Mariella Carquin

Mariella Saavedra Carquin is a highly educated individual with a diverse academic background.

She holds a Master of Arts in English, specializing in English Language and Literature, from Bread Loaf School of English.

Additionally, Mariella has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College of Columbia University.

Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with minors in Portuguese and Spanish, completed with Magna cum Laude honors at Middlebury College.

Professionally, Mariella has held various roles in different organizations showcasing her expertise and versatility.

She currently serves as an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Previous positions include being the Grants Manager & Program Coordinator at East Denver Food Hub, a Bilingual School Counselor at Cornelia Connelly Center, and a Bilingual Family Interviewer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC.

Mariella has also worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, a Mental Health Counselor at Psychotherapy & Counseling Center, and a Transfer Advisor at Kingsborough Community College.

Her past experiences extend to roles such as Graduate Student Researcher and Mental Health Counseling Intern at Teachers College, Columbia University, Spanish and English Content Writer at America's Voice, and Research Assistant at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Furthermore, Mariella has contributed her skills as a Union Summer/ DREAM Summer Intern at AFL CIO, a Mentor at Empowered Youth, a Production Intern at NBC Dateline, and as an Urban Education Fellow at Academy for Language and Technology.

With her comprehensive educational background and rich professional experience, Mariella Saavedra Carquin is a well-rounded professional with a strong foundation in English, counseling, psychology, and community service.