CRCC Emerging Leaders Network
A collaborative community for those just starting their Rehabilitation Counseling journey or experienced professionals looking to make an impact on the field.
Created in 2024, the CRCC Emerging Leaders Network is a collaboration between CRCC and early-career Certified Rehabilitation Counselors and students all across the United States.
Joining a professional development network as an early-career professional can provide you with a supportive community, valuable resources, and growth opportunities that can accelerate your career trajectory and help you reach your full potential. With the CRCC ELN, you’re connected to others who want to make an impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Why Join the CRCC Emerging Leaders Network?
Building Relationships
CRCC Emerging Leaders Network members connect and learn directly from one another through unique networking opportunities where they can share fresh ideas and approaches to everyday challenges as well as long-term strategies for growth.
Paving the Future of the Profession
Comprising ambitious individuals united by common goals, the CRCC ELN aims to inspire and support others to become leaders and change-makers, through various events and advocacy efforts.
Personal Growth and Development
CRCC ELN members participate in specialized education programs and experiences to nurture skills and grow leadership profiles that help generate success.
Dynamic Mentorship
Through a year-long Mentorship Program, the CRCC ELN connects early career CRCs to proven professionals to deepen the collaboration, engagement, and learning among our diverse community.
Member Requirements to join the CRCC Emerging Leaders Network
- Early-career Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs) in their first five-year certification cycle.
- Non-Certified Rehabilitation Counselors in their first five years of practice.
- Students enrolled in a Master Rehabilitation or Clinical Rehabilitation program.
- Interns in a Master Rehabilitation or Clinical Rehabilitation program.
- Displays a commitment and passion for rehabilitation counseling and wants to help share the future of our profession.
- Has a LinkedIn profile and is following the CRCC Facebook and Emerging Leaders Network pages and LinkedIn pages.
- Currently practicing in rehabilitation counseling.
Become a Member (For Free!)
Want to get involved? Tell us a little more about yourself and become a member today.
Joining CRCC ELN Has Its Perks!
Personal Growth and Development
Members participate in specialized education programs and experiences to nurture skills and grow leadership profiles that help generate success.
- Access to a referral network of your peers and experienced CRCs.
- Participation in CRCC ELN Skill Development Workshops.
- Access to all CRCC ELN member events.
- Access to exclusive CRCC ELN Networking events.
- Stay up to date on relevant topics/issues on rehabilitation counseling.
Benefits to Help You Succeed In Your Career
- A monthly newsletter focused on ELN activities, initiatives, and related topics
- Invitations and discounted pricing to CRCC products and future conferences.
- Free admission to CRCC ELN Workshops and Networking Events.
- A place to make your voice heard on important issues related to our profession.
- Clear pathways to advocacy efforts and resources.
Meet the CRCC Emerging Leaders Network Leadership Team
Megan J Baumunk MS, CRC, CVE, LPC-IT
Chair of the CRCC Emerging Leaders Network
Dissetator, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Megan worked many years in service and banking industries until the mid 2010s, when her career path led to human resources. While working in HR, she returned to school and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Human Relations from the University of Iowa. She obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2021. Megan has counseling experience in AODA, behavioral health, disability adjustment, caregiver adjustment, vocational rehabilitation, and grief and bereavement. She also has experience in behavioral health case management and forensic rehabilitation.