M.A., Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies
B.A., Fairhaven College
Malcolm joined Acera in 2013 as our School Counselor for one year, then served as the Assistant Director of the School for the next five years before shifting to the role of Senior Counselor and, now, Director of Lower School. Malcolm has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State. For more than 20 years Malcolm worked with youth from birth through age 21 as a founder, director and therapist in foster care and residential treatment programs. As a director in these programs Malcolm was responsible for overseeing all facets of the care being provided for the youth including their education. Malcolm served on a number of professional oversight committees within the foster care system to ensure quality of service, application and integration of evidence based practices and progressive models of care. Malcolm also consulted with the Child Protection Services department to support youth moving up and out of the residential treatment system in a more efficient, effective and less traumatic manner. In addition, Malcolm has also had a private therapy practice for children, youth and adults. Before his graduate degree, Malcolm focused his self-designed bachelors degree on alternative education and human development. At Acera, beyond his work with our students and staff, Malcolm also loves building things to help make our school facilities better. Perhaps Malcolm’s favorite part of his day finds him in the lobby greeting every student (and parent) as they enter the school at the start of the day! Aside from his deep experience as a member of the team, Malcolm also has insight into our school as the father of an Acera alumnus. A few lesser known facts about Malcolm include that he is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School in Wyoming, was on the ski patrol at Mount Baker in Washington State for 7 years as a certified Wilderness First Responder, loves cooking and making ceramics, and has been on a four-week silent meditation retreat.
