Facilitator Spotlights

Los Angeles Unified School District
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Sally Stevens, MSW, PPS, a Psychiatric Social Worker for Los Angeles Unified School District. A Wind…
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
Texas
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features Martine Philippe, Director of the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. A Windows Facilitator since 2021, Martine shares how she used the AWBW Windows of Connection series to transform culture and climat…
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features La Shonda Coleman, LCSW, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing modalities, …
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features La Shonda Coleman, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing modalities, training and education t…
PFLAG San Gabriel Valley / API Chapter
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Stacia Kato,  president of the PFLAG San Gabriel Valley Asian Pacific Islander chapter which has supported parents, individuals, and allies at the intersection of LGBTQ+ and Asian for the past ten years; building upon …
WomenShelter of Long Beach
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Jenny Barbosa, a Prevention Specialist at WomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB). Jenny has been a Windows Facilitator since 2016 and was first introduced to AWBW when she was young as a survivor of teen d…
Private Practice
Mexico
In this "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video, Eva Latapi-Silva, a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Mexico tells the story of 130 women participating in AWBW's "Messages of the Heart" workshop. Through this experience, they found empowe…
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Missouri
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Arzie Umali, MPA, who is the Senior Assistant Director of the Women's Center at University of Missouri - Kansas City. As students return to school, it is essential to acknowledge the value of self-…
United American Indian Involvement (UAII)
California
In this "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video, Nikki Crow, a Prevention and Aftercare Care Coordinator at United American Indian Involvement (UAII), shares how the AWBW art workshop "Journey Footprints" honors our resilience and helped one of her parti…
Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Christina Kataoka, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving race and human relations for over three decades using mediation, r…
Unite American Indian Involvement
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Nicole “Nikki” Crow, an enrolled member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes, is a Care Coordinator at United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) in the 7 Generations Prevention and Aftercare program. United American In…
Proud Mama Bears
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Founder of Proud Mama Bears and AWBW Board Chair, Stacia Kato. In this moving video celebrating Pride Month, Stacia shares about using her training as a Windows Facilitator in her journey as the mothe…
Little Tokoyo Service Center
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Vivian Lee, the Director of Counseling Programs at Little Tokyo Service Center. A Windows Facilitator since 2009, Vivian shares the story of how a woman used creativity to process surviving domestic v…
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features La Shonda Coleman, LCSW, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing modalities, …
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features La Shonda Coleman, LCSW, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing modalities, …
Child & Family Services
New York
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Lucy Tschachtli, one of our longest serving facilitators. She first experienced art as a tool for healing in 1991, on AWBW Founder Cathy Salser's first tour across the country sharing art as a window …
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Carlos Mares, Wellness Therapist at Nuview Bridge Early College High School providing Social Emotional Learning opportunities to students enrolled in grades 9th-12th. As an AWBW Innovator, Carlos is ecstatic to prov…
Juntos/Lennox School District
California
Juntos/Lennox School District
California
This Wellness in the Workplace video features AWBW facilitator and social worker Emily Cummins Polk, who founded Juntos, a nonprofit bringing trauma-informed wellness to the Lennox School District. Over a decade, art has evolved from a simple tool to…
Center of Life
Pennslyvania
Center of Life
Pennslyvania
In this video, Kiyomi Knox shares how creative practices like Self-Care Safety Plans, Intention Touchstones, and Kintsugi help staff and community members find moments of reflection, healing, and connection. By integrating art into daily routines and…
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features La Shonda Coleman, LCSW, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing mo…
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features La Shonda Coleman, LCSW, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing mo…
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features La Shonda Coleman, LCSW, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing mo…
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
Texas
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
Texas
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features Martine Philippe, Director of the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. A Windows Facilitator since 2021, Martine shares how she used the AWBW Windows of Connection series to transform culture …
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
Trauma and Healing in Color
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features La Shonda Coleman, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Pepperdine University and Founder of Trauma and Healing in Colour, a program that fuses art, somatic based healing modalities, training and e…
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
California
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Carlos Mares, Wellness Therapist at Nuview Bridge Early College High School providing Social Emotional Learning opportunities to students enrolled in grades 9th-12th. As an AWBW Innovator, Carlos is ecstat…
PFLAG San Gabriel Valley / API Chapter
California
PFLAG San Gabriel Valley / API Chapter
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Stacia Kato,  president of the PFLAG San Gabriel Valley Asian Pacific Islander chapter which has supported parents, individuals, and allies at the intersection of LGBTQ+ and Asian for the past ten years; buil…
Unite American Indian Involvement
California
Unite American Indian Involvement
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Nicole “Nikki” Crow, an enrolled member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes, is a Care Coordinator at United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) in the 7 Generations Prevention and Aftercare program. United A…
Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
California
Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
California
This “Innovator Spotlight” video features Christina Kataoka, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving race and human relations for over three decades using me…
WomenShelter of Long Beach
California
WomenShelter of Long Beach
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Jenny Barbosa, a Prevention Specialist at WomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB). Jenny has been a Windows Facilitator since 2016 and was first introduced to AWBW when she was young as a survivor…
United American Indian Involvement (UAII)
California
United American Indian Involvement (UAII)
California
In this "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video, Nikki Crow, a Prevention and Aftercare Care Coordinator at United American Indian Involvement (UAII), shares how the AWBW art workshop "Journey Footprints" honors our resilience and helped one of…
Private Practice
Mexico
Private Practice
Mexico
In this "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video, Eva Latapi-Silva, a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Mexico tells the story of 130 women participating in AWBW's "Messages of the Heart" workshop. Through this experience, they fo…
The Healing Chariot Counseling Services
California
The Healing Chariot Counseling Services
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Christopher Harriott, LMFT, PPS, who is the founder of The Healing Chariot Counseling Services. Here he shares about his loss of safety, hope in humanity, and more following the death of Geo…
California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.
California
California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Daniel Domaguin, LCSW, a Behavioral Health Clinical Manager at California Rural Indian Health Board. A Windows Facilitator since 2012, Daniel shares his experience engaging a Native American…
Helping Hands Resource Center
California
Helping Hands Resource Center
California
This powerful "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Karen Gonzalez, founder of Helping Hands Resource Center in Los Angeles. Karen is a domestic violence and sexual abuse survivor herself and became a Windows Facilitator in 2014. Her…
Los Angeles Unified School District
California
Los Angeles Unified School District
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Sally Stevens, MSW, PPS, a Psychiatric Social Worker for Los Angeles Unified School District. A Windows Facilitator since 2014, Sally shares how art is a tool for healing and destigmatizing …
Little Tokoyo Service Center
California
Little Tokoyo Service Center
California
This "Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories" video features Vivian Lee, the Director of Counseling Programs at Little Tokyo Service Center. A Windows Facilitator since 2009, Vivian shares the story of how a woman used creativity to process surviving …

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