Using Narratives and Storytelling to Promote Cultural Diversity on College Campuses

T. Scott Bledsoe is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University. He is the Director of Clinical Training for PsyD Internship and teaches students of both Doctoral Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. He has taught cultural diversity courses for several years and is passionate about issues related to this topic. As a Diversity Ambassador, he is the coordinator of the Diversity Mosaic Experience, a program which showcases culture-based video narratives of students, staff, faculty, and administrators at the university. Dr. Bledsoe maintains a private psychotherapy practice and is active in the Azusa community. Before embarking on a career in clinical psychology, he worked as an elementary school teacher and technology coordinator at 49th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, California.

Kimberly A. Setterlund is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Azusa Pacific University. She is the Director of the Master of Social Work Program and teaches courses in theories, leadership, and social work practice in health care settings. She has developed interprofessional education and collaborative practice initiatives. Her research includes graduate student thriving as well as faculty development in higher education. Ms. Setterlund maintains a private clinical practice, specializing in treatment of women’s holistic health issues. She has 25 years of experience working in the field of social work in health and behavioral health settings, serving diverse individuals and communities.