Chiara Drake

Chiara Drake is an experienced professional in youth and mental health services with a strong background in counseling, research assistance, and education. Currently serving as a Residential Counselor at Huckleberry Youth Programs since November 2021, Chiara provides crisis intervention and connects families to essential resources. Previous experience includes conducting assessments for research trials at Columbia Psychiatry and organizational support at Access Institute for Psychological Services. Chiara’s commitment to empowering youth is also evident from coaching figure skating and educating high school students on health topics. Educational credentials were obtained from Columbia University, complementing a foundational high school diploma from Lowell High School.