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 & Community Involvement
activity
CT Association for Infant Mental Health
Professional OrganizationsCo-Chair
Details
Lead Professional Development Advisory Group, plan conferences, meet with key stakeholders, grant proposals, provide general advisement on new program and initiative implementation
2013 - Present
activity
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
Professional OrganizationsCommittee Member
Details
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
2014 - Present
activity
Endorsement
Advisory BoardsCommittee Member
Details
Infant 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
2023 - Present
activity
CT-AIMH
Public ServiceConsultant
Details
I am invited to consult on various projects and initiatives that the CT-AIMH may consider becoming involved in.
2014 - Present
activity
Central CT State University
Public ServiceAdvisor
Details
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