Credentials: MS Ed. Special Education & Reading almost 30 years working with young people and their families in public school and community setting; New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) with Specialization Tracks (Supervision, Working with People in Crisis, & Working with Older Adults); 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. Board of Directors member for some community service/peer run agencies, volunteer for many things, & member of service organizations.