Veteran, United States Air Force

Doctoral Student, Counseling Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX

Email: anvahue02@gmail.com

About Adley Vahue:

Adley Vahue is a distinguished psychology scholar and U.S. Air Force veteran with extensive experience in global military operations and academic research. Adley began his career in 2005 as an airborne cryptologic language analyst and special operations aviator, acquiring extensive international exposure. His proficiency in Middle Eastern and Southwest Asian languages, including Persian Farsi and Afghan Dari, proved invaluable in his service, where he earned seven Air Medals for Meritorious Service in Aerial Combat, an Air Force Achievement Medal, and an Air Force Commendation Medal for his contributions during Operations Enduring Freedom, Freedom's Sentinel, and Resolute Support.

After completing his service in 2019, Adley transitioned to civilian life, focusing on advancing his academic career. He earned his second bachelor's degree in psychology from Baylor University and a master’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. He is currently a second-year Counseling Psychology doctoral student at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.

Adley's academic research spans strengths-based therapies in multicultural counseling, psychotherapy and assessment, cognitive-based therapies for adults with autism, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychotherapist-patient confidentiality. His recent proposal on AI and confidentiality has been accepted for publication and presentation at a national conference.

Adley is a recipient of the Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs and is passionate about supporting underserved populations, to include veterans and their families. He has volunteered with the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network and served as a Veteran Peer Support Mentor. Recently elected as the Doctoral Student Executive Member for the Bexar County Psychological Association, Adley will advocate for the voices of psychological graduate students in his community. He is also actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, Student Veterans of America, and Asian American Psychological Association.