Janice E. Jones, PhD, is Assistant Professor, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI. She is also a certified alcohol and drug counselor and a certified clinical supervisor for alcohol and drug counselors. Dr. Jones' publications include articles and book chapters in the areas of training and supervision, positive psychology, multicultural awareness and training, successful life transitions for people with disabilities, and career and life transitions. She is actively engaged in applying positive psychology to practical problems, and is researching the impact of using positive coping strategies on the academic, career, and life outcomes of diverse, low-income youth. She has served as… the Communications Officer for the Positive Psychology Section of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association and currently serves as the Treasurer of that section. Dr. Jones also serves on the executive board of Kids Matter, Inc. a non-profit group that is working to change foster care in the state of Wisconsin.