Amanda López Askin, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Proud to be part of “Preserving History and Democracy” for Doña Ana County

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

School Mental Health Advocate/ConsultantProvide regional leadership and technical assistance for school personnel, community, and local stakeholders on student outcomes connected to mental health and wellness. Collaboration and partnerships are key components, including aspects of local, regional, and statewide planning, developing and implementation of statewide standards, policies, state legislation and training and resource materials that directly impact the quality of student… Show more School Mental Health Advocate/ConsultantProvide regional leadership and technical assistance for school personnel, community, and local stakeholders on student outcomes connected to mental health and wellness. Collaboration and partnerships are key components, including aspects of local, regional, and statewide planning, developing and implementation of statewide standards, policies, state legislation and training and resource materials that directly impact the quality of student success and outcomes. Show less

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

- Teach freshman course on first-year college acclimation, topics include communication skills, navigating resources, mental health care, cultural diversity, study skills, writing skills, maintaining scheduling and organization, and other aspects of first-year challenges that incoming freshman face- Guest lecture in Educational Leadership courses

MissionMy goal for "Let's Talk Las Cruces" Wednesday show is to have a conversation. About anything and everything that impacts Las Cruces - this can be local, state, or national news or happenings. Creating a safe and positive place to have a dialogue and explore ideas.

I hosted a health and wellness talk show that focused on interviewing experts in our community on health - but also encouraged a holistic, integrated approach to offering health education. Mental health, relationships, animal advocacy, the environment, community safety, and any and all other issues that affect health. This basically meant that almost no topic or guest was off limits!This was a fun way to be introduced to radio and I learned a lot about all aspects of health and… Show more I hosted a health and wellness talk show that focused on interviewing experts in our community on health - but also encouraged a holistic, integrated approach to offering health education. Mental health, relationships, animal advocacy, the environment, community safety, and any and all other issues that affect health. This basically meant that almost no topic or guest was off limits!This was a fun way to be introduced to radio and I learned a lot about all aspects of health and wellness at the same time. Show less

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

-Completed SAFE Home Study training to become a Certified SAFE Home Study specialist-Completed extensive home studies on those seeking to provide specialized Treatment Foster Care within their home

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Leadership - Administration

Master'S Degree (M.S.), Marriage And Family Therapy Major, Minor Counseling Educational Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication