CAROLINA BAUTISTA-VELEZ
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Compassionate Mindfulness Consultant with background in providing mindfulness-based interventions for diverse client populations. Strengths include deep understanding of mindfulness practices, ability to cultivate self-awareness, stress reduction techniques and fostering resilience. Successful in driving wellness initiatives, promoting mental health awareness, designing and implementing tailored programs that enhance overall well-being and productivity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant, Facilitator & Public Speaker
CVelez Consulting
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2014 - Current
- Develop customized trainings and workshops for non-profits and governmental organizations on mindfulness and trauma informed pratices.
- Provide executive and leadership coaching to BAIPOC leaders and staff members to address their unique experiences and dynamics within organizations
- Teach mindfulness and self-compassion practices to individuals, groups, and organizations to help reduce stress, prevent burnout, build resilience, and improve work/life balance.
- Support organizations and community groups to learn practices that reduce the impact of microaggressions in the workplace.
- Assist organizations and multidisciplinary teams with conflict transformation.
- Provide individual, group, and executive coaching, and team building.
Co Director
Wayside Center for Popular Education
Richmond, VA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Supported, trained and guided community leaders on the development of grassroots groups
- Curriculum development and facilitator
- Managed, trained and worked closely with interns, allies, grassroots leaders
- Create and conduct professional training curriculums for staff, interns and volunteers
- Develop grassroots fundraising plans
- Collaborate with diverse organizing groups, bringing together different issues at the front of campaigns
- Develop popular education curriculums and evaluate programs
- Build partnerships with local and national organizing groups and organizations
- Build intersectional leadership programs in directly affected communities
- Track local and national policies that impact directly affected communities
Educational Consultant
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, VA
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Provide Professional Development Trainings for teachers and program staff on classroom management, emotional and social development, trauma informed services, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Provide weekly sessions to teachers and instructional assistants on topics such as conflict resolution, social justice, bias, and family involvement
- Provide one on one mentoring to teachers in the classroom
- Provide support to Spanish-speaking families in the program, including home visits with teachers, IEP meetings, social and emotional support
Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor and Program Coordinator
Safe Harbor
Richmond, VA
01.2009 - 01.2013
Program Manager
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Richmond, VA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Department of Unaccompanied Children Services
- Department of Unaccompanied Children Services
Immigrant & Refugee Community Liaison
Refugee and Immigration Services
Richmond, VA
01.2003 - 01.2006
Education
Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher & Teacher Trainer -
UC San Diego
12.2021
Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher & Teacher Trainer -
UC San Diego
12.2019
Certified Life Coach -
Institute for Life Coaching Training
01.2019
BA - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University
Arlington, VA01.2007
MA in Clinical Psychology -
Javeriana University
Cali, Colombia01.2003
Skills
- Curriculum and Program Development
- Mindfulness based practices
- Organizational Wellness and Burnout Prevention
- Conflict Transformation
- Cultural Humility
- Immigrants and Refugees Mental Health
- Domestic and Sexual Violence prevention & Intervention
- Mindful communication
- Compassion cultivation
- Resilience building
- Cultural sensitivity
- Trauma-informed teaching
Certification
- Certified Mindful Self Compassion Teacher (MSC)
- Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher (MBSR)
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certified (MMTCP)
- Mindfulness Mentor Certification (MMT)
- Certified Professional Coach
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Spanish, Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant, Facilitator & Public Speaker
CVelez Consulting
01.2014 - Current
Co Director
Wayside Center for Popular Education
01.2012 - 01.2016
Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor and Program Coordinator
Safe Harbor
01.2009 - 01.2013
Program Manager
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
01.2006 - 01.2009
Educational Consultant
Richmond Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2014
Immigrant & Refugee Community Liaison
Refugee and Immigration Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher & Teacher Trainer -
UC San Diego
Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher & Teacher Trainer -
UC San Diego
Certified Life Coach -
Institute for Life Coaching Training
BA - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University
MA in Clinical Psychology -
Javeriana University
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