Dr. Elmadani earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He also earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a school counseling certification and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from New Jersey City University. He is a Certified Professional School Counselor and eligible for Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensure. Dr. Elmadani has experience as a supervisor in working with groups and individuals with severe mental health disorders. He also has experience working in school counseling and higher education settings as a school counselor and college advisor. He worked as a counselor educator and program director for mental health counseling programs. Dr. Elmadani serves as an Editorial Review Board Member for the Departures in Critical Qualitative Research Journal (DCQRJ).