Professional Counselor – MedStar Georgetown Physician GroupMindfulness Facilitation in Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP):Lead mindfulness-based therapeutic interventions for participants in an IOP, promoting emotional regulation, stress reduction, and coping strategies through guided meditation, breathwork, and body awareness practices.Leadership in Mindfulness Community of Practice:Coordinate and lead a mindfulness community of practice, creating a supportive space for regular participants to explore mindfulness concepts, share experiences, and deepen their practice. Develops curriculum and facilitates group discussions, workshops, and mindfulness exercises.Parent Mental Health Support:Provides individual and group counseling services to parents, addressing issues related to stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and emotional well-being. Conducts wellness assessments and tailored interventions to support mental health and resilience in family dynamics.

Lead the development and implementation of strategies aligned with IAAM's mission and vision, driving organizational growth and community impact.Oversee financial management, budgeting, and fundraising initiatives to ensure sustainability and advancement of IAAM's goals.Direct and coordinate all operational activities, ensuring efficient execution of programs, services, and outreach.Negotiate and approve contracts, partnership agreements, and collaborative opportunities that support IAAM’s mission and expand its influence.Provide leadership and guidance to staff, promoting a culture of mindfulness, inclusion, and accountability.Act as a key spokesperson for IAAM, building relationships with stakeholders, donors, and community partners.

A Mindfulness Trainer teaches clients to manage life stressors through the cultivation of personal awareness, emotional intelligence, self-reflective practices, and critical thinking skills. Additionally, restorative circles support this process by incorporating community-based restorative practices to support academic progress, mindfulness, and community building. * Introduced mindfulness training tools to promote thoughtful dialogue, creative expression, self-exploration, and meditation.* Conducted restorative circles to assist clients in personal development also, growth.* Provided exercises and activities to refocus clients inward to examine their roles in Life. * Supported clients in the formulation of personal mindfulness practice. * Supported clients' discovery of how their environmental stressors (i.e., ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and societal)affects their quality of life.

Counseled individuals who display maladaptive behavioral symptoms; namely, behavioral symptoms manifesting in Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD), Adjustment Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Depression. * Coordinated treatment plans and wrap-around services with other mental health professionals and related agencies. * Performed intake, assessment analysis, and diagnostic services. * Assisted parents with parenting skills training and support. * Conducted group and individual sessions for children, teens, and adults. * Counseled and mentored individuals on psychosocial, career, and lifestyle development. * Created teaching modules on mindfulness and meditation techniques and practices. * Created and maintained group programming to support student’s academic and psychosocial development.

Counseled and supported students enrolled in Upward Bound/ Upward Bound Math and Science pre-college preparatory program. This Federally funded program is an outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Supported students with:* Resume building. * Developing academic and career goals. * Individual and group counseling services* Promoting positive psychosocial development. * Creating mindfulness and meditation teaching models.

* Developed and implemented efficient database systems for procurement and inventory of all school technology-related equipment. * Maintained and serviced all technology-related equipment.* Conducted routine training and professional development for teachers, students, related service providers, and families to ensure efficient use of technology-related equipment.* Provided personal consultation and assessment to determine the user needs and provided appropriate solutions.* Coordinated the development, updating, and maintenance of the school website.

* Supported the reinforcement of lessons by reviewing material with individual students or in small groups* Reiterated school and class rules through positive practices to promote students behavior* Supported teachers with fundamental record keeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades.* Assisted teacher's lessons by preparing materials or setting up class equipment.* Supported the supervision of students in class, lunch, recess, and field trips.