JoAnna Garza Manfredonia
Sun Valley,NV
Summary
Compassionate and service-oriented individual with more than 20 years working as a Facilitator, Teacher, Coach, Ordained Minister. Specializing in stress awareness and stress management, experience in chemical dependency recovery, domestic violence rehabilitation. Passionately serving clients facing serious disruptions or dysfunction to life and helping build coping skills with a holistic approach along other support systems. Culturally sensitive proven to quickly develop trust and rapport with clients/participants.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Expert, Meditation Facilitator
Self Employed
08.1998 - Current
- Planned and facilitated Stress Awareness in the workforce workshops, employing varied holistic approaches,
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions by providing tools and techniques that can be applied on a daily basis .
- Facilitated mediation classes for AA & NA groups, Cooperations, Private classes and private sessions.
- Keynote speaker at Domestic Violence Conferences in Nevada.
- Keynote speaker at Native American Tourism Conference in Nevada.
Strengthening Families Facilitator
Washoe County School District
07.2001 - 06.2007
- Built solid and trusting rapport with troubled youth and families, fostering trust and communication skills.
- Assisted families in accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Contributed to family court orders, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Newark, CA06.1978
Skills
- Meditation
- Breathe Work
- Face Yoga
- Therapeutic Planning
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Education
- Crisis Situations
- Creative Solutions
- Improvement Strategies
Timeline
Strengthening Families Facilitator
Washoe County School District
07.2001 - 06.2007
Health and Wellness Expert, Meditation Facilitator
Self Employed
08.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
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