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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Provides clinical consultation and guidance around responsive interventions related to trauma, violence, and resiliency to a team of highly skilled public health professionals. Incorporates clinical interventions, including creative healing strategies, that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Develops and facilitates individual and group coaching sessions designed to build resiliency, strengthen internal and external capability, and enhance workplace satisfaction and cohesion. Co-facilitates training content alongside the consulting team and supports the development of content utilizing clinical and expressive arts interventions.

Greater Boston Area

Provided rapid recovery services, to individuals and families, in Boston, impacted by homicide and non-fatal incidents of community. Facilitated culturally responsive and trauma-informed, short- and long-term counseling to people experiencing trauma symptoms resulting from homicide and community violence. Developed and led coping and wellness groups for community members and service providers in the aftermath of an incident of community violence. Established and maintained professional partnerships with a city-wide network of stakeholders, including health centers, community-based organizations, city officials, and emergency personnel. Offered clinical consultation to multilevel community providers. Developed curricula and training to assist agency partners with effective clinical interventions.

Greater Boston Area

Provided individual and group counseling to adolescent males committed to the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. Planned and facilitated weekly therapeutic groups. Collaborated with and communicated regularly with families and collateral providers to enhance comprehensive case management and clinical treatment. Presented case conceptualizations to DYS senior staff in support of client-centered clinical interventions.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Expressive Arts Therapy & Mental Health Counseling, Graduate

Ba, Media Studies

Activities and Societies: NSBE, NAACP, Urban Dance Team