The MindReset Team

Jing – Core Team/All Teams, Executive Director, Founder

Hello! My name is Jing Wu. I am a severe traumatic brain injury survivor as of July 3rd, 2013. I am also a pharmacist and public health specialist who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017. You can read more about what motivated me to start this initiative and build this amazing community HERE. My current residence is in Washington DC and I serve as the Executive Resident of the American Pharmacists Association. I love marine life, enjoy outdoor activities, and savor food like no other. Every year I attempt to do three things: explore an aquarium, go on a great hike, and eat an amazing meal. Suggestions for places to go and food to eat are always welcome!

Here is one of the quotes I live by and resonates well with what The MindReset is:

“If you can change your mind, you can change your life.” – William James

Seid – Core Team/Blog Team, Director of Operations – DC 

Hi! My name is Seid Suleyman. I’m currently a fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at Howard University in Washington DC. Before then, I was born and raised in windswept highlands of Ethiopia, moved to the United States when I was 5. Ever since, I’ve bounced around the East Coast, making friends wherever I could. Always being on the move wasn’t easy, and I realized early on that no one goes through this life unscathed, and that one of the greatest things we can do for others is to reach out and hear their stories. This realization spurred me to take part in The MindReset, an organization I believe has the potential to affect countless lives. On the side, I like to read, write, do photography, and once in a blue moon, archery.

A quote I often go back to for creative inspiration is from The Little Prince, which goes:

“You – you alone will have the stars as no one else has them…In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night…You – only you – will have stars that can laugh.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Christie – Core Team/Blog Team/Business Team

Hailing from sunny Orange County, California, Christie is currently located in Washington, DC working for the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. Graduating with a PharmD/MBA, she is a pharmacist by trade. Some of her interests lie in eating and cooking food, learning, creating art, listening and consuming music, fixing problems, and figuring out people. What motivated her to join the MindReset is being able to enable people to be able to do more. A quote that resonances with her is:

“Failure is feedback. Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”

Cole – Business Team/Core Team/Eco Team, Director of Operations – WI 

Hey, everyone! My name is Cole  and I have a B.A. in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I strongly believe in building a sense of community ownership and responsibility in every facet of our lives in order to strengthen our communities from the foundation. We are all in this world together and need to be unified so every single one of us has the opportunity to thrive! I formerly worked for the Madison School district where I was a Behavior Interventionist and a Restorative Justice facilitator. Now I work for Wolters Kluwer!

“When I dare to be powerful- to use my strength in the service of my vision, it becomes less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde

Elaine – Blog Team/Eco Team

As a biology graduate, I have always loved and admired all things living and of the natural world. The mind at work is a powerful machine, but through pure happenstance, not all brains and bodies are created equal. In today’s society, whether these differences are genetic or physical afflictions the uniqueness of ourselves shouldn’t produce undue burden. The stigma around mental health and the importance on accepting all of our differences has gained some momentum, but I believe joining The MindReset will enable me to have a larger impact rather than keeping my opinions to myself. I found the MindReset through random chance after moving to Madison from Chicago, via wonderful people who wholeheartedly believe in the cause and their devotion ignited my interest in taking a role at their side.

I am a science nut who keeps reptiles as a hobby, paints and writes as creative and emotional outlets, and cycles avidly as a form of mental meditation and rebalancing. I take part in a triple-century charity ride every year that helps raise funds and awareness for the 13 million American kids that don’t know when their next meal will come called “Chef’s Cycle for No Kid Hungry.”

A quote that has always inspired me despite the legacy of its creator:

“If you love a flower, don’t pick it up. Because if you pick it up it dies and it ceases to be what you love. So if you love a flower, let it be. Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.”

Ashley – Action Team

My name is Ashley Trieu and I am a student who currently lives in DC. I met some very wonderful people through TMR who inspire and support me to be a better person. In turn, I hope to do the same for others through this platform and by being a better person to those around me.

“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” – William Allen White

Jeff – Action Team

My name is Jeff Rooney. I’m currently working for Wolters Kluwer Health. I’ve been a long time fitness enthusiast. I believe physical activity can have a huge impact on someone’s mental wellbeing. While working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, I’ve applied routine exercise and healthy lifestyle coaching to individuals with depression and individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Working out has had a huge impact on me personally. I joined The Mind Reset because I want to see the stigma around mental illness change.

“Just Do It.” – Nike

Jordan – Action Team/PEco Team

My name is Jordan Haas and I suffered my traumatic brain injury from an overdose on heroin. I am very happy to be clean and sober now.i go to AA three times a week for support and inclusion. I am also a part of a live brain injury chat on Facebook called Hope After Head Injury. I grew up in the Philippines and travel constantly, South America is my next goal for where I want to travel to.

“If it’s not all right then it’s not the end of your journey.”

Daniel – Action Team/Blog Team

My name is Daniel Watson and I live in Madison Wisconsin. I am an HR Information Systems Specialist at a mid-sized HR firm. Graduated from UW-Platteville in 2016 with degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration. What drew me to TMR was my desire to be a part of a community that supports individuals that suffer from depression and anxiety of all levels. My family has always suffered from addiction and depression, and I am a product of it, but I won’t be defined by it. I manage a lot of my anxiety by lifting and running. Other things I like to do are cook, and program.

“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.” – Bruce Lee

Rachel – B Team/Blog Team

Hello, My name is Rachel Bauer. While my education and background are in human development, social work and public policy, I currently work in the business world. I am an entrepreneur and innovator who loves solving challenging problems and collaborating with others. I am passionate about helping people and making the world a better place.

“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.” – Audrey Hepburn

Adam – Blog Team

My name is Adam Hussain and I am currently a third year Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at Howard University in Washington DC. I have lived in the DMV area my entire life and have learned a lot about myself and humanity in general over the years. I joined The MindReset because I believe it is important to advocate for oneself and others who might not be equipped to do so on their own. I want to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health. A quote that has resonated with me is as follows:

“In some mysterious way it became clear to him that there was no darkness, only the possibility of losing sight of a light that shone eternally.” – Malcolm Muggeridge, Conversion: The Spiritual Journey of a Twentieth Century Pilgrim

Aline – Blog Team

I love to write and read books. I’ve been writing since middle school, and I plan on publishing my own book of poetry, prose, and stories of my life. I also love to sing, play video games, and watch cute animal videos.R

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” Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” -J.K.Rowling

Caitlin – Blog Team Guest Writer

Hey all – my name is Caitlin Schemmer and I live in Washington State. I currently work for a non-profit organization at one of their many facilities that serves people who struggle with chemical dependency and mental health crisis. I am deeply passionate about helping people who feel disconnected to find connection and support them through their most difficult times. I believe that addiction and mental health do not define people, but is rather a piece of their history.

“There is a big difference between being a bad person and being a good person that has done bad things.” – Ze Frank

Hannah – Blog Team

Hi there! My name is Hannah Pohl. I am from the heart of the Midwest, the Hoosier state of Indiana. I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and I am pursuing my Master’s degree in Counseling. I currently work as case manager in a mental health facility and have been there for 3 years! I have long lived with a passion for writing and have always dreamed to pair both passions together. I am looking forward to sharing my passion for The MindReset in hopes of giving someone out there somewhere a little extra hope for tomorrow!

“Life is like a puzzle, it’s full of little pieces you’ll find along the way that don’t make much sense until you see the bigger picture.”

Jessica – Blog Team

Hi! My name is Jessica Collins. I’ve worked in Customer Service my whole career. Being of assistance is a large part of my core function. I enjoy using my skills to help others. I am working on being my best self. One of the ways I’m doing this is supporting others. I believe writing can be therapeutic and facilitates connections that help us heal.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.” – Maya Angelou

Joel – Blog Team

Hello! My name is Joel Campnell. I’ve done a lot of different jobs, but most recently I was a copywriter.  I currently live with my wonderful partner in Lake Mills, WI and we have adjusted well to small-town life. I decided to join The MindReset because I believe in eliminating the stigma of mental illness, in making our communities kinder and more compassionate, and rooting ourselves in love.  As a person with anxiety, I use writing music as a way to express myself, reorient my perspective, and connect myself back to those around me. In my free time, I also enjoy craft beer, a bad-good pun, and reading.

One quote that has stuck with me comes from a college commencement speech David Foster Wallace about the purpose of education. In the speech, he recalls a joke about a fish who doesn’t know what water is, and uses it as a parable of mindfulness. I try to remember it every time I feel disconnected:

“It is about the real value of a real education, which has almost nothing to do with knowledge, and everything to do with simple awareness; awareness of what is so real and essential, so hidden in plain sight all around us, all the time, that we have to keep reminding ourselves over and over: This is water. This is water.”

Johnathan – Blog Team

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” -Benjamin Franklin

Julie – Blog Team

Hello there! My name is Julie. I’m a native Wisconsinite turned East Coaster with a passion for learning, human health and wellbeing. I have an affinity for music, non-fiction, cheese, pizza, yoga, running and volunteering. I’m currently the Director of Operations at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and a running coach for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s National Region Chapter in Washington, DC. I’m relatively new to writing but have a knack for storytelling and am hoping to inspire and connect with others through written word. I’m thrilled to contribute to The Mind Reset’s mission of creating more supporting, Inclusive, Compassionate and Kind communities.

“Grace will take you places hustling can’t.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

Kathryn – Blog Team

Hi there! My name is Kathryn Lynn and I’m happy to meet you! When people ask me to tell them more about me, I usually say something like “Well, I have a B.S. in Public Health, am an amateur painter, and I have two pet rats!” This time, I’m going to be more open and share with you my values, my vision and personal mission, with the caveat that I’m still figuring all of these things out. I’ve come to value connection and creativity through my life experiences. These two values have shaped my vision, which is to be a fully transformed & confident woman that can be to someone else whatever he or she most needs. I pray (almost) everyday that I can be to others what they need right now and if I don’t already know them, that they will be brought into my life. I believe that I am successful when the people I know and am acquainted with are also successful, in whatever way success is defined by them.

“If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you’d best take it out and teach it to dance.” – George Bernard Shaw

Katy – Blog Team

Writing has been a passion of mine since I was a child, filling up hundreds of notebooks with stories I made up and tiny details outlining those stories. I followed that passion to UW-Eau Claire, where I graduated with a degree in Communications & Journalism in May 2015. I’ve since worked at a variety of media publications in the Chippewa Valley before relocating to Madison on New Year’s Day 2019. Talk about resolutions. Another resolution of mine was to be more present and more aware in my life. Around the time I began meditating, a plethora of resources to continue this mindfulness journey were thrust in my path. Recently, The Mind Reset became one of those. My writing has taken me many places, and I’m excited to see where it brings me here.

“On the other side of your fear is your freedom.” — Jen Sincero

Laavanya – Blog Team

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi

 

Noah – Blog Team

Hi, I’m Noah Goetzel and my goal in life is to help bring health, happiness, and humor to everyone around me. Eating, drinking, walking, talking—these are among the most basic life skills that we learn at birth. Yet, toddlers aren’t the only ones struggling to perform these seemingly simple tasks. Poor diet, physical activity, relaxation, and alcohol consumption habits among adults contribute to many of the United Stats’ most pressing chronic diseases and mental health concerns. Right now, I’m learning strategies to reduce the burden of these ailments using creative storytelling as a first-year Master of Public Health student at Columbia University in New York City. I’ve been working in the health and fitness sphere for 5 years since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with journalism and film majors. I joined The MindReset to help connect unique individuals share best practices for overcoming obstacles impacting their well-being.

“Change is inevitable… except from vending machines.”  -Steven Wright

Morgan – Blog Team

Hey Y’all! My name is Morgan and I am from the beautiful town of Savannah, Georgia. I recently relocated to begin my journey as being a pharmacy student and I have 3 years left. I joined TheMindReset because I want to show those who are dealing with depression that it is possible to come out of the darkness and live a healthy life again. My main focus is dealing with the health of the black community, as it is rarely talked about and many of our family members and friends would rather suffer in silence then reach out to someone who can help them. I want that to end. And I believe together we can cure it one person at a time.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

Morgan – Blog Team

Hi there! My name is Morgan Paquette and I am currently building my portfolio to apply to my local journalism program. I spend my spare time outdoors or working on publishing my first novel. I am committed to inspiring people to live their best life and to stand up for those who do not have a voice.

“Life is short. Live passionately.“- Marc A Pitman

 

Ophelia – Blog Team

Sade – Blog Team

Hello! My name is Sade Hawthorne and I am originally from Jamaica but lived in South Florida for most of my life. I’m currently a first year at Howard University College of Pharmacy in DC. I joined TheMindReset because I always had a passion for mental health, trying to figure out ways to mend others close to me that dealt with mental disorders and doing whatever I can to alleviate the pain/symptoms of my future patients.

“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” – Bob Marley

Samantha – Blog Team

I’ve been working in the insurance industry for the past three years, and am currently living in Washington DC. Although the past five years have been hectic, and I’ve bounced around different states, coasts and countries, DC has become quite dear to me. Apart from work and writing, I spend most of my time volunteering, getting lost in the pages of a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, soaking in music, perfecting paintings, helping my garden grow, or just surrounded by people I love.

I have always had a passion for the world. Experiencing it, bettering it where and when I can. I love that The MindReset gives me the opportunity to do exactly that; by helping bring people closer together.

“Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.” – William Shakespeare

Sasha – Blog Team

“Perfectionism is very addictive because it is very seductive. It’s so great to think ‘There’s a way I can do things where I can never be held in judgment by other people, that I can totally escape criticism.’ But it doesn’t work.” — Brené Brown, The Power of Vulnerability

Tanner – Blog Team

My name is Tanner Andreae and I am currently a pre-athletic training student at UW Stevens-Point. I spent 4 ½ years in the United States Marine Corps upon graduating high school and being a Marine remains the thing that I identify as to the greatest degree. I was drawn to TMR because I am a recovering alcoholic, a TBI survivor, and someone who suffers from severe anxiety and I have a very unique story that I know can help others and this is a platform that will allow me to do that. I am an aspiring bodybuilder, a tattoo collector, and an avid reader. I also love to cook, fish, and hunt.

“Quit moaning about fate and change. Stand up on your feet and rise.”

Walter – Blog Team Guest Writer

Why, hello! My name is Walter Lutsch. I consider myself to be a renaissance man because of my ongoing desire to master a wide variety of skills. I’m a writer, actor, costumer, photographer, strategy board gamer and more. After graduating from Western Washington University in early 2018, I’ve found myself sticking around Bellingham, WA instead of returning to my hometown of Bothell, WA. I’m currently serving as Office Support Assistant/Club Administrative Support at Whatcom Community College; as well as working as a voice actor through an online agency. I’ve been writing since I was in fifth grade; and over time I’ve expanded my writing from sci-fi/fantasy to short literature and now some non-fiction pieces. I was honored to answer the call for a particular article for The Mind Reset and hope to keep contributing in the future!

“Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. Otherwise you are making their destiny not brighter but darker.”  – CS Lewis

Celeste – CO Team

My name is Celeste Cowan and I am originally from Asheville, North Carolina. I currently attend Howard University College of Pharmacy in Washington, DC. I joined The MindReset because I am passionate about healing. I believe that to truly heal others we must first heal ourselves.  I look forward to connecting with a larger community!

“We need to remember what’s important in life: Friends, waffles and work. Or waffles, friends, work. It doesn’t matter. But work is third.”  -Leslie Knope

Jon – CO Team

Hello! My name is Jon and I currently reside in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. I am an IT Administrator at a mid-sized company downtown Madison. I studied Information Technology at the University of Minnesota. Something I really care about in life is to help others who struggle with depression and anxiety, as I myself have. I came to TMR through Jing, who I met through a friend who was in pharmacy school with her. I enjoy playing classical piano, being outdoors in the sun, cooking, and gardening.

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that lie has to offer with passion, excitement and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life”.      -John Lennon

Julia – CO Team

My name is Julia Schrader. I graduated from UW-Madison School of Pharmacy last May, and I currently work as a clinical inpatient Pharmacist at a non-profit community hospital. I’ve always been passionate about helping others, specifically advocating for those who may be struggling with mental health. One thing that really helps me feel mindful and centered is being creative in the kitchen and cooking/baking delicious and healthy meals for myself and those around me. I’m excited to be a part of this community, and I hope to help spread its message of awareness and compassion.

“You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”– Max Ehrmann

Maggie – CO Team

Hello everyone! My name is Maggie and I’m graduating from pharmacy school this May from Regis University in Denver, CO! 🙂 I’m originally from Southern California, so I’m planning on going back there after graduation. My dream is to be an independent pharmacy owner one day and part of that passion is what connected me with TMR. Personally, I want to have my own pharmacy where I can deliver the patient care that I believe in and strive to achieve, which is caring for the patient as a whole. That includes caring for their social, mental, and financial issues which all can impact a person’s wellbeing. I believe everyone has their own struggles and a lot of time, we just need a little support and motivation to help pull us through. TMR has a team full of strong and inspirational members from all walks of life and through collaboration with one another, I truly believe we can all help make a difference in our communities. Feel free to reach out and connect with any of us! We’re here to help 🙂

“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln

Nate – CO Team

Hello! I am a Special Education Teacher in the Madison Public School District. I absolutely love my career and working with the populations that I do. A passion of mine that has led me to where I am today is providing supports and teaching skills to others that allow them to access the world with more independence, fulfillment, and purpose. I have a strong desire to learn more about how I can specifically support those who live with mental health as well as how I can change the community to lessen the barriers in their lives. I was lucky enough to work in the same school as Cole who has introduced me to this wonderful opportunity through The MindReset. I am excited to work with this great group of people towards goals that will make this world a better place for everyone.

A quote that I like to keep close to myself and share with others is:

“You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.”

Jasmine – Eco Team

I am a senior in high school who is interested in psychology. I have a desire to help others and am intrigued by human behavior. I am in 5 college-level courses and work two days a week but willing to respond if needed. I am moralistic, optimistic, and hard-working.

“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ― Albert Einstein

Kevin – Eco Team

My name is Kevin Shiau and I’m a native of Temple City, CA; approximately 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles. I’m currently 8 weeks away from graduating pharmacy school from Howard University. My nickname is “Mr. Worldwide” as school and networking have taken me across 30 different states and allowed me to meet thousands of people. TMR resonated with me because my personality would lead many to believe mental health would never be an issue with me. However, that is quite the contrary as it has affected my own life in a big way. I’d like to pay things forward and help others as I was helped with when I needed people the most.
A quote that resonates most with me is about picking yourself up and its purpose in life:

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”  – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Megan – Eco Team

My name is Megan Flood, and I am thrilled to be part of TMR! I live in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, which is not too far away from my alma mater, UW-Madison. What I love most about my job as a speech-language pathologist is the ability to merge healthcare with the personal–every day, whether I’m working with older adults or preschoolers, we set goals together to break down the walls separating them from where they want to be. It is easy to get sucked into the fast-paced world around us, and easy to forget that healing takes time and patience. I joined The MindReset because it values community and the importance of human interaction for growth. Everyone is accepted, everyone supports one another. That’s how we start building what we need, whether it’s accessible mental healthcare, support groups, or a good old Midwestern potluck. When I’m away from the therapy clinic, I enjoy reading, experimenting with new recipes, exploring outside, and listening to my partner create music.

A laminated quote that I wake up to every morning (thanks to a rockstar therapist I had many years ago) and remind myself of is:

“I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.” – Maya Angelou

Darryl – PEco Team

I like to write, play video games, go to the movies, and my favorite show is Law and Order: SVU. I also like jazz. Social support is important because everyone needs help no matter the situation. If you’re an alcoholic or a drug addict. You need support in your life. I joined the Mind Reset because this was one of my Social Support outlets.

“Finish what you started.”

Katherine – SoMa Team

Hello everyone!  My name is Katherine Ahn and I’m a 3rd-year pharmacy student at Howard University here in DC. I moved to the US when I was 9 and I lived in Dallas Texas until I moved to Austin for my undergrad in Biology.  Moving to DC was a big transition for me since I was leaving all my friends and family behind, and it was hard adjusting to the cold weather, traffic, and different atmosphere. It was not easy to be where I am today but I made it this far with a lot of support around me.  These support networks made me realize there is still hope when you think there isn’t and that there are people that care for you. I want to be able to be part of that hope and motivation to others out there.

“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.”    – Roy T. Bennett

Rachela – SoMa Team

My name is Rachela Ranaldi, and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying psychology with an emphasis on human sexuality. I specialize in work surrounding victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other trauma, as well as psychotherapy for sexual predators. I have always been extremely passionate about eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging conversation about taboo topics, like mental illness and sexuality. Therefore, I’m ecstatic to be a part of an organization that spreads awareness and promotes mental wellbeing through communication and support. I also find my happiness by exploring new restaurants, attending hockey games, traveling, and playing with dogs.

“If you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise.” -Rupi Kaur

Taylor – SoMa Team

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Espich. I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison completing my Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and criminal justice and I’ll be transitioning to law school next year. I believe in approaching individuals affected by the criminal legal system coming from points of mental health distress from a holistic and humanistic perspective. Nature and the education of philosophy and mindfulness can be huge tools and I hope to empower others with these and the help of The Mind Reset team. I can’t wait to see where we can go!

“Science is knowledge. Wisdom is an organized life.” – Immanuel Kant

Trevor – SoMa Team 

My name is Trevor Little. I am from Madison, WI where I work at a fitness club as a trainer and membership counselor. I strongly believe exercise is important in one’s life, however, being mentally healthy is also very important to me. I feel as though mental health in today’s society is often unacknowledged. Within our community, we can all have an impact and show appreciation towards a cause that needs more attention. The question now is what will that impact be and how will it make a difference? The Mind Reset has given me a chance to find my voice and advocate towards a great cause. One quote that has me moving everyday is:

“Life is a gift. Wake up everyday and realize that.” 

Dris – SoMa Team 

Hey there! My name is Drisneidi but everyone calls me Dris. I am originally from Dominican Republic but have been living in the US since I was 7. I am very passionate about health and prevention. Originally, I began studying medicine but then realized that I wanted to help via the public health field. I currently work in DC as a Health Fitness Program Manager and what drew me to the Mind Reset was the mission and similar goals we have for helping the community. I am also a fitness instructor and teach various formats but my favorite one is definitely Zumba. I love to exercise but have found that dancing and music are so therapeutic! My favorite quote since I was about 15 years old is…

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure” – Marianne Williamson

I believe that with great power comes great responsibility and a lot of us hold back because we fear that we might mess up. At least for me, that is one of my biggest struggles!

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