HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS• 20+ years of experience with crisis intervention, resource referral, assessment, motivational interviewing, mental health and substance use diagnosis and treatment. I have Honors-level Master's degrees in Counseling Psychology and Forensic Psychology, with extensive experience in mental health and substance use diagnosis and treatment. I have experience working with a broad range of populations including forensic and homeless populations, trauma victims, and diverse cultures. I recently completed my PhD Forensic Psychology coursework with a 3.93-Honors level. I am working on my Prospectus to submit to the IRB for my doctoral dissertation: A Qualitative Exploration of Adults' Lived Experiences of Post-Release Community Reentry following Solitary Confinement During Incarceration.My extensive experience designing and presenting community, educational, and psycho-educational material inspires and supports lively engagement, and curiosity in the learning environment . To facilitate knowledge acquisition, I combine professional experience, cultural sensitivity, humor, and social responsibility to support interactive engagement. My doctoral level formal teaching education & training includes Teaching of Psychology to facilitate the specifics of teaching psychological curricula at the college level.