Credentials: MS Ed. Special Education & Reading almost 30 years working with young people and their families in public school and community settings; Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP); New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS-P) with Specialization Tracks (Supervision, Working with People in Crisis, Working with Older Adults, & Health and Wellness); NYS OASAS & OMH Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Training Certified (IMHATT); NYS Dept. of Health Citizen Public Health Leader; Person living with learning and mental health challenges since early childhood diagnosis; Lifelong Learner, Advocate, Sister, Aunt, Friend, & World Traveler. Former Board of Directors member for some community service/peer-run agencies and volunteer for many things.