NeuroMinfulness Master Practitioner Coach

• Dec 2021 - Present

Associate Teaching Professor ( Communications)

• Aug 2017 - Present

Faculty Director: Communication at Sea Study Abroad Program Teaching Fellow, Spring 2020, Center for the Advancement of Teaching Faculty Affiliate, Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication Faculty Advisor, FIU Chapter, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. School of Journalism+ Communication• Teach/ taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Global Strategic Communication Management; Professional Project (capstone course, in-class and fully online ); Nonverbal Communication; Public Speaking; Intercultural Communication (hybrid); Designing Communication Strategies( hybrid); Introduction to Public Relations; Digital Media Management ( graduate); Social Media Branding and Strategies; Multicultural Marketing; Rhetorical Communication; Interpersonal Communication ( fully online). • Engage students in personal and professional development exercises with the goals of 4- year graduation and high earning employment 1- year after graduation. • Serve on the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee • Serve on the Student Success Committee Accomplishments: • Received high accolades from students for the level of student engagement ( face-to-face and online), and my focus on SELF-LEADERSHIP, a 21st century required skill. SPOT Surveys are an average of 4.5+/ per course. • Nominated for FIU’s Excellence in Teaching Award 2020. • Guest Speaker, Self-Leadership Development, BOLD Agency. November 2020.• Guest Speaker, Cultivating Self-Compassion During A Crisis, webinar for the Global Strategic Communications graduate program. June 2020. • Guest Speaker, Self-Leadership Development, National Leadership Assembly, Public Relations Student Society of America. May 2020 • Developed a 3-credit elective (Fall 2020/ Spring 2021): Self- Leadership, A Guide to Personal and Professional Excellence- based in the scientific framework of Brene Brown, PhD- Dare to Lead; Carol Dweck, PhD- Fixed vs. Growth Mindset; + the science of happiness & wellbeing. Show less

Associate Director, Strategy & Communications

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2021

1. Provide leadership over all marketing, PR and branding efforts for the Chaplin School at FIU; 2. Manage speakers series and events for the Dean's Office; 3. Oversee project management platform in TeamworkPM; 4. Serve as a liaison with internal and external audiences on behalf of the Dean.

Director, Strategic Initiatives & Communications

• Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

Assistant Director, Academic Support Services

• Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

1. Provide strategic assistance to the Dean, Executive Team Members (ETM) and administrative operations. 2.Conduct academic and field research and prepare reports for the Dean's use.3. Propose, oversee and coordinate key strategic and critical projects for the School using projectmanagement methodology and support to the Dean, enabling the School to determine and measurethose projects that will meet the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.4.Develop, implement and maintain a project management methodology including policies, standardsand procedures.5. Work with the School's advisory board and coordinate the meetings of the Board as necessary.6. Review and prepare written communications on behalf of the Dean. Proof read and edit communications prepared by others for the Dean. 7. Prepare presentations for the Dean, reports of background information, compile agendas, and maintain notes and files. 8. Work with administrators, faculty and staff in coordinating the Dean's contact withcommunity business/civic leaders and donors.9. Interact with the public, donors, faculty, and staff within and from other universities and communityleaders ensuring that a high standard of integrity and customer service is maintained.10. Serve as community relations liaison 11. Exercise judgment and independent initiative in bringing information or problems to the attention ofthe Dean.12. Represent the Dean on committees as needed.13. Track the School's progress towards meeting designated/assigned goals. Show less

Founder, The Conscious Parent Accelerator Program

• May 2021 - Present

This program is based in brain science + trauma integration, following my own ABC formula for Conscious Parenting: self-Awareness + Being Present + Connection. With my help, parents go from angry and exhausted to present and connected. This program is based in brain science + trauma integration, following my own ABC formula for Conscious Parenting: self-Awareness + Being Present + Connection. With my help, parents go from angry and exhausted to present and connected.

Facilitator

• Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

BRAIN-BASED WELL-BEING: THE SCARF MODEL APPLIED TO RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK AND BEYOND In the past few decades, the field of neuroscience has gifted us with invaluable information about how the brain works. If we took the time to understand how the human brain worked, we would have less conflict in relationships, deeper connection and ultimately, increased well-being. The SCARF-model, proposed by Dr. David Rock in 2008, is a “brain-based model for collaborating with and influencing others”. This model is successfully used in business coaching and professional development. The five letters stand for: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness and Fairness. This session is highly interactive and self-applied. Show less

Volunteer, Listen to Children Program

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

Book Author

• Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

Book Title: Conscious Parenting of Your Toddler: Strategies to Turn Discipline into Growth and Connection ( 4.7/5 rating on Amazon; #26 in Child Care; used by family therapists in their practice) Discover how you can communicate with your toddler to de-escalate difficult moments and connect through your bond of love. Conscious Parenting of Your Toddler teaches you the skills you need to master the art of self-reflection and self-regulation, as well as how those tools can help you better understand toddler behavior. Start by discovering the principles of conscious discipline: what it means to be a conscious parent, how to find calm and establish a feeling of safety, and which steps to take to connect emotionally with your toddler. Afterward, learn how you can put these principles into practice with step-by-step guides to managing common behaviors and conflicts. This guide to conscious discipline helps you: Master conscious discipline―Learn the five steps behind conscious parenting and how self-reflection will make you a better parent and a more caring adult. Understand toddler behavior―Get ahead of tantrums and disconnected behavior with proven, actionable conscious parenting advice that lets you be present for your toddler and help them feel loved. Take care of yourself―Do right by your child by looking inward, regulating your emotions, and practicing self-care so that you can be your best self. Show less

Special Projects ( training and development)

• 2004 - 2008

Employability Skills & English Language for Speakers of Other Languages - program development, implementation & delivery Employability Skills & English Language for Speakers of Other Languages - program development, implementation & delivery

ESOL Adjunct Faculty

• 2005 - 2007