About Susan

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Degrees: 

Master of Transpersonal Psychology (MATP), Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sofia University), Specialization in Creativity and Innovation with Transpersonal Ecopsychology and Eco Spirituality sub focus.

Multi-Cultural Eco Ministry (MTP), Center of Sacred Studies 

Bachelor of Arts in Geography, The University of California, Santa Barbara, Focus: Earth and atmospheric science

Professional Certificates and long-term training

Registered Expressive Arts Consultant / Educator, The International Expressive Arts Therapy Association

Practitioner of Poetic Medicine (PPM) Certification, Institute for Poetic Medicine (3 year training certification)

InterSpiritual Meditation, The Spiritual Paths Institute

Transpersonal Psychology Certificate, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology which is now Sofia University 

Transpersonal explorations in neuroscience, Polyvagal theory, Trauma, Buddhist approaches to wellness, Sacred Relationship, Listening with Mark Brady, Ph.D., Dreams and Dreaming with Wilka Roig, Ph.D.

Nonprofit Leadership Certificate, Ventura County Community Foundation and Cal Lutheran

Leadership and Mentoring Certificate, University of CA., Santa Barbara, CA.

Educator and Poetic Medicine Facilitator with various organizations, including The Institute for Poetic Medicine, Higher Education Settings, Arts and Healing Resiliency of Oregon, Cancer Lifeline of Seattle, The International Expressive Arts Institute, Expressive Arts of Florida, and The Haden Institute.

Associate Core Faculty at Sofia University (formerly known as The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology-ITP). Taught, mentored, advised in the following courses a) Ecopsychology, b) Creative Expression and Transformation, c) Inquiry into Creative and Innovative Process, d) Capstone Final Research Paper, e) Spiritual Practices, f) Professional Practicum, g) Ways of Knowing, h) Showcase Portfolio, i) Spiritual Dimensions across the human lifespan and j) Transpersonal approaches to creative expression. Chair of the advising committee. Provided administrative consultation, curriculum development.

Creative Expression Certificate Director for Sofia University. Developed, directed and administered Sofia University’s Creative Expression Certificate. Created guidelines & curriculum requirements across Sofia University programs, liaison with multiple department chairs. Mentored and Advised students enrolled in the certificate  program; approving authority for their completion. Provided orientation seminars, webinars or conferences, liaison with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.

Program Development for the Spiritual Paths Institute.

Division Head of Public Service with Ventura County, CA. 

Designed, developed and oversaw training modules recognizing diverse learning styles, cultural diversity, and varied education skill levels resulting in successful and holistic employee development and respectful public service. Provided a humanistic leadership style incorporating clear communication, integrity, honesty, and collaboration. Counseled, interviewed, mentored staff. Advised a board of supervisors, elected officials and the public. Division included professional, legal, workflow and customer service sections.