MAC students network with professionals, alumni at All Ohio Counselor Conference

Fourteen MAC students and Dr. DoHee Kim-Appel attended the All Ohio Counselor Conference (AOCC) of the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) in Dublin, Ohio, November 4-6, 2026. OCA celebrated the 59th year of hosting an annual conference. This year's theme was Elevate | Our Values, Our Voices, Our Vitality.

The students' participation in the conference was funded by the MAC's HRSA grant. The conference brought together MAC students at different stages of their training, including those completing practicum or internship, as well as those graduating in December and becoming Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs).

MAC students had the opportunity to connect with 'Berg MAC alumni who are working in the field or who own private practices. Some are pursuint doctoral degrees. The students also met OCA leaders and attended a variety of sessions.

The students shared their excitement about the significance of the opportunity to meet with a diverse array of counselors, hear about their counseling experiences, and gain a better understanding of the diverse work being done across the counseling profession.

Jade Reynolds shared with MAC faculty, “I needed to let you all know how much I appreciated the opportunity to attend the Ohio Counselors Conference. It was a great and refreshing experience and a great way to learn invaluable information, make connections and meet professionals and emerging professionals in the field. Thank you all for your hard work and diligence with the HRSA grant to make this possible, and the monetary support for all MAC students.”