Counseling Professor Dr. David Ford Shares How to Thrive Through Tribes

Dr. David Ford is a professor in the counseling department at Monmouth University. He's committed to expanding access to counseling services for all people, and in particular, men of color. He's also a fan of building supportive communities, thrive tribes. From fraternities to collegial groupings to gatherings of the like-minded, David Ford builds communities among men of color.

David Ford, Ph.D. is a professor of Counseling, a doctoral fellow for the National Board of Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program and the recipient of the 2020 Samuel H. Johnson Distinguished Service Award.

David's favorite song: Be Grateful by Walter Hawkins.

Favorite words: A setback is a setup for a comeback. His favorite poem is Invictus.