordinator
Balanced Man Steward (Mentor), Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity 2016-2019
Volunteer Community Teacher, Civics Program, On the Road Collaborative 2016
Co-Founder/Co-President, Flight Against Leukemia, Harrisonburg, VA 2013-2015
• Raised over $15,000 for Be the Match Foundation through events where patrons receive
airplane rides and hosted an airshow with two professional airshow pilots
Leadership Counselor, Make Your Mark on Madison, James Madison University 2012
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
J. Wallace and Katie Dean Graduate Fellowship, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2021
Outstanding New Professional, North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO) 2018
Study Abroad Participant, Cross Cultural Psychology Program 2017
Selected to attend a 2-week study abroad program in Europe
Keynote Speaker, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Charter Banquet 2014
