Chitra Thummarukudy (she/her) is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Palo Alto University. Her professional identity is grounded in counselor education, with active roles in teaching, supervision, research, and clinical training. Chitra teaches graduate-level counseling courses, supervises counselors-in-training during residency, and is deeply invested in supporting ethical practice, cultural humility, and professional identity development. Her research focuses on BIPOC counseling experiences, racial microaggressions, supervision processes, and trauma-informed practice, drawing from her work across school, community, and university-based settings. She is actively engaged in professional service through leadership and committee roles within state and national counseling organizations, contributing to advocacy, DEIA, accessibility, and counselor training initiatives. Through her teaching, scholarship, and service, she is committed to preparing reflective, socially responsive counselors and advancing equity within counselor education.