Taylor Koonce

Curious and determined mental health counseling graduate student who is passionate about social justice, multicultural, and intersectionality focused counseling. Extensive research experience in gender, racial, and LGBTQ+ studies. Strong understanding of the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community and communities of color. Dedicated to continuing to learn how to make clients feel understood, accepted, and seen.

Oral Presentations

Koonce, T. (December, 2021). Perception of LGBTQ+ Discrimination. Presented at the Celebrating Student Research in Psychology Conference at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Koonce, T. (April, 2023). Crab Theory & Swiss Army Knives: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Intersectional Oppression in America. Presented as Psychology Bachelors Thesis at Marist College.

Koonce, T. (December, 2022). Defense of Experimental Philosophy & Its Use in Fighting Bias. Presented as Philosophy Bachelors Thesis at Marist College.

Poster Presentations

Koonce, T., & Levering, K. (October, 2022). A Review of Racial Essentialism in America. Presented at the New England Psychological Association Conference at the Worcester Institute of Technology, Worcester, MA.

Koonce, T., & Levering, K. (October, 2023). Measuring Racial Essentialism Among the General Public. Presented at the Eastern Psychological Conference at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA.

Cum Laude: Marist College                         2023

Marist College Dean's List                           2021 - 2023

Outstanding Oral Presentation Award:         2021

Celebrating Student Research 

in Psychology Conference                                         

Marist College Honors Society                    2020 - 2023                                     

Marist Presidential Scholarship                   2019 - 2023