Springfield College , Art Therapy/MH Counseling (2003)
Art Therapy Intern
DMHAS; Artreach & Second Step Players
BS
Long Island University , Art Therapy/counseling (2001)
Art Therapy Intern
Amityville Hospital
Art Therapy Intern
State of CT DSS
AS
Quinebaug Valley Community College, Arts and Sciences
Board Certifications
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Certification Organization
CT-Association for Infant Mental Health
Latest Certification Date
2024
Original Certification Date
2010
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
activity
Co-Chair
Professional OrganizationsCT Association for Infant Mental Health
Lead Professional Development Advisory Group, plan conferences, meet with key stakeholders, grant proposals, provide general advisement on new program and initiative implementation
Details
2013 - Present
activity
Committee Member
Professional OrganizationsAlliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
Member of various committees including Policy Development for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Home Visiting, Research and Endorsement Holders; representing Connecticut Association for Infant Mental Health
Details
2014 - Present
activity
Committee Member, Endorsement
Advisory BoardsInfant Toddler Coalition of Arizona
Member of Endorsement Advisory committee to support the Arizona Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition in marketing, education, applying for grants to support costs of endorsement for applicants
Details
2023 - Present
activity
Consultant
Public ServiceCT-AIMH
I am invited to consult on various projects and initiatives that the CT-AIMH may consider becoming involved in.
Details
2014 - Present
activity
Advisor
Public ServiceCentral CT State University
Invited to advise faculty in the Early Childhood Education Department to crosswalk IECMH competencies into Coursework and create a Bachelor's degree with specialty in Infant Mental Health