John Wilson
John Wilson is an insightful and creative leader with a proven ability to build rapport with individuals across diverse cultures.
He has experience in evaluating needs, creating organized participant goals, and modifying processes to efficiently serve people in crisis.
As a life-long learner, he is focused on broadening his understanding of wounded individuals and empowering practices.
John holds a Master's degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services from Western Carolina University and a Bachelor's degree in English from Appalachian State University.
His professional experience includes roles such as SSVF/HVRP Case Manager at Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries, SSVF Housing Case Manager at Community Link NC, and Housing Stability Specialist at Wellspring Family Services.
He has also worked as a Care Coordinator for individuals with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses at Smokey Mountain Center LME and for individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges at Western Highlands Network.
John has a background in education, having served as a High School English Teacher at Odyssey Community School, Graduate Assistant at Western Carolina University, English as a Second Language Professor at Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca, and High School English Teacher at Dore Academy.