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• Over 30 years experience in the field  

• Registered with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association & Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association

• Expressive Arts Florida Institute program contributor

• Expressive Arts Post-Grad Program at Fleming College as former Faculty & Coordinator

• Registered Expressive Arts Practitioner for the Abbey Retreat Centre supporting those living with cancer     

• Mental Health Services as the Expressive Arts Guide  

• Published paper as 1st author in peer reviewed International Journal of Arts & Health  

• Founder of the Community Visible Voices Open Arts Studio  ​

• Invited as a Speaker World Conference on Arts & Health, New South Wales, Australia

• Received Award for Applied Education, Fleming College

• Nominated for the Innovation & Creativity Award,  Chamber of Commerce

• Told stories nationally and internationally at Storytelling Festivals and private functions