Dr. Rebecca West (s/h/h) is an Assistant Professor at Texas Woman’s University. She has a wide range of clinical experience and has worked alongside other creative arts therapists and allied health professionals. Rebecca’s teaching philosophy is grounded in tenets of critical pedagogy, feminism, anti-ableism, and post-colonialism. She identifies as a BIPOC music therapist and is passionate about working to center underrepresented or historically marginalized music therapy communities.
Rebecca will share from her experiences as a former internship director and supervisor, and current educator. Topics will include ways she has not always supported students in the most accessible, equitable ways. She will also share ways she has grown and implement more accessible and equitable practices. She will also center what other researchers and individuals who identify as belonging to underrepresented communities have noted and recommend. She would like for anyone who listens or watches to come away wanting to engage in more self-reflection and critical analysis of how to incorporate what is discussed into their educational programs, practicum placements, and internships.
