Helen Emge Shymanski

Helen Emge Shymanski has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Helen is currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer to the Head of School at Ashley Hall since July 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Assistant to the Head of School for Institutional Advancement at Ashley Hall starting in November 2020.

Before joining Ashley Hall, Helen worked at Synchronicity from March 2019 to November 2020, where they were involved in program and community development. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Development Officer at the College of Charleston from September 2016 to February 2019. Helen had previously worked as the CofC SEHHP Development Coordinator at the same institution.

Helen's earlier work experience includes serving as the Wellness Center Health & Wellness Program Coordinator at St. Vincent Health from April 2011 to October 2015. Helen successfully implemented and managed a regional integrative wellness center and conducted numerous educational presentations and trainings. Helen also worked as a self-employed Body, Mind, Spirit "Connections" Educator & Instructor from October 2000 to April 2011, where they developed and delivered well-being/wellness programs as a consultant, instructor, and speaker.

In addition, Helen has experience in marketing and leadership roles. Helen worked as the Marketing Director at F.C. Tucker Emge REALTORS from October 1992 to December 1999. Prior to that, they served as a Private Banker and Loan Officer at Citizens National Bank from June 1989 to August 1992. Helen also worked at United Way as a Campaign Account Executive and United Way of America Management Trainee from May 1987 to May 1989.

Throughout their career, Helen has demonstrated their ability to take on diverse responsibilities and has gained valuable experience in program development, community engagement, fundraising, marketing, and leadership.

Helen Emge Shymanski obtained a BA in Economics and a BA in Psychology from Duke University, although the specific years are not provided. In 2010, they completed the Integrative Health Coach Professional Training Program at Duke University. In 2000, they obtained an Interdisciplinary Yoga Certification from the Omega Institute - Nosara Institute. From 2003 to 2014, they pursued additional training at the Institute of HeartMath, becoming a HeartMath Certified Trainer in Resilience Advantage in 2014 and a Licensed 1-on-1 Provider/Coach in 2003. In 2013, they received certification as a Certified Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Their high school education was completed at Evansville Day School.

Helen also holds additional certifications, including an MBA Essentials from Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in November 2020. In August 2020, they obtained certifications in Excel 2019 Essential Training and Learning Excel 2019 from LinkedIn. Other certifications they have obtained include HeartMath Resilience Advantage Trainer in 2014, Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach in 2013, Body Rolling from Yamuna Body Rolling in 2004, HeartMath 1-on-1 Provider Coach in 2003, Power Pilates - Mat Work in 2003, Prenatal Yoga from Seattle Holistic Center in 2002, Interdisciplinary Yoga Instructor from Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in 2000, Yoga For Kids in 2000, and Group Fitness and Bootcamp Instruction from the American Sports & Fitness Association in an unspecified year.