Dr. Tanise McInnis

Adjunct Professor
Dr. Tanise McInnis
Dr. Tanise McInnis, LCSW, Ed.S., BC-TMH, CAS, is a dedicated community collaborator with over 25 years of experience focused on mitigating systemic and institutional oppression through culturally responsive practices in education, leadership, and clinical settings. A psychotherapist, higher education lecturer, scholar-practitioner, podcaster, author, and consultant, her work bridges academic research and real-world application. Currently, she is exploring the intersection of neurodiversity and strengths-based approaches in clinical and educational spaces. A Chicago native, she enjoys music, creative projects, and cherishes time spent with her family.

DSW, Simmons University, 2023
Post-Graduate Certificate-Autism Spectrum Disorders, Arizona State University, 2021
Ed.S., Counseling and Educational Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2009
MSW, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004
BSW, University of Southern Mississippi, 2001
 

  • McInnis, T. (2024). In-person community collaborative session: Embracing the spectrum—Wellness identification, intervention & resources for parents & caregivers of neurodiverse, developmentally delayed & medically fragile children. Creator & Speaker/Facilitator.
  • McInnis, T. (2024). Virtual staff presentation—University of Southern Mississippi: Cultivating connection—A strengths-based perspective applicable for neurodiverse identified students. Creator, Producer, Publisher & Speaker/Facilitator.
  • McInnis, T. (2022). Virtual wellness event: Embracing the spectrum caregiver workshop. Creator, Producer, Publisher & Speaker/Facilitator.
  • McInnis, T. (2022). Virtual wellness event: Sis, let's talk—Decreasing the stigma of mental health. Sponsored by Shine Light on Depression-Mississippi. Creator, Producer, Publisher & Co-Facilitator.
  • McInnis, T. (2022). Virtual lunch & learn: Children and youth with special health care needs of Mississippi (CYSHCN Cares 2 Transformation) “Ways to engage family caregivers around mental health during COVID-19.” Target audience: Healthcare professionals, parent consultants, social workers, nurses, physician assistants, IT support, and dentists. Creator, Producer, Publisher & Speaker/Facilitator.
  • McInnis, T. (2021). Virtual wellness panel: Seasonal affective disorder. Co-Speaker.
  • McInnis, T. (2020). Virtual wellness panel: United, we serve and thrive—Mental health & wellness event. Co-panelist.
  • Social Work
  • Higher Education
  • Community Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Clinical Practice
  • Social Media-Digital Storytelling
  • Human Services

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