I believe that an individual cannot be isolated from their community. True, lasting change takes place when the community is included in a collective effort to improve not only the lives of my clients but also the systems we all exist within. Advocacy and increasing mental health literacy are imperative to this mission.
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Below are my workshops and conferences I have led as part of this ongoing commitment:
Selected speaker for the 2024 Race, Equity, and Social Justice Conference hosted by the University of Washington Behavioral Health Institute.
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Presented on the lack of data and visibility surrounding minority women's experiences as healthcare providers.
Led a mental health workshop at Prosser High School to help students understand how social media use and academic stress influence brain systems associated with reward and motivation.
Hosted a community event in North Lawndale, IL, in collaboration with the Art Institute of Chicago, providing local residents with information about resources supporting adolescent homelessness, access to wellness activities (such as yoga), and educational opportunities.
Represented Triumph Treatment Services, a 28-day intensive substance rehabilitation facility, at a community resource fair. Engaged local residents and provided information on available resources for individuals struggling with substance dependence.
Interned at a social service agency in Pilsen, IL, helping elementary aged students explore and express their emotions through art and group activities.
