Amy Hayes Siler

Education

• Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• M.Ed. School Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• M.Ed. Research Methodology, University of Pittsburgh
• B.A. Psychology (music minor), Baldwin-Wallace College

Certifications

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• PA Education Specialist I Secondary School Counselor 7-12

Work Experience

• Adjunct Faculty, Pennsylvania Western University
• Counselor, Community College of Allegheny County
• Outpatient and Mobile Therapist, Behavioral Specialist Consultant, Family Behavioral Resources
• Evaluation Specialist, Pressley Ridge
• Research Analyst, Westat, Inc. (Maryland)
• Data Manager, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic 

Publications

• Hayes Siler, A. (2024). Community College Student Perceptions of Awareness, Utilization, and Satisfaction with In-House and Outsourced Counseling Services. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.  
• Hayes Siler, A., Greenleaf, A., Graham, M. A. (2022). Crisis Intervention for School Counselors. In C. N. Edwards & M. A. Graham (Eds.), Foundations of school counseling: Innovation in professional practice.
• Hayes Siler, A. J., & Allen, A. C. (2023). Gathering our collective voices in describing what we do: Results from a 2023 survey of community college counseling centers. ACA Community College Survey
• Siler, A., Sayer, J., Markovitz, C., Obester, C., and Strang, W. (2002). AmeriCorps*NCCC community outcomes. (Prepared under contract to the Corporation for National and Community Service). Rockville, MD: Westat.
• Cantor, D., Crosse, S., Hagen C., Mason, M., Siler, A., and von Glatz, A. (2001). Report on the study on school violence and prevention. A closer look at drug and violence prevention efforts in American schools. (Prepared under contract to the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice). Rockville, MD: Westat.

Presentations

• Hayes Siler, A., Karajic Siwiec, A., & Patterson-Mills, S. (2025). Teaching Career Counseling: Bringing 2024 CACREP Standards to Life! Invited presentation to the ACES Fall 2025 Conference.
• Patterson-Mills, S., Bang, N., Couture, V., Hayes Siler, A., & Wright, G. (2025). Career Counseling: Educating Counselors on Using Qualitative Career Assessments. Invited presentation to the ACES Fall 2025 Conference.
• Patterson-Mills, S., Hayes Siler, A., & Cokley, R. (2025). Unlocking the Artistry of Teaching Career Development Theory and Textbook Authoring. Facilitated webinar for the Career Interest Network of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
• Allen, A. C., and Hayes Siler, A. (2024). Community College Data Driven Advocacy and Support.  Invited presentation to the ACCA Spring 2024 Conference.
• Hayes Siler, A., and Allen, A. C. (2023). How are Community Colleges Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Students? Invited presentation to the ACCA Spring 2023 Conference
• Hayes Siler, A. (2022). Welcoming Generation Z Students and Intergenerational Considerations for Counselor Educators. Invited presentation to the NARACES Fall 2023 Conference. 
• Hayes Siler, A. (2022). Experience over Introspection when Choosing Careers. Invited presentation to the PSCA Spring 2022 Virtual Conference. 
• Hayes Siler, A. (2021).  Meditation practice. Invited presentation to the Johnstown Area School District teacher in-service

Leadership & Advocacy 

• Member, Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC)

• Member, American Counseling Association (ACA)

• Co-Chair Teaching workgroup of Career Interest Network and member School Counseling Interest Network, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)

• Prior Chair of Community College Committee, American College Counseling Association (ACCA)