Essie Connor

Essie Bent is a dedicated mental health professional with extensive administrative and leadership experience in educational and therapeutic settings. Currently serving as a Mental Health Therapist at Keystone Therapy Group and as a Research and Executive Administrative Assistant at R Street Institute, Essie combines clinical knowledge with research acumen. Previous roles include Director at Steve & Kate's Camp, where oversight of a licensed summer camp for over 300 students was key, and Associate Director at La Petite Academy, focusing on operational management and curriculum development. Essie's experience in educational settings is further demonstrated through positions such as Site Director at AlphaBEST Education, Inc., Assistant Director at Merrifield Child Development Academy, and Huntington Learning Center, where responsibilities included teacher management, program development, and parental engagement. Essie's academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Mason University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.