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MANDY P MEDRANO

Denver,USA

Summary

Initiative taking and outgoing professional capable of fulfilling organizational and programmatic goals. A collaborator adept at performing routine procedures and stepping outside the box to provide culturally relevant programming and support to community members and staff of all demographics. Recognized and established community member dedicated to delivering exemplary human services, positive interaction and support, and delivery of engaging programming to all stakeholders.

Skills

  • Cultural Program Development
  • Mental Wellness & Arts Integration
  • Community Engagement
  • Budget & Grant Management

Work History

Facilitator

Denver Healing Generations
09.2024 - Current
  • Designed and led a 13-week evidence-based program for femme-identifying youth, integrating cultural identity, storytelling, and mental wellness
  • Created a safe space for personal growth and community building

Participating Artist

09.2024 - Current
  • Featured in Festival Latino, engaging 35,000 attendees with a large-scale public art piece

Ofrendas & Community Arts Wellness Coordinator

Latino Cultural Arts Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Designed and implemented cultural arts programming, reaching 500+ participants in 2024
  • Managed a team of 7 facilitators and secured contracts for community partnerships
  • Developed and distributed culturally relevant art kits
  • Managed budgets, grant reporting, and logistics for monthly arts and wellness workshops

Founder & Coordinator

Creative Kalpulli
08.2010 - Current
  • Established an intergenerational cultural arts program blending Indigenous traditions, art, and wellness
  • Organized large-scale events (10-100 attendees) and weekly workshops
  • Developed partnerships with schools, libraries, and community organizations

Case Manager

Servicios de la Raza
02.2020 - 02.2023
  • Provided reentry and behavioral health support for young adults post-incarceration
  • Managed Arte Cura, a cultural art therapy program for mental health
  • Led a recovery group for families experiencing substance abuse

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2027

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Healing-Centered Engagement, Denver Healing Generations
  • Cultural Arts & Trauma-Informed Facilitation, Latino Cultural Arts Center
  • Holistic Herbal Healing, 01/01/24
  • Mothers of Tradition, 01/01/23, Servicios de la Raza
  • Behavioral Health Field Response Training, 12/01/22, Servicios de la Raza
  • Envision You LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Certification, 09/01/22
  • Psychological First Aid Training, 06/01/22
  • Mandatory Reporter Training, 03/01/22
  • Zero Suicide Training, 03/01/22
  • Grit Training, 03/01/22
  • Familia Adelante Certification, 07/01/21
  • Motivational Interviewing, 01/01/21

Awards

Maria L. Zavala Leadership & Empowerment Award, 04/01/24

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
MANDY P MEDRANO