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Amber Douglas is a licensed clinical psychologist. She teaches courses related to psychological distress, mental health, trauma, resilience and research methods. Her work lies at the intersection of social psychology and clinical psychology, specifically the interactions between social contexts and individual differences. She examines the impact of traumatic stress on cognitive processes, interpersonal health, and mental health in her work. In addition, Douglas investigates how race and other aspects of identity intersect with one’s appraisal and experience of stress, trauma and psychological well-being. Most recently, her work examines the role of psychological distress and resilience in academic contexts.

Emily brings nearly 15 years of experience working in the disability services field. In her current role as the Technology Access Coordinator, she assesses and supports student’s assistive technology needs on campus, coordinates alternative format accommodations, supports faculty in creating accessible course materials, and manages the Assistive Technology lab. She sits on a number of campus committees including the Software Cross-functional Task Force, the Computer Image Group, and the Technology Access Committee.  Emily chairs the Accessible Documents and Media subcommittee, and represents Mount Holyoke on the Five College Technology Access Committee.

Ross, they/them/theirs pronouns, is the Accessibility Coordinator for AccessAbility Services. They graduated from Hampshire College with a B.A. that focused on philosophies and design methods of education, work, and community. Ross aims to help all Mount Holyoke students equitably learn, engage, and thrive throughout their time at the College. Their work with student accessibility is rooted in transparency, student autonomy, valuing student experience and voice, and honoring small moments as genuine connections.