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…
Child and 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 …
Homeboy Industries
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features Vivian Jojola, Domestic Violence Prevention Specialist at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, CA. A Windows Facilitator since 2023, Vivian shares about her work with formerly incarcerated and previousl…
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…
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…
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…
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, …
Indigenous Strategies for HONOR Collective
Arizona
In this video, Melodie Lopez shares how art serves as a powerful tool for healing, connection, and cultural resilience. Through creative workshops, she helps individuals and communities navigate trauma, express their experiences, and build stronger connections…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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…
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-…
Richstone Family Center
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features Jaymie Miller, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Richstone Family Center in Hawthorne, California. A Windows Facilitator since 2015, Jaymie shares about one of her favorite workshops to do with…
Richstone Family Center
California
Richstone Family Center
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features Jaymie Miller, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Richstone Family Center in Hawthorne, California. A Windows Facilitator since 2015, Jaymie shares about one of her favorite workshops …
Richstone Family Center
California
Richstone Family Center
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features Jaymie Miller, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Richstone Family Center in Hawthorne, California. A Windows Facilitator since 2015, Jaymie shares about one of her favorite workshops …
Homeboy Industries
California
Homeboy Industries
California
This “Uplifting Voices: Facilitator Stories” video features Vivian Jojola, Domestic Violence Prevention Specialist at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, CA. A Windows Facilitator since 2023, Vivian shares about her work with formerly incarcerated and…
Indigenous Strategies for HONOR Collective
Arizona
Indigenous Strategies for HONOR Collective
Arizona
In this video, Melodie Lopez shares how art serves as a powerful tool for healing, connection, and cultural resilience. Through creative workshops, she helps individuals and communities navigate trauma, express their experiences, and build stronger c…
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…

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