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New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Collaborated with Director and colleagues to develop mental health component of agency health services clinic for foster care departmentOversaw the mental health needs of children & families in foster care. Responsibilities included completing psychosocial intake assessments and treatment plans, providing short term counseling, crisis interventions, and referrals for further servicesWorked collaboratively with program Nurse and Medical Assistants, as well as with other… Show more Collaborated with Director and colleagues to develop mental health component of agency health services clinic for foster care departmentOversaw the mental health needs of children & families in foster care. Responsibilities included completing psychosocial intake assessments and treatment plans, providing short term counseling, crisis interventions, and referrals for further servicesWorked collaboratively with program Nurse and Medical Assistants, as well as with other interagency programs, to ensure a holistic approach and continuity of care for clients Show less

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Provided fee-for-service assessments and community based therapy for individuals up to 21 years of age

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Provided weekly individual and group clinical supervision for 3 Art Therapy Interns

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Oversaw art therapy program at two public elementary school sites. Responsibilities included assessing site needs and referring students to AT program, completing psychosocial intake assessments with families, running individual, group, and family sessions, supporting AT interns on site, providing crisis support to students and teaching staff, and contributing to special programming such as community workshops and staff self-care sessions

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Conducted and documented virtual wellness screenings and check-ins with undergraduate students during campus closure due to COVID-19

Greater New York City Area

Clinical internship experience at an inpatient psychiatry unit. Primary responsibilities included leading art therapy groups for patients, planning and implementing art therapy directives to reflect needs and treatment goals of varied patient population, and assisting with daily programming on the unit. I also co-led integrative arts groups and community meetings with a dance/movement therapy intern, maintained documentation of groups and patient progress, observed daily groups… Show more Clinical internship experience at an inpatient psychiatry unit. Primary responsibilities included leading art therapy groups for patients, planning and implementing art therapy directives to reflect needs and treatment goals of varied patient population, and assisting with daily programming on the unit. I also co-led integrative arts groups and community meetings with a dance/movement therapy intern, maintained documentation of groups and patient progress, observed daily groups led by other creative arts therapy and psychology clinicians on-site, and attended weekly educational activities such as case presentations and grand rounds. Show less

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Primary responsibilities included maintaining digital photography archive, conducting research for photo shoots, and writing project descriptions and research proposals.

Brooklyn, New York

Facilitated individual and group art therapy sessions with students aged 5-11 who attended the Coalition's Arts & Literacy afterschool program. Researched, planned, and implemented art therapy directives based on clients' needs, interests, and treatment goals. Conducted psychosocial intake interviews with client guardians and maintained documentation such as student progress notes and treatment plans.

Greater New York City Area

Produced art for "The Strategist" section in the bi-weekly print magazine and various feature stories online and in print. Responsibilities included utilizing and maintaining broad knowledge of photography to research art and assign photographers, reporting stories, scouting locations, sourcing props, renting equipment, managing budgets, and collaborating with editors, photographers, and stylists in order to achieve desired visual goal.

Freelance position to produce photo essay "Cosby: The Women." Primary responsibilities included reporting the story, contacting and collaborating with participants, and facilitating photo shoots and travel itineraries. This story was the recipient of numerous accolades, including a George Polk Award.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Assisted in the production of exhibitions and special projects, oversaw daily maintenance and organization of the studio, and managed studio correspondence.

Venice, Veneto, Italy

International student internship program. Researched and lectured for guided tours on the collection and life of Peggy Guggenheim. Assisted in variety of tasks necessary to museum's daily functioning, such as ticket sales, artwork conservation, and special events. Presented academic research in photography to colleagues.

Master Professional Studies With Distinction, Creative Arts Therapy

Pratt Silver Circle Award, June 2020 Master's Thesis "Depicting Anxiety: A Phenomenological Investigation into Art Therapy and the College.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Photography

Activities and Societies: Bard New Orleans Exchange, Bard Prison Initiative "Have You Met My Sister Brigid?" Senior Project photography.