Rehabilitation Counseling Program

Fresno State Prof. Jenelle Pitt wins national award for disability and multicultural advocacy

Fresno State Associate Professor Dr. Jenelle S. Pitt has earned national recognition for her efforts to expand opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly individuals who are from minority backgrounds. The National Rehabilitation Association awarded her the Sylvia Walker National Multicultural Award, named after a professor, researcher and director of the first federal Research and Training Center focused on minority issues and disability. Walker served as a long-time advocate for multicultural issues in rehabilitation. Pitt joined the Kremen School of Education and Human Development faculty in 2009 and is coordinator of Fresno State’s nationally accredited Rehabilitation Counseling Program. She is also