Valentina Mejia
Summary
Motivated mental health and prevention professional with experience delivering impactful, evidence-based programs for K–12 students and families. Skilled in curriculum development, facilitation, outreach, and building partnerships, with a strong commitment to culturally responsive practices and student well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Consultant
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
Paterson, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and facilitate mental health and prevention programs for K–12 students, providing workshops and assemblies tailored to the age and needs of each school
- Lead 6-week small group workshops addressing topics such as emotional regulation, empowerment, life transitions, anti-bullying, substance use prevention, internet safety, and more
- Create and manage social media content to raise awareness of mental health, prevention, and Passaic County resources
- Develop and translate culturally responsive presentations for students, families, and caregivers in Spanish-language versions for Hispanic/Latinx communities
- Initiate partnerships with schools and external organizations to build community connections.
Public Health Consultant
Strategic Health Advisors, LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Organize key informant interviews, facilitate focus groups, and design surveys as part of community health assessments for health departments.
- Compile and analyze data for final community health reports
Graduate Coordinator
Montclair State University
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinate comprehensive, evidence-based health promotion and peer education strategies with themes of sexual health, mental health, body image, and overall well-being
- Utilize health education skills to create, organize, and facilitate health-related workshops
- Strategize social media techniques to promote age-appropriate public health content
- Manage and supervise student volunteers in the office
Sexual Education & Training Intern
Advocates for Youth
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered program planning tasks as interim program manager
- Facilitated and scheduled training sessions, organized contracts, created invoices
- Developed a sexual education K-12 curriculum using state-based policy research
Education
Master’s - Public Health, Community Health Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2023
Bachelor’s of Science - Biology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08.2021
Skills
- Program development
- Workshop facilitation
- Social media management
- Microsoft Office
- Fluent in Spanish
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team leadership
Affiliations
Mental Health First Aid Certified, October 2023 - present
Timeline
Prevention Consultant
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Public Health Consultant
Strategic Health Advisors, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Sexual Education & Training Intern
Advocates for Youth
06.2022 - 11.2022
Graduate Coordinator
Montclair State University
08.2021 - 06.2023
Master’s - Public Health, Community Health Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor’s of Science - Biology
Montclair State University
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