Adia Fadaei
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Credentials
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Psychological First Aid
National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Zero Suicide InstituteNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Lifetime Membership Certification
Psi Chi The International Honor Society in PsychologyNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Learning: The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Online Training
California Department of Social ServicesMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Mental WellbeingSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
CITI ProgramFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Rare Beauty
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Rare Impact Mental Health Ambassador
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Jul 2022 - Present
Nominated to partake in the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez/Rare Impact Fund inaugural cohort of Rare Impact Mental Health Ambassadors. Working alongside other 28 college and graduate students to brainstorm mental health initiatives for youth & collaborating with Rare Beauty on social impact initiatives through social media activations. Receiving mental health trainings from Active Minds and Trevor Project. Amplifying the mission of Rare Impact, learning tangible takeaways to advocate in mental health, learning directly from mental health experts, and destigmatizing mental health through inclusion of the Rare Beauty brand and community.
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Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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988 Crisis/Suicide Counselor at Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
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Jul 2021 - Present
Working as a hotline listener at Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center. SPC takes calls from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Disaster Distress Helpline, the LAPD 911 Diversion Line, the Korean Crisis Line, Teen Line, and the LAUSD Crisis Line. Listening actively, deescalating crises, completing risk assessments, creating safety plans, and providing resources for callers.
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Mental Health is Health Youth Ambassador
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May 2022 - Jun 2022
Represented youth in mental health advocacy as the inaugural youth Mental Health is Health Ambassador with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Through this position, accentuated the necessity of youth mental health resources. Represented Didi Hirsch in a news special aired by CBS, declared ‘Mental Health is Health Month’ for May 2022 with the City of Los Angeles, Jhené Aiko, and MTV, and collaborated with “Self Care is for Everyone,” a mental health company, to engender awareness around 988 implementation.
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Viacom
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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White House Mental Health Youth Action Forum Participant
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Mar 2022 - Present
1 out of 30 youth mental health advocates across the nation chosen to participate in the nation’s first Youth Mental Health Action Forum at the White House. Forum hosted by MTV Entertainment and Viacom CBS, in coordination with the Biden-Harris administration, Selena Gomez, HHS, & SAMHSA. Leading up to the event, the cohort will partake in a 6-week program of collaborating with other youth and nonprofit mentors. Specifically defining, creating, testing, and planning a campaign centered around intersectional youth mental health crisis response to be established on a national scale. Presenting and pitching campaign ideas at the White House to an audience of media and technology professionals, government officials, and nonprofit executives to help inform future creative public health campaigns related to mental health. Continuing as an advocate for MTV/The White House after the event, representing youth at the “Los Angeles Youth Mental Wellness Now! Summit,” in coordination with the U.S. Surgeon General. Participating in Youth Roundtable with SAMHSA’s senior leadership for new youth mental health program implementation.
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Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nonprofit Resource Development Intern
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Creating educational and engaging mental health presentations/activities for the high school club portals to be disseminated nationwide. Analyzing data from student-based/staff-based surveys to articulate new content for high school program. Providing youth voice and feedback for ongoing collaboration with middle schools—in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund. Collaborating with Graphics & Social Media Intern to create final visual pieces of presentations and activity pages. Updating club portal with new materials. Representing Bring Change to Mind as an advocate in meetings for the California Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (MHSOAC).
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Azusa Pacific University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Mental Health Peer Educator Intern
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
Collaborating with students, faculty, campus groups, and surrounding community to provide awareness surrounding mental health. Leading and delivering psychoeducational presentations and outreaches on mental health/wellness topics. Creating social media and marketing content. Serving as student representative for University Counseling Center. Partnering with ethnic organizations, the Center for Student Action, the Office of Women’s Development, and other campus groups to engender intersectional mental health support. Led initiatives for school-wide campaigns surrounding National Denim Day, National Suicide Prevention Week, and more.
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Teen Line
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Worked alongside TeenLine's Outreach Director. Led 20+ high school students through a 65 hour-intensive training period to become crisis counselors for the hotline. Led psychoeducational training on topics including mental health issues, suicide, eating disorders, self-injury, racism, addiction, relationships, LGBTQ, child abuse, sexual assault, and trauma.
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Hotline Listener/Outreach Presenter
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May 2017 - Aug 2020
Volunteered weekly at a national crisis/suicide hotline located in Los Angeles, taking calls, emails, and texts. Frequently visited high schools, middle schools, colleges, law enforcement centers, and organizations throughout Southern California to provide psychoeducational presentations on mental health and suicide. Adapted to virtual hotline format during COVID-19 crisis.
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Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teen Advisory Board Member
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Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
Served during the 2019-2020 TAB term as a liaison between Bring Change to Mind organization’s directors and high school students. Communicated and collaborated with other members, brainstorming ways to improve the organization’s high school program with students nationwide. Served during the 2019-2020 TAB term as a liaison between Bring Change to Mind organization’s directors and high school students. Communicated and collaborated with other members, brainstorming ways to improve the organization’s high school program with students nationwide.
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The American Association of Suicidology
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Advisory Board Member
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
Served a one-year term on the Youth Advisory Board with the National Center for the Prevention of Youth Suicide (NCPYS), a program of The American Association of Suicidology. Assisted in decision-making for the organization. Provided insight and input in regards to topics surrounding the education and destigmatization of mental health and suicide. Served a one-year term on the Youth Advisory Board with the National Center for the Prevention of Youth Suicide (NCPYS), a program of The American Association of Suicidology. Assisted in decision-making for the organization. Provided insight and input in regards to topics surrounding the education and destigmatization of mental health and suicide.
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Private Tutor
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Privately tutored middle and high school students in the surrounding area. Taught across all subjects but specialized in English-related course work. Created lesson plans and outlined schedules for students. Assisted individuals in not simply achieving high scores or good grades; helped foster an applicable understanding of the material. Privately tutored middle and high school students in the surrounding area. Taught across all subjects but specialized in English-related course work. Created lesson plans and outlined schedules for students. Assisted individuals in not simply achieving high scores or good grades; helped foster an applicable understanding of the material.
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Education
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Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
Oaks Christian School
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Calabasas High School