NATALIE MONTAÑO EWING

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Creative Solutions Counseling LLC., adept at service referral coordination and leading group therapy sessions. Excelled in fostering multi-agency collaborations and implementing evidence-based interventions. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and one-on-one support skills, significantly enhancing client care and support services.

• Chi Sigma Iota, Nu Upsilon Omega Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, 2024-present
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion board member, 2021-2022
• Phi Theta Kappa, 2014-Present
• WHO (Winter Housing for Homeless) Volunteer, 2016-Present

• WSU Presidents Civic Leadership Award 2019
• WSU Community Advocate Award 2019
• Woman of Distinction Nominee and Honorable Mention 2019
• WSU Scholarship Keynote Speaker 2017

• Student Diversity Center Team Lead Director of Campus and Community Outreach, WSU Vancouver, Vancouver, WA, 07/01/18, 05/01/19, Led cross-functional teams and served as departmental liaison, demonstrating leadership in higher education, Developed and implemented culturally responsive student support services, Coordinated with multiple departments to enhance student success and retention, Provided academic advising and support services to diverse student populations, Managed bias crisis response and served on food pantry committee, Created and maintained partnerships with campus and community stakeholders, Facilitated mediation between law enforcement, administration, and students
• Passport Navigator, WSU Vancouver, Vancouver, WA, 05/01/17, Present, Mentored foster care students transitioning to higher education, Developed and implemented multicultural programming for international students, Collaborated with local and state agencies to support student success, Created inclusive environments for diverse student populations
• Family Functioning Therapist, Creative Solutions Counseling LLC., 11/01/24, Present, Provide strength-based interventions across multiple settings, Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans, Collaborate with various systems including education and social services
• Mental Health Clinical Counselor, Internship, Full Moon Therapy LLC, 10/01/23, Present, Manage complex cases requiring multi-agency coordination, Implement evidence-based interventions and assessment protocols, Facilitate cross-agency collaboration for comprehensive client care
• Territory Account Executive, YRC Freight, Portland, OR, 05/01/12, 10/01/13, Managed key client relationships and complex projects, Led weekly meetings with C-Level executives, Developed data-driven business forecasts and reports