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I am currently pursuing an MA in Art Therapy at Southern Illinois University, where I am engaged in a practicum in hospice care. I hold a BA in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University, where I completed an honors thesis on mental health and bipolar disorder. My current research focuses on sustainability in my industry. My professional journey includes a nine-year career with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, where I developed and managed communication strategies, both domestically and internationally. Having closed this chapter, I now apply my public affairs skills at SIUE's business school where I hold a marketing and PR assistantship.

Additionally, I hold a 500-hour yoga teaching certification from Hatha Yoga School in India Studied where I studied advanced anatomy, pranayama techniques, meditation practices, and in-depth yoga philosophy and teaching techniques. As a future therapist, this background informs my practice and theoretical orientation. I currently offer private lessons. 

My memberships in various professional associations, including the American Art Therapy Association and the Association for Humanistic Counseling, support my dedication to integrating therapeutic practices with community engagement and sustainability.