Brooke Diviak Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, United States

As an Early Childhood Clinician at Help USA, I provide trauma-informed clinical support to young parents aged 18-25 who have experienced homelessness. I guide families in addressing trauma-related symptoms and developmental delays, using evidence-based interventions to foster healthy child development and resilience. I also design and facilitate workshops focused on mental health, child development, and breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma.

New York, New York, United States

As a Behavior Intervention Specialist at IRI, I provided clinical services to 44 adults with developmental disabilities across six group homes. I conducted trauma-informed counseling sessions, addressing behaviors like self-injury and aggression, while supporting clients and their families in coping with developmental disabilities and trauma. I also led professional trainings to enhance staff competency and provided data-driven evaluations to guide care strategies.

New York, Ny

As a Global Health Program Assistant at Give Them a Hand Foundation, I coordinated program plans and timelines to align with global health initiatives and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. I communicated project goals to stakeholders and donors and successfully pitched a healthcare and education project to U.N. Ambassadors, securing multi-national support.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

As an Executive Assistant at Children of Promise, I led grant writing efforts, securing a $20,000 grant independently and contributing to a $2 million collaborative gift to enhance mental health services for children affected by intergenerational incarceration. I also analyzed program data to improve outcomes and fostered community partnerships through outreach, securing donations and resources for at-risk families.

New York, Ny

As the Founder and Lead Teacher at Wildflowers, I developed a unique model integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices to support the mental and physical health of children and their caregivers. I taught over 500 classes, enhancing emotional regulation and resilience for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I also built strong partnerships with schools and community stakeholders to sustain youth mental health programs.

Brooklyn, Ny

As a Research Assistant in the Early Literacy Lab under Dr. Katie Pace Miles, I designed an educational board game to enhance phonemic awareness for PreK students. I presented the game’s design and qualitative results at the PaTTAN Literacy Conference in 2021, sharing insights with educators worldwide. By making the board game freely accessible online, I facilitated its adoption by educators across the U.S., India, and Australia.

New York, New York, United States

As a Special Education Itinerant Teacher at Park Avenue Day School, I applied clinical strategies to enhance social and communication skills for a PreK student, facilitating their integration into a general education classroom. I collected daily quantitative data on the child's progress toward social and behavioral goals and served as a liaison between the school, behavioral therapist, occupational therapist, and parents of the child.

Greater New York City Area

As a Research Assistant in the Lab for the Developing Mind under Dr. Moira Dillon, I assisted in conducting an eye-tracking study with infants to assess early cognitive development, analyzing gaze duration for logical and illogical outcomes in animated videos. I also guided four-year-old children in participating in map drawing studies, providing insights into early spatial reasoning and verbal communication skills. Additionally, I led participant recruitment at the National Museum of Mathematics, engaging with families and managing the flow of participants. I trained and supervised undergraduate assistants and regularly participated in training for SPSS, R, Photoshop, and Blender.

Dayton, Ohio Area

As a Student Ambassador at the University of Dayton, I guided 662 campus tours for prospective students and donors, building rapport and offering guidance throughout the college decision-making process. My role involved sharing insights about campus life and academic programs, helping visitors connect with the university community.

As a Research Assistant in the University of Dayton Department of Psychology, I contributed to multiple research projects across three labs. In the Clinical Psychology Lab, I co-developed a study examining racial differences in self-confidence among female high school students, facilitating participant recruitment and securing IRB approval. In the Transformative Self Lab, I conducted behavioral coding of Facebook profile photos to analyze social media patterns in relation to personality traits. Additionally, in the Social Psychology Lab, I assisted with a study on hormonal influences during the menstrual cycle, administering questionnaires and supporting data entry and preliminary analysis. These experiences honed my research skills and deepened my understanding of psychological principles.

Sydney, Australia

As a Project Coordinator at Planting Seeds AU, I organized community events for refugees and migrants, fostering inclusive spaces for connection and communication despite language and cultural barriers. I conducted in-depth interviews to capture personal stories of displacement, trauma, and resilience, ultimately authoring and designing an eBook to showcase these narratives. This project aimed to amplify underrepresented voices, increase public awareness, and advance advocacy efforts.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Psychology In Education (Clinical Psychology)

Activities and Societies: Research Assistant within the Loss, Trauma, and Emotion Lab.Thesis: Purpose in Life and Encouraging Its.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador, President's Emissary, Peers Advocating for Violence Education, Dayton Civic Scholar.