Cynthia J. MacGregor, EdD, is a Professor in the Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education Department at Missouri State University and served as the site coordinator for the regional portion of a statewide EdD program in educational leadership offered by University of Missouri. She earned Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in psychology from Central Missouri State University, and her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Missouri. Her professional employment has included Drury University, Burrell Mental Health Center, Missouri State University, and the University of Missouri in a variety of faculty, mental health, and student support roles.